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
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RECORDER
(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
RECONVENIRE
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
RECORDER OF LONDON
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
RECONVENTION
In the civil law. An action by a defendant against a plaintiff In a former action; a cross-bill or litigation. The term is used in practice in the states of Louisiana and Texas, derived from the re-conventio of the civil law. Reconvention ia not identical with set-off, but more extensive. See Pacific Exp. Co. v. Malin, 132 U. a 531 10 Sup. Ct 166, 33 L. Ed. 450; SubervlUe v. … [Read more...] about RECONVENTION