By the acts 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 15, and 5 & 6 Vict c. 45, the author of a play, opera, or mtfsical composition, or his assignee, has the sole right of representing or causing it to be represented in public at any place in the British dominions during the same period as the copyright in the work exists. The right is distinct from the copyright, and requires to be separately … [Read more...] about RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION AND PERFORMANCE
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RIGOR JURIS
Lat. Strictness of law. Latch, 150. Distinguished from gratia curfor, favor of the court. … [Read more...] about RIGOR JURIS
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...] about RIGHT CLOSE, WRIT OF
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...] about RIGHT OF SEARCH
RIGHT IN ACTION
This is a phrase frequently used in place of chose in action, and having an identical meaning. … [Read more...] about RIGHT IN ACTION