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

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...]

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...]

The ending of something. The voluntary termination of one's employment on a permanent basis. The permanent removal of an asset from use. … [Read more...]

practice. The act by which a plaintiff withdraws his. suit; it is so called from the fact that this was the principal word used when the law entries were in Latin. 2. A retraxit differs from a nonsuit, the former being the act of the plaintiff himself, for it cannot even be entered by attorney; and it must be after declaration filed; while the latter occurs in consequence of … [Read more...]