After all evidence has been presented by a party, the party rests its case and leaves to the other party an ability to make its defense or to the judge and/or jury to render a decision. … [Read more...] about RESTING A CASE
RESPONSIVE PLEADING
The answer to a complaint which fully answers and addresses the issues raised in the complaint. The response of a party. … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE PLEADING
RESTITUTIONE EXTRACTI AB ECLESSIAA
A writ to restore a man to the church, which he had recovered for his sanctuary, being suspected of felony. Reg. Orig. 69. … [Read more...] about RESTITUTIONE EXTRACTI AB ECLESSIAA
RESTRAINING
Narrowing down, making less extensive; as, a restraining statute, by which the common law is narrowed down or made less extensive in its operation. … [Read more...] about RESTRAINING
RESTORE
To return what has been unjustly taken; to place the owner of a thing in the state in which he formerly was. By restitution is understood not only the return of the thing itself, but all its accessories. It is to return the thing and its fruits. … [Read more...] about RESTORE