Legal Term Dictionary

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...

This is the official title in some of the states of the board of canvassers of elections.

This is the official title in some of the states of the board of canvassers of elections. Less...

Coming back to England before the term of punishment is determined.

Coming back to England before the term of punishment is determined. Less...

The official who conducts a parliamentary election in England. The sheriff in counties, and the mayor in boroughs. Wharton.

The official who conducts a parliamentary election in England. The sheriff in counties, and the mayor in boroughs. Wharton. Less...

A judicial writ, similar' to the retorno habendo. Cowell.

A judicial writ, similar' to the retorno habendo. Cowell. Less...

A judicial writ addressed to the sheriff for the final restitution or return of cattle to the owner when unjustly taken or distrained, and so found by verdict It is granted after a nonsuit in a second deliverance. Reg. Jud 27.

A judicial writ addressed to the sheriff for the final restitution or return of cattle to the owner when unjustly taken or distrained, and so found by verdict It is granted after a nonsuit in a second deliverance. Reg. Jud 27. Less...

Lat In the civil and canon law. The defendant in an action or suit. A person judicially accused of a criine; a person criminally proceeded against. Halll-fax, Civil Law, b. 3, c 13, no. 7. A party to a suit, whether plaintiff or de: fendant; a litigant This was the More...

Lat In the civil and canon law. The defendant in an action or suit. A person judicially accused of a criine; a person criminally proceeded against. Halll-fax, Civil Law, b. 3, c 13, no. 7. A party to a suit, whether plaintiff or de: fendant; a litigant This was the ancient sense of the word. Calvin. A party to a contract. Reus stipulandi, a party stipulating; the party who asked the question in the form prescribed for stipur lations. Reus promittendi, a party promising; the party who answered the question. o Reus ezeiplendo St aetor. The defendant by excepting or pleading, becomes a plaintiff; that is, where, instead of simply denying the plaintiff's action, he sets up some new matter in defense, he is bound to establish it by proof, just as a plaintiff is bound to prove his cause of action. Bounler, Tr. des Preuves, f? 152, 320; Best, Ev. p. 294, ? 252. Rons lflBea) majestatis pnnitnr nt parent nn.ni ne pereant omnes. A traitor is punished that one may die lest all perish. 4 Coke, 124. Less...

In old English law. The bailiff of a" franchise or manor; an officer in parishes within forests, who marks the commonable cattle. Cowell.

In old English law. The bailiff of a" franchise or manor; an officer in parishes within forests, who marks the commonable cattle. Cowell. Less...