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
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REIF
A robbery. Cowell. … [Read more...] about REIF
REIMBURSE
The primary, meaning of this word is "to pay back." Philadelphia Trust, etc., Co. v. Audenreld, 83 Pa. 264. It means to make return or restoration of an equivalent for something paid, expended, or lost; to indemnify, or make whole. … [Read more...] about REIMBURSE
REGIMIENTO
In Spanish law. The body of regidoree, who never exceeded twelve, forming a part of the municipal council, or ayuntamiento, in every capital of a Jurisdiction. 12 Pet 442, note. … [Read more...] about REGIMIENTO
REGISTRAR
An officer who has the custody or keeping of a registry or register. This word is used in England; "register" is more common in America. Registrar general. In English law. An officer appointed by the crown under the great seal, to whom, subject to such regulations as shall be made by a principal secretary of state, the general superintendence of the whole system of registration … [Read more...] about REGISTRAR