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In the civil law. Reparation ; re-establishment of a building. Dig. 19, 1, 6M. … [Read more...] about REFECTION

To reexamine a subject by having a reference to something connected with it. 2. A witness has a right to examine a memorandum or paper which he made in relation to certain facts, when the same occurred, in order to refresh his memory, but the paper or memorandum itself is not evidence. … [Read more...] about REFRESH

1. To direct someone or to call attention to something. 2. To send to another for business or another matter, e.g. to refer a client to another attorney. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition 1. When a case or action involves matters of account or other intricate details which require minute examination, and for that reason are not fit to be brought before a jury, it is … [Read more...] about REFER

When a witness cannot remember the facts clearly but is provided a document in evidence that may assist the witness in recalling the facts. If the witness states that they recall the facts, the document is taken away and the witness is again asked questions about the issue. … [Read more...] about REFRESH ONES RECOLLECTION

In practice. A person to whom a cause pending in a court is referred by the court, to take testimony, hear the parties, and report thereon to the court See Refer. Referee in bankruptcy. An officer appointed by the courts of bankruptcy under the act of 1898 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 3418) corresponding to the "registers in bankruptcy" under earlier statutes having administrative … [Read more...] about REFEREE