Upon an issue in law arising upon a dilatory plea, the form of judgment for the plaintiff is that the defendant answer over, which is thence called a judgment of "respondeat ouster." This not being a final judgment, the pleading is resumed, and the action proceeds. Steph. PL 115; 3 Bl. Comm. 303; Bauer v. Roth, 4 Rawle (Pa.) 9L . Respondeat raptor, qui ignorare nom potuit quod … [Read more...] about RESPONDEAT OUSTER
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
RESIDUARY
Pertaining to the residue; constituting the residue; giving or bequeathing the residue; receiving or entitled to the residue. Riker v. Cornwell, 113 N. Y. 115, 20 N. E. 602; Kerr v. Dougherty, 79 N. Y. 359 ; Lamb v. Lamb, 60 Hun, 577. 14 N. Y. Supp. 206. Residuary account. In English practice. The account which every executor and admintrator, after paying the debts and … [Read more...] about RESIDUARY
RESIDENTIAL
As applicable to personal residences or homes. … [Read more...] about RESIDENTIAL
RESIDENT ALIEN
A person who is not a citizen of the country within which they live. Typically it means (in the U.S.) that they have been granted by immigration authorities a recognized right to live in the country, such as being given a green card and having permanent resident status. … [Read more...] about RESIDENT ALIEN