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RANCHO

Sp. A small collection of men or their dwellings; a hamlet. As used, however, in Mexico and in the Spanish law formerly prevailing in California, the term signifies a ranch or large

RAZE

Comm. 237; Norton v. Shelby County, 118 U. S. 425, 6 Sup. Ct. 1121, 30 L. Ed. 178; Gallup v. Fox, 04 Conn. 401, 30 Atl. 750; Reid v. Field, 83 Va.

RE

Lat. In the matter of; in the case of. A term of frequent use in designating judicial proceedings, in which there is only one party. Thus, “Re Vivian” signifies “In the matter

REBATE

Discount; reducing the interest of money in consideration of prompt payment. Also a deduction from a stipulated premium on a policy of insurance, in pur- suance of an antecedent contract. Also a

RECENS INSECUTIO

In old English Q law. Fresh suit; fresh pursuit Pursuit of a thief immediately after the discovery of the robbery. 1 Bl. Comm. 297.

RECON VENIRE

Lat. In the canon and civil law. To make a cross-demand upon the actor, or plaintiff. 4 Reeve, Eng. Law, 14, aud note, (r.)

RECOUSSE

Fr. In French law. Recapture. Emerig. Traite des Assur. c. 12,

RECTOR

In English law. He that has full possession of a parochial church. A rector (or parson) has, for the most part, the whole right to all the ecclesiastical dues in his parish;

REDOBATORES

In old English law. Those that buy stolen cloth and turn it into some other color or fashion that it may not be rpcogni/.ed. Redubbers.

REFERENCE

In contracts. An agreement to submit to arbitration; the act of parties in submitting their controversy to chosen referees or arbitrators. In practice. The act of sending a cause pending in court

REG ORIG

An abbreviation of “Reg- istrum Originate,” the register of original writs.

REGIO ASSENSU

A writ whereby the sovereign gives his assent to the election of a bishop. Reg. Orig. 294.

REGULUS

Lat. In Saxon law. A title sometimes given to the earl or comcs, In old charters. Spelman. REHABERE FACIAS SEISIN AM 1010 RELATION

RELAXATION

In old Scotch practice. Letters passing the signet by which a debtor was relaxed [released] from the horn; that is, from personal diligence. Bell.

REMISE

32 N. E. 300; Hudson v. Wadsworth, 8 Conn. 359.

REMITTOR

A person who makes a remittance to another.

RENT

At common law. A certain profit issuing yearly out of lands and tenements corporeal; a species of incorporeal hereditament. 2 Bl. Comm. 41. A compensation or return yielded periodically, to a certain

REPLEAD

To plead anew; to file new pleadings.

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