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When the fact or facts proposed to be established as a foundation from which indirect evidence may be drawn, by way of inference, have not a visible, plain, or necessary connection with the proposition eventually to be proved, such evidepce is rejected for "remoteness." See 2 Whart Ev. … [Read more...] about REMOTENESS OF EVIDENCE

The act of sending back to custody; an annulment Wharton. … [Read more...] about REMITMENT

A legal proceeding to displace someone, sometimes used with regard to an official, director or other authorized person (see removal from office) but most common in immigration law and is known as deportation where an immigration judge will decide whether an immigrant will be allowed to enter or stay in the country. A removal hearing is required before a person can be deported … [Read more...] about REMOVAL

Money sent by one person to another, either in specie, bill of exchange, check, or otherwise. … [Read more...] about REMITTANCE

The act of a competent officer or of the legislature which deprives an officer of his office. It may be express, that is, by a notification that the officer has been removed, or implied, by the appointment of another person to the same office. … [Read more...] about REMOVAL FROM OFFICE