A storehouse or place wherein things are kept; a warehouse. Cro. Car. 555. … [Read more...] about REPOSITORIUM
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
REPORTS
Law books, containing a statement of the facts and law of each case which has been decided by the courts; they are generally the most certain proof of the judicial decisions of the courts, and contain the most satisfactory evidence, and the most authoritative and precise application of the rules of the common law. Lit. s. 514; Co. Lit. 293 a; 4 Co. Pref.; 1 Bl. Com. 71 Ram. on … [Read more...] about REPORTS
REPRESENTATION
In Contracts. A statement made by one of two contracting parties to the other, before or at the time of making the contract, in regard to some fact circumstance, or state of facts pertinent to the contract, which is influential In bringing about the agreement. In insurance. A collateral statement, either by writing not inserted in the policy or by parol, of such facts or … [Read more...] about REPRESENTATION