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RE-ENTRY
The entering again into or resuming possession of premises. Thus in leases there is a proviso for re-entry of the lessor on the tenant's failure to pay the rent or perform the covenants contained in the lease, and by virtue of such proviso the lessor may take the premises into More...

The entering again into or resuming possession of premises. Thus in leases there is a proviso for re-entry of the lessor on the tenant's failure to pay the rent or perform the covenants contained in the lease, and by virtue of such proviso the lessor may take the premises into his own hands again if the rent be not paid or covenants performed; and this resumption of possession is termed "re-entry." 2 Cruise, Dig. 8; Cowell. And see Michaels v. Fishel, 169 N. Y. 381. 62 N. E. 425; Earl Orchard Co. T. Fava, 138 Cal. 76, 70 Pac. 1073. Less...
RE-EXAMINATION
An examination Of a witness after a cross-examination, upon matters arising out of such cross-examination. See EXAMINATION.

An examination Of a witness after a cross-examination, upon matters arising out of such cross-examination. See EXAMINATION. Less...
RE-EXCHANGE
The damages or expenses caused by the dishonor and protest of a bill of exchange in a foreign country, where it was payable, and by its return to the place where it was drawn or indorsed, and its being there taken up. Bangor Bank y. Hook, 5 Me. 175.

The damages or expenses caused by the dishonor and protest of a bill of exchange in a foreign country, where it was payable, and by its return to the place where it was drawn or indorsed, and its being there taken up. Bangor Bank y. Hook, 5 Me. 175. Less...
RE-EXTENT
In English practice. A second extent made upon lands or tenements, upon complaint made that the former extent was partially performed. Cowell.

In English practice. A second extent made upon lands or tenements, upon complaint made that the former extent was partially performed. Cowell. Less...
REEVE
In old English law. A ministerial officer of justice. His duties seem to have combined many of those now confided to the sheriff or constable and to the justice of the peace. He was also called, in Saxon, "fferefa."-Land reeve. See. LAND.

In old English law. A ministerial officer of justice. His duties seem to have combined many of those now confided to the sheriff or constable and to the justice of the peace. He was also called, in Saxon, "fferefa."-Land reeve. See. LAND. Less...
REFALO
A word composed of the three initial syllables "re." "a." "Ia," for "re-oordari facias loquelam" (q. v.) 2 Sell. Pr. 160.

A word composed of the three initial syllables "re." "a." "Ia," for "re-oordari facias loquelam" (q. v.) 2 Sell. Pr. 160. Less...
REFARE
To bereave, take away, rob. Cowell.

To bereave, take away, rob. Cowell. Less...
REFECTION
In the civil law. Reparation ; re-establishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6M.

In the civil law. Reparation ; re-establishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6M. Less...
REFER
1. When a case or action involves matters of account or other Intricate details which require minute examination, and for that reason are not fit to be brought before a Jury, it ia usual to refer the whole case, or some part of it, to the decision of an auditor More...

1. When a case or action involves matters of account or other Intricate details which require minute examination, and for that reason are not fit to be brought before a Jury, it ia usual to refer the whole case, or some part of it, to the decision of an auditor or referee, and the case is then said to be referred. Taking this word in its strict technical use. It relates to a mode of determining questions which is distinguished from "arbitration," in that the latter word imports submission of a controversy without any lawsuit having been brought, while, "reference" imports a lawsuit pending, and an issue framed or question raised which (and not the controversy itself) is sent out Thus, arbitration is resorted to instead of any judicial proceeding; while reference is one mode of decision employed in the course of a judicial proceeding. And "reference" is distinguished from "hearing or trial." in that these are the ordinary modes of deciding issues and questions in and by the courts with aid of juries when proper; while reference is an employment of non-judicial persons-individuals not integral parts of the court-for the decision of particular matters inconvenient to be heard in actual court Abbott. 2. To point, allude, direct, or make reference to. This is the use of the word in conveyancing and in literature, where a word or sign Introduced for the purpose of directing the reader's attention to another place in the deed, book, document, etc, Is said to "refer" him to such other connection. Less...
REFEREE
In practice. A person to whom a cause pending in a court is referred by the court, to take testimony, hear the parties, and report thereon to the court See REFER. And see In re Hathaway, 71 N. Y. 243; Betts v. Letcher, 1 S. D. 182, 46 N. W. More...

In practice. A person to whom a cause pending in a court is referred by the court, to take testimony, hear the parties, and report thereon to the court See REFER. And see In re Hathaway, 71 N. Y. 243; Betts v. Letcher, 1 S. D. 182, 46 N. W. 193; Central Trust Co. v. Wabash, etc., B. Co. (C. C.) 82 Fed. 686. -Referee in bankrnptey. An officer appointed by the courts of bankruptcy under the act of 1898 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3418) corresponding to the "registers in bankruptcy' un-' der earlier statutes having administrative and quasi-judicial functions under the bankruptcy law, and who assists the court In such cases and relieves the judge of attention to matters of detail or routine, by taking charge of all administrative matters and the preparation or preliminary consideration of questions requiring judicial decision, subject at all times to the supervision and review of the court Less...

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