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...]
RIGHT IN COURT
See RECTUS IN CURIA. … [Read more...]
RIGHT OF WAY
The right to pass. (A) Property Law: Typically an easement, the right to pass over or through the property of another. (B) Traffic Law: The right to proceed under the circumstances. A pedestrian rightfully in a crosswalk has the right of way over any motor vehicle. A vehicle in the at of making a turn has a right of way superior to a vehicle approaching the intersection. Law … [Read more...]