The name of a plea; it signifies that nothing passed by the deed; for example, when a deed is acknowledged in court, a man cannot plead non est factum, because the act was done in court, which cannot be denied; but when the deed has been acknowledged in a court not having jurisdiction, the party may avoid the effect or operation of the deed by pleading riens passa par le fait, … [Read more...] about RIENS PASSA PAR LE FAIT
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RIBAUD
A rogue; vagrant; whoremonger; a person given to all manner of wickedness. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RIBAUD
RIER COUNTY
In old English law. After-county; i.e. after the end of the county court A time and place appointed by the sheriff for the receipt of the king's money after the end of his county, or county, court Cowell. … [Read more...] about RIER COUNTY
RIBBONMEN
Associations or secret societies formed in Ireland, having for their object the dispossession of landlords by murder and fire-raising. Wharton. … [Read more...] about RIBBONMEN
RIFLETUM
A coppice or thicket. Cowell. … [Read more...] about RIFLETUM