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A term frequently used in the judgments of an appellate court, In disposing of the case before it. It then means "to set aside; to annul; to vacate." Lalthe v. McDonald, 7 Kan. 254. … [Read more...] about RBVERSE, REVERSED

A licensed real estate professional who matches buyers and sellers of real estate and may represent either the seller or buyer of real estate. May also perform duties for rental properties as well, finding renters or places to rent. … [Read more...] about REAL ESTATE BROKER

(1) Latin: In the matter of; in the case Of. A term of frequent use in designating judicial proceedings, in which there is only one party. Thus, "Re Vivian" signifles "In the matter of Vivian," or in "Vivian's Case." (2) Abbreviation for "Retained Earnings". … [Read more...] about RE

Also known as REIT; refers to a business that invests in real estate. Investors can buy stock in a company (a REIT) that invests and holds real property. … [Read more...] about REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST

Rate; proportion; degree. Reason, or understanding. Also a cause, or giving judgment therein. Ratio decidendi. The ground of decision. The point in a case which determines the judgment. Ratio legis. The reason or occasion of a law; the occasion of making a law. Bl. Law Tracts, 3. Ratio est formalis causa consuetndi nis. Reason is the formal cause of custom. Ratio est legis … [Read more...] about RASTURE