To reassume; to promise again; as, the resumption of payment of specie by the banks is general. It also signifies to take things back; as the government has resumed the possession of all the lands which have not been paid for according to the requisitions of the law, and the contract of the purchasers. … [Read more...] about RESUMPTION
RETAINER
(A) The act of withholding what one has in one's own hands by virtue of some right. 2. An executor or administrator is entitled to retain in certain cases, for a debt due to him by the estate of a testator or intestate. 3. It is proposed to inquire, 1. Who may retain. 2. Against whom. 3. On what claims. 4. What amount may be retained. (B) practice. The act of a client, by which … [Read more...] about RETAINER
RETALLIA
In old English law. Retail; the cutting up again, or division of a commodity into smaller parts. … [Read more...] about RETALLIA
RETAKING
The taking one's goods, wife, child, from another, who with-out right has taken possession thereof. Vide Recaption; Rescue. … [Read more...] about RETAKING
RETAINING FEE
A fee given to counsel on being consulted in order to insure his future services. … [Read more...] about RETAINING FEE