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evidence. The subject matter; thing done. 2. When it is necessary in the course of a cause to inquire into the nature of a particular act, or the intention of the person who did the act, proof of what the person said at the time of doing it, is admissible evidence, as part of the res gesta, for the purpose of showing its true character. On an indictment for a rape, for example, … [Read more...] about RES GESTAE

(I) Latin for meaning has already been judicially decided. Where a final judgment has been rendered on the merits of an action and no other court may hear an appeal. Also known as claim preclusion. (II) practice. The decision of a legal or equitable issue, by a court of competent jurisdiction. 2. It is a general principle that such decision is binding and conclusive upon all … [Read more...] about RES JUDICATA

The thing is lost to the owner. This phrase is used to express that when a thing is lost or destroyed, it is lost to the person who was the owner of it at the time. For example, an article is sold; if the seller have perfected the title of the buyer so that it is his, and it be destroyed, it is the buyer's loss; but if, on the contrary, something remains to be done before the … [Read more...] about RES PERIT DOMINO

The act of making a contract void and releasing the parties to the agreement. … [Read more...] about RESCISSION OF CONTRACT

In Scotch law. One to rescind or annul a deed or contract. … [Read more...] about RESCISSORY ACTION