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The state of having dealings and communications with another person. … [Read more...] about RELATIONSHIP

In equity practice. A second hearing of a cause, for which a party who is dissatisfied with the decree entered on the former hearing may apply by petition. 3 Bl. Comm. 453. See Belmont v. Erie R. Co., 52 Barb. (N. Y.) 651; Emerson v. Da vies, 8 Fed. Cas. 626; Read v. Patterson, 44 N. J. Eq. 211, 14 Atl. 490, 6 Am. St Rep. 877. … [Read more...] about REHEARING

Latin: Things intervening ; that is, things done by one of the parties to a contract, in the faith of its validity, and with the assent of the other party, and which have so affected his situation that the other will not be allowed to repudiate his obligation, although originally it was imperfect, and he might have renounced It 1 Bell, Comm. 328, 329. Rei turpis nnllnm mandatnm … [Read more...] about REI INTERVENTUS

In Spanish law. One of a body, never exceeding twelve, who formed a part of the ayuntamiento. The office of regidor was held for life; that is to say, during the pleasure of the supreme authority. In most places the office was purchased; in some cities, however, they were elected by persons of the district called "capitularea." 12 Pet 442, note. … [Read more...] about REGIDOR

In American law. A court in the state of Pennsylvania which has jurisdiction in matters of probate. … [Read more...] about REGISTER’S COURT