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
RESULTING TRUSTS
estates. Resulting, implied or constructive trusts, are those which arise in cases where it would be contrary to the principles of equity that be in whom the property becomes vested, should hold it otherwise than as a trustee. 2 Atk. 150. 2. As an illustration of this description of a resulting trust, may be mentioned the case of a contract made for the purchase of a real … [Read more...] about RESULTING TRUSTS
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