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An indorsement may be so worded as to restrict the further negotiability of the instrument, and it is then called a "restrictive indorsement." Thus, "Pay the contents to J. S. only," or "to J. S. for my use," are restrictive indorsements, and put an end to the negotiability of the paper. 1 Daniel, Neg. Inst … [Read more...] about RESTRICTIVE INDORSEMENT

The taking one's goods, wife, child, from another, who with-out right has taken possession thereof. Vide Recaption; Rescue. … [Read more...] about RETAKING

See rest; a party rests its case or ends its argument. … [Read more...] about RESTS

(A) To take action against another in a vengeful fashion as a result of some prior act. For example, as a result of a tenant not paying rent on time, an angry landlord may shut off the heat to the tenant's apartment. (B)The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy … [Read more...] about RETALIATION

In law, a thing is said to result when, after having been ineffectually or only partially disposed of, it comes back to its former owner or his representatives. Sweet. Resulting trust. See Trust. Resulting use. See Use. … [Read more...] about RESULT