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REVERTER

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Reversion. A formed on in reverter is a writ which was a proper remedy when the donee in tail or issue died without issue and a stranger abated: or they who were seised by force of the entail discontinued the same. … [Read more...]

REVENUE RULING

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The published opinions of the Internal Revenue Service providing an insight as to how it would rule regarding certain tax questions based upon certain situations. These are of use and guidance to taxpayers, accountants and attorneys who wish to understand tax treatment by the IRS. … [Read more...]

REVEST

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To vest again. A seisin is said to revest, where it is acquired a second time by the party out of whom it has been divested. 1 Rop. Husb. & Wife, 353. It is opposed to "divest" The words "revest" and "divest" are also applicable to. the mere right or title, as opposed to the possession. Brown. … [Read more...]

REVERSAL

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The annulling or making void a judgment on account of some error or irregularityr Usually spoken of the action by an appellate court. In international law. A declaration by Which a sovereign promises that he will observe a certain order or certain conditions, which have been once established, notwithstanding any changes that may happen, to cause a deviation therefrom. Bouvier. … [Read more...]

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