The return of writs. The indorsement by a sheriff or other officer of his doings upon a writ … [Read more...] about RETORNA BREVIUM
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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
RESTRICTED SECURITIES
Securities that have been acquired as a result of a transaction but are not available or able to be made available for public purchase. … [Read more...] about RESTRICTED SECURITIES
RETAINED EARNINGS
The net income and earnings of the business that are not distributed to shareholders via dividends and are reinvested in the core business or used to pay debt. … [Read more...] about RETAINED EARNINGS
RESTRICTION
A limitation on one's ability to act which may be by statute, by regulation or by contract. In the case of land registered under the English land transfer act 1875, a restriction is an entry on the register made on the application of the registered proprietor of the land, the effect of which hi to prevent the transfer of the land or the creation of any charge upon it, unless … [Read more...] about RESTRICTION