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In old English practice. An entry made upon a record, in order to prevent any alteration of it 1 Ld. Raym. 211. An order or allowance that the verdict returned on the nisi prius roll be recorded. … [Read more...] about RECORDATUR

seems to be used to signify that a person has recovered an incorporeal hereditament of which he had been wrongfully deprived. Thus, "A. is disseised of a mannor, whereunto an advowson is appendant, an estranger [i.e., neither A. nor the disseisor] usurpes to the advowson; If the disseisee [A.] enter into the mannor, the advowson la recontinued again, which was severed by the … [Read more...] about RECONTINUANCE

(verb) - L. Fr. In Norman law. To recite or testify on recollection what had previously passed in court. This was the duty of the judges and other principal persons who presided at the placitum; thence called "recordeurs." Steph. PL, Append, note 1L(noun) - In old English law. barrister or other person learned in the law, whom the mayor or other magistrate of any city or town … [Read more...] about RECORDER

Latin: In the canon and dvil law. To make a cross-demand upon the actor, or plaintiff. 4 Reeve, Eng. Law, 14, and note, (r.) … [Read more...] about RECONVENIRE

One of the justices of oyer and terminer, and a justice of the peace of the quorum for putting the laws in execution for the preservation of the peace and government of the city. Being the mouth of the city, he delivers the sentences and judgments of the court therein, and also certifies and records the city customs, etc. He is chosen by the lord mayor and aldermen, and attends … [Read more...] about RECORDER OF LONDON