The name of an ancient book which was a collection of writs. See Register of Writs … [Read more...] about REGISTRUM BREVIUM
REFUSAL
The act of one who has, by law, a right and power of having or doing something of advantage, and declines it Also, the declination of a request or demand, or the omission to comply with seme requirement of law, as the result of a positive intention to disobey. In the latter sense, the word is often coupled with "neglect" an, if a party shall "neglect or refuse" to pay a tax, … [Read more...] about REFUSAL
REFUSAL TO PLEAD
To keep silent (such as taking the fifth) and not enter a plea. … [Read more...] about REFUSAL TO PLEAD
REFRESHING THE MEMORY
The act of a witness who consults his documents, memoranda, or books, to bring more distinctly to his recollection the details of past events or transactions, concerning which he is testifying. … [Read more...] about REFRESHING THE MEMORY
REFUND
To repay or restore; to return money had by one party of another. Refunding bond. A bond given to an executor by a legatee, upon receiving payment of the legacy, conditioned to refund the same, or so much of it as may be necessary, if the assets prove deficient. Refunds. In the laws of the United States, this term is used to denote sums of money received by the government or … [Read more...] about REFUND