In the civil law. A demand or action for the restoration of money paid under mistake, or goods delivered by mistake or on an unperformed condition. Dig. 12, 6. See SOLUTIO INDEBITT. In Scotch law. The act of reading over a witness' deposition, in order that he may adhere to it or correct it at his choice. The same as recolement (q. v.) Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about REPETITION
REPEAL
legislation. The abrogation or destruction of a law by a legislative act. 2. A repeal is express; as when it is literally declared by a subsequent law or implied, when the new law contains provisions contrary to or irreconcilable with those of the former law. 3. A law may be repealed by implication, by an affirmative as well as by a negative statute, if the substance is … [Read more...] about REPEAL
REPLEADER
When, after issue has been joined in an action, and a verdict given thereon, the pleading is found (on examination) to have miscarried and failed to effect its proper object viz., of raising an apt and material question between the parties, the court will, on motion of the unsuccessful party, award a repleader; that Is, will order the parties to plead de novo for the purpose of … [Read more...] about REPLEADER
REPLETION
In canon law. Where the revenue of a benefice is sufficient to fill or occupy the whole right or title of the graduate who bolds it Wharton. … [Read more...] about REPLETION
REPLEGIARI FACIAS
You cause to be replevied. In old English law. The original writ in the action of replevin; superseded by the statute of Marlbridge, c. 21. 3 Bl. Comm. 146. … [Read more...] about REPLEGIARI FACIAS