Latin, meaning The King ought not to judge but according to the law. … [Read more...]
REVIVOR, WRIT OF
In English practice. Where it became necessary to revive a judgment, by lapse of time, or change by death, etc., of the parties entitled or liable to execution, the party alleging himself to be entitled to execution might sue out a writ or revivor in the form given in the act, or apply to the court for leave to enter a suggestion upon the roll that it appeared that he was … [Read more...]
REX NON POTEST PECCARE
Latin, meaning The King can do no wrong. … [Read more...]
REVENUE
As applied to the income of a government, this is a broad and general term, including all public moneys which the state collects and receives, from whatever source and in whatever manner. TJ. S. v. Bromley, 12 How. 90, 13 L. Ed. 905; State V; School Fund Com'rs, 4 Kan. 268; Fletcher W Oliver, 25 Ark. 295. It also designates the Income of an individual or'private corporation. … [Read more...]
REVERT
To revert; to return to a prior state or condition. With regard to property, when the property returns to the possession of the prior owner. … [Read more...]