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In real property law. A reversion is the residue of an estate left by operation of law in the grantor or his heirs, or in the heirs of a testator, commencing in possession on the determination of a particular estate granted or devised. When a person has an interest in lands, and grants a portion of that interest, or, in other terms, a less estate than he has in himself, the … [Read more...] about REVERSION

A written confirmation of a process server, under oath, declaring and describing the service of legal papers upon the person served. … [Read more...] about RETURN OF SERVICE

The land which in Domesday is said to have been "thane-lancd," and afterwards converted into "reveland" It seems to have been land which, having reverted to the king after the death of the thane, who had it for life, was not granted out to any by the king, but rested in charge on the account of the reve or bailiff of the manor. Spel. Feuds, c. 24. … [Read more...] about REVELAND

practice. A short account in writing, made by the sheriff, or other ministerial officer, of the manner in which he has executed a writ. Steph. on Pl. 24. 2. It is the duty of such officer to return all writs on the return day; on his neglecting to do so, a rule may be obtained on him to return the writ and, if he do not obey the rule, he may be attached for contempt. … [Read more...] about RETURN OF WRITS

In practice. To be returned; requiring a return. When a writ is said to be "returnable" on a certain day, it is meant that on that day the officer must return it. … [Read more...] about RETURNABLE