A storehouse or place wherein things are kept; a warehouse. Cro. Car. 555. … [Read more...] about REPOSITORIUM
REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS
A fiction of the law, the effect of which is to put the representative in the place, degree, or right of the person represented. 2. The heir represents his ancestor. Bac. Abr. Heir and Ancestor, A. The devisee, his testator; the executor, his testator; the administrator, his intestate; the successor in corporations, his predecessor. And generally speaking they are entitled to … [Read more...] about REPRESENTATION OF PERSONS
REPORTS, THE
The name given, par excellence, to Lord Coke's Reports, from 14 Eliz. to 13 Jac L, which are cited as "Rep." or "Coke." They are divided Into thirteen parts, and the modern editions are In six volumes, including the index. … [Read more...] about REPORTS, THE
REPOSSESS
The act of repossession, to seize property that was pledged as a security or collateral for a loan. … [Read more...] about REPOSSESS
REPOSSESSION
The act of a creditor taking back property that was pledged as a security or collateral for a loan. Most common is the repossession of cars when a lender has missed loan payments and has not resolved the issue. A repossessor cannot use force against you to take your car but can take other actions, such as towing or moving it out of the lender's driveway without authorization. … [Read more...] about REPOSSESSION