(verb) - To go back. "It resorted to the line of the mother." Hale, Com. Law.(noun) - A court whose decision is final and without appeal is, in reference to the particular case, said to be a "court of last resort". The authority or jurisdiction of a court. The supreme court of the United States is a court of the last resort. … [Read more...] about RESORT
RESOLUTORY CONDITION
On which has for its object, when accomplished, the revocation of the principal obligation; for example, I will sell you my crop of cotton, if my ship America does not arrive in the United States, within six months. My ship arrives in one month, my contract with you is revoked. … [Read more...] about RESOLUTORY CONDITION
RESPECTABLE WITNESS
One who is competent to testify in a court of justice. To pass lands in Alabama, a will must be attested by three or more respectable witnesses. See Attesting witness; Competent witness; Credible witness and Witness. … [Read more...] about RESPECTABLE WITNESS
RESOURCES
Money or any property that can be converted into supplies; means of raising money or supplies; capabilities of raising wealth or to supply necessary wants; available means or capability of any kind. Ming y. Woolf, 3 Mont 380; Sacry v. Lobree, 84 Cat 41, 23 Pac. 10&8; Shelby County v. Tennessee Centennial Exposition Co. 96 Tenn. 653, 36 S. W. 694, 33 L. R. A. 717. … [Read more...] about RESOURCES
RESPONDE BOOK
In Scotch practice, A book kept by the directors of chancery, In which are entered all non-entry and relief duties payable by heirs who take precepts from chancery. BelL … [Read more...] about RESPONDE BOOK