Legal Term Dictionary

Lat In practice. An open and voluntary renunciation by a plaintiff of his suit in court, made when the trial is called on, by which he forever loses his action, or is barred from commencing another action for the same cause. 3 Bl. Comm. 296; 2 Archb. Pr. K. B. More...

Lat In practice. An open and voluntary renunciation by a plaintiff of his suit in court, made when the trial is called on, by which he forever loses his action, or is barred from commencing another action for the same cause. 3 Bl. Comm. 296; 2 Archb. Pr. K. B. 250. A retraxit Is the open, public, and voluntary renunciation by the plaintiff, in open court, of his suit or cause of action, and if this is done by the plaintiff, and a judgment entered thereon by the defendant the plaintiff's right of action ia forever gone. Code Ga. 1882, | 3445. And see U. S. v. Parker, 120 U. S. 89, 7 Sup. Ct. 454, 30 L. Ed. 601; Pethtel v. McCullough, 49 W. Va. 520, 39 S. E. 199; Westbay v. Gray, 116 Cal. 660, 48 Pac. 800; Russell v. Rolfe, 50 Ala. 57; Low-ry v. McMillan, 8 Pa. 163, 49 Am. Dec 501; Broward v. Roche, 21 Fla. 477. Less...

In tbe law relating to homicide in self-defense, this phrase means that the party must avail himself of any apparent and reasonable avenues of escape by which his danger might be averted, and the necessity of slaying his assailant avoided. People v. lams, 57 Cat 120.

In tbe law relating to homicide in self-defense, this phrase means that the party must avail himself of any apparent and reasonable avenues of escape by which his danger might be averted, and the necessity of slaying his assailant avoided. People v. lams, 57 Cat 120. Less...

This word is sometimes used in law, though not commonly in modern times, as the equivalent of "recompense," or a payment or compensation for services, property, use of an estate, or other value received.

This word is sometimes used in law, though not commonly in modern times, as the equivalent of "recompense," or a payment or compensation for services, property, use of an estate, or other value received. Less...

Lat. Back; backward; behind. Retrofeodum, a rerefief, or arriete fief. Spelman.

Lat. Back; backward; behind. Retrofeodum, a rerefief, or arriete fief. Spelman. Less...

has the same meaning aa "retrospective," (q. v.)

has the same meaning aa "retrospective," (q. v.) Less...

In the civil law. When the assignee of heritable rights conveys his rights back to the cedent, it la called a "retrocession." Ersk. Inst. 3, 5,1.

In the civil law. When the assignee of heritable rights conveys his rights back to the cedent, it la called a "retrocession." Ersk. Inst. 3, 5,1. Less...

L. Fr. An accusation or charge. St Westm. 1, c. 2.

L. Fr. An accusation or charge. St Westm. 1, c. 2. Less...

In practice. To be returned; requiring a return. When a writ is said to be "returnable" on a certain day, it is meant that on that day the officer must return it.

In practice. To be returned; requiring a return. When a writ is said to be "returnable" on a certain day, it is meant that on that day the officer must return it. Less...

Looking back; contemplating what is past'. -Retrospective law. A law which looks backward or contemplates the past; one which is made to affect acts or facts transpiring, or rights accruing, before it came into force. Every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates More...

Looking back; contemplating what is past'. -Retrospective law. A law which looks backward or contemplates the past; one which is made to affect acts or facts transpiring, or rights accruing, before it came into force. Every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability in respect to transactions or considerations already past must be deemed retrospective. See Ex POST FACTO. And see Deland v. Platte Co., (C. C.) 54 Fed. 832; Poole v. Fleeger, 11 Pet 198, 9 L. Ed. 680 : Stunres v. Carter. 114 U. S. 511, 5 Sup. Ct 1014, 29 U Ed. 240; MerriU v. Sherburne, I N. H. 213, 8 Am. Dec. 52 ; Bell v. Perkins, Peck (Tenn.) 266, 14 Am. Dec. 745; Evans v. Denver, 26 Colo. 193, 57 Pac. 696. Less...

The act of a sheriff, constable, or other ministerial officer, in delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper, which he was required to serve or execute, with a* brief account of his doings under the mandate, the time and mode of service or execution, or his More...

The act of a sheriff, constable, or other ministerial officer, in delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper, which he was required to serve or execute, with a* brief account of his doings under the mandate, the time and mode of service or execution, or his failure to accomplish it, as the case may be. Also the indorsement made by the officer upon the writ or other paper, stating what he has done under it, the time and mode of service, etc. The report made by the court, body of magistrates, returning board, or other authority charged with the official counting of the votes cast at an election. In English practice, the election of a member of parliament Is called his "return." -Palse return. A return to a writ, in which the officer charged with it falsely reports mat he served it, when he did not, or makes some other false or incorrect statement whereby injury results to a person interested. State v. Jenkins, 170 Mo. 16, 70 S. W. 152.-General return-day. The day for the general return of all writs of summons, subpoena, etc., running to a particular term of the court.-lieturn-book. The book containing the list of members returned to the house of commons. May, Pari. Pr.-Retnrn-day. The day named in a writ or process, upon which the officer is required to return it-Retnrn irreplevisable. A writ allowed by the statute of Westm. 2, c. 2, to a defendant who had had judgment upon verdict or demurrer in an action of replevin, or after the plaintiff bad, on a writ of second deliverance, become a second time nonsuit in such action. By this writ the goods were returned to the defendant, and the plaintiff was restrained from suing out a fresh replevin. Previously to this statute, an unsuccessful plaintiff might bring actions of replevin in infinitum, in reference to the same matter. 3 Bl, Comm. 150.-Retnrn of premium. The repayment of the whole or a ratable part of the premium paid for a policy of insurance, upon the cancellation of the contract before the time fixed for its expiration.-Retnrn of writs. In practice. A short account, in writing, made by the sheriff, or other ministerial officer, of the manner in which he has executed a writ Steph. PI. 24. Less...