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...]

The return of writs. The indorsement by a sheriff or other officer of his doings upon a writ … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]