L. Latin: In old English law. A clipper of money. Fleta, lib. 1, c 20, … [Read more...] about RETONSOR
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RETREAT TO THE WALL
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
RETORNA BREVIUM
The return of writs. The indorsement by a sheriff or other officer of his doings upon a writ … [Read more...] about RETORNA BREVIUM
RETRIAL
A new trial that is granted based upon an error, the presence of bias or some other newly discovered evidence that could change the outcome of the prior proceeding. … [Read more...] about RETRIAL
RETORNO HABENBO
A writ that lies for the distrainor of goods (when, on replevin brought, he has proved his distress to be a lawful one) against him who was so distrained, to have them returned to him according to law, together with damages and costs. Brown. … [Read more...] about RETORNO HABENBO