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In French law. Recapture. Emerig. Tralte des Assur. c. 12, I 23. … [Read more...] about RECOUSSE

A writ of right of dower, which lay for a widow who had received part of her dower, and demanded the residue, against the heir of the husband or his guardian. Abolished. See 23 & 24 Vict, c. 126, S 26. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE DOTE

1. To recoup, to once again be in possession of that which has been lost. 2. To become healthy or return to a normal condition after an illness or abnormal condition. 3. To receive an award as compensation pursuant to a lawsuit or settlement. … [Read more...] about RECOVER

A writ of right of dower whereof the widow had nothing, which lay where her deceased husband, having divers lands or tenements, had assured no dower to his wife, and she thereby was driven to sue for her thirds against the heir or his guardian. Abolished. … [Read more...] about RECTO DE DOTE UNDE NIHIL HABET

In old conveyancing. The party who suffered a common recovery. … [Read more...] about RECOVEREE