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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

A dishonored check by a bank that is returned to the maker / account holder. … [Read more...] about RETURNED CHECK

L. Latin: In old English law. A clipper of money. Fleta, lib. 1, c 20, … [Read more...] about RETONSOR

In the law relating to homicide in self-defense, this phrase means that the party must avail himself of any apparent and reasonable avenues of escape by which his danger might be averted, and the necessity of slaying his assailant avoided. People v. lams, 57 Cat 120. … [Read more...] about RETREAT TO THE WALL