Belonging or relating to the bank of a river; of or on the bank. Land lying beyond the natural watershed of a stream is not "riparian." The term is sometimes used as reiating to the shore of the sea or other tidal water, or of a lake or other considerable body of water not having the character of a water-course. But this is not accurate. The proper word to be employed in such … [Read more...] about RIPARIAN
RIPARIAN PROPRIETORS
estates. This term, used by the civilians, has been adopted by the common lawyers. 4 Mason's Rep. 397. Those who own the land bounding upon a water course, are so called. 2. Such riparian proprietor owns that portion of the bed of the river (not navigable) which is adjoining his land usque ad filum aquce; or, in other words, to the thread or central line of the stream. … [Read more...] about RIPARIAN PROPRIETORS
RIPTOWELL, OR REAPTOWEL
A gratuity or reward given to tenants after they had reaped their lord's corn, or done other customary duties. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RIPTOWELL, OR REAPTOWEL
RIPARIAN RIGHTS
Rights of property owners near bodies of water (usually smaller such as rivers, estuaries, streams) to use the water and the land bordering the body of water. … [Read more...] about RIPARIAN RIGHTS
RIPENESS DOCTRINE
The legal doctrine that a court will only hear a case that is an actual dispute, not one that is hypothetical, theoretically possible or which may happen in the future and which an immediate judgment on the issues is not necessary. … [Read more...] about RIPENESS DOCTRINE