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RETRIAL

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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...]

RETORNO HABENBO

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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...]

RETRIBUTION

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1. That which is given to another to recompense him for what has been received from him; as a rent for the hire of a house. 2. A salary paid to a person for his services. 3. The distribution of rewards and punishments. This word is sometimes used in law, though not commonly in modern times, as the equivalent of "recompense," or a payment or compensation for services, property, … [Read more...]

RETORNO HABENDO

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The name of a writ issued to compel a party to return property which has been adjudged to the other in an action of replevin. Vide Writ pro retorno habendo. … [Read more...]

RETRO

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Lat. Back; backward; behind. Retrofeodum, a rerefief, or arriete fief. Spelman. … [Read more...]

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