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
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REPAIRS
That work which is done to an estate to keep it in good order. 2. What a party is bound to do, when the law imposes upon him the duty to make necessary repairs, does not appear to be very accurately defined. Natural and unavoidable decay in the buildings must always be allowed for when there is no express covenant to the contrary; and it seems, the lessee will satisfy the … [Read more...] about REPAIRS
REPLEGIARE
To replevy; to redeem a thing detained or taken by another by putting in legal sureties. Replegiare de averils. Replevin of cattle. A writ brought by one whose cattle were distrained, or put in the pound, upon any cause by another, upon surety given to the sheriff to prosecute or answer the action in law. Cowell. See REPLEVIN. … [Read more...] about REPLEGIARE
REPARATION
The redress of an injury; amends for a tort inflicted. Vide Remedy; Redress. … [Read more...] about REPARATION
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 The original writ in the action of replevin; superseded by the statute of Marlbridge, c. 21. 3 Bl.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