(A) legislation. A statement made by a committee to a legislative assembly, of facts of which they were charged to inquire. (B) practice. A certificate to the court made by a master in chancery, commissioner or other person appointed by the court, of the facts or matters to be ascertained by him, or of something of which it is his duty to inform the court. 2. If the parties in … [Read more...]

A person who reports the decisions upon questions of law In the cases adjudged in the several courts of law and equity. Wharton. … [Read more...]

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...]

Property is said to be repievlable or re-plevisable when proceedings in replevin may be resorted to for the purpose of trying the right to such property. … [Read more...]

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...]