In English Law. Two officers elected by the burgesses ot non-parllanientary municipal boroughs, the purpose of assisting the mayor In revising the parish burgess. Wharton. … [Read more...]

A credit agreement with consumers that allows the consumer to payoff a debts on a regular basis and, when paid, automatically provides the borrower with credit. This revolving door of credit continues provided that the consumer pays on time and doesn't exceed limitations. … [Read more...]

In English law. Barristers appointed to revise the list of voters for county and borough members of parliament, and who hold courts for that purpose throughout the county.. Revising barristers' courts. In English law. Courts held in the autumn throughout the country, to revise the list of voters for county and borough members of parliament. … [Read more...]

An offer of recompense given by authority of law for the performance of some act for the public good; which, when the act has been performed, is to be paid; or it is the recompense actually paid. 2. A reward may be offered by the government or by a private person. In criminal prosecutions, a person may be a competent witness although he expects, on conviction of the prisoner, … [Read more...]

(A) contracts. An agreement to renew the legal obligation of a just debt, after it has been barred by the act of limitation or lapse of time, is called its revival. Vide Promise. (B) practice. The act by which a judgment, which has lain dormant or without any action upon it for a year and a day is, at common law, again restored to its original force. Law Dictionary - … [Read more...]