Lat. Strictness of law. Latch, 150. Distinguished from gratia curfor, favor of the court. … [Read more...]
RIGHT CLOSE, WRIT OF
An abolished writ which lay for tenants in ancient demesne, and others of a similar nature, to try the right of their lands and tenements in the court of the lord exclusively. 1 Steph. Comm. 224. … [Read more...]
RIGHT OF SEARCH
In international law. The right of one vessel, on the high seos, to stop a vessel of another nationality and examine her papers and (in some cases) her cargo. Thus, in time of war, a vessel of either belligerent has the right to search a neutral ship, encountered at sea, to ascertain whether the latter is carrying contraband goods. … [Read more...]
RIGHT IN ACTION
This is a phrase frequently used in place of chose in action, and having an identical meaning. … [Read more...]
RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP
Where the surviving owners of joint property acquire the property owned by a deceased joint tenant. The property owned by the deceased joint tenant does not pass to the decedent's estate. This is also known as a Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship. See joint tenancy. … [Read more...]