A writ to the justices of the common bench for sending a record touching a recognizance, which the recognizor suggests was acknowledged by force and duress; that If it so appear the recognizance may be annulled. Reg. Orig. 183. … [Read more...] about RECOGNITIONE ADNULLANDA PERVIM ET DURITIEM FACTA
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RECOGNITORS
In English law. The name by which the jurors Impaneled on an assize are known. See RECOGNITION. The word ia sometimes met in modern books, as meaning the person who enters Into a recognizance, being thus another form of recognizor. … [Read more...] about RECOGNITORS
RECOGNIZANCE
contracts. An obligation of record entered into before a court or officer duly authorized for that purpose, with a condition to do some act required by law, which is therein specified. 2 Bl. Com. 341; Bro. Ab. h. t.; Dick. Just. h. t.; 1 Chit. Cr. Law, 90. 2. Recognizances relate either to criminal or civil matters. 1. Recognizances in criminal cases, are either that the party … [Read more...] about RECOGNIZANCE
RECOGNIZE
To confirm, make note of or acknowledge. To try; to examine In order to determine the truth of a matter. Also to enter into a recognizance. … [Read more...] about RECOGNIZE
RECOGNIZEE
He to whom one is bound in a recognizance. … [Read more...] about RECOGNIZEE
