The actual transfer of a pauper, by order of a court having jurisdiction, from a poor district in which he has no settlement, but upon which he has become a charge, to the district of his domicile or settlement. … [Read more...] about REMOVAL OF PAUPER
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REMITTIT DAMNA
An entry on the record by which the plaintiff declares that he remits the damages or a part of the damages which have been awarded him by the jury, is so called. 2. In some cases, a misjoinder of actions may be cured by the entry of a remittit damna. … [Read more...] about REMITTIT DAMNA
REMOVAL, ORDER OF
1. An order of court directing the removal of a pauper from the poor district upon which he has illegally become a charge to the district in which he has his settlement 2. An order made by the court a quo, directing the transfer of a cause therein depending, with all future proceedings in such cause, to another court. … [Read more...] about REMOVAL, ORDER OF
REMITTITUR DAMNA
Latin: In practice. An entry made on record, in cases where a jury has given greater damages than a plaintiff has declared for, remitting the excess. 2 Tidd, Pr. 896. … [Read more...] about REMITTITUR DAMNA
REMOVE
See removal; 1. The transfer of a court case to another court, usually from a state court to a federal court. 2. To take away or eliminate. … [Read more...] about REMOVE
