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estates. One which having been limited by deed, expires or cannot vest; it then returns back to him who raised it, after such expiration, or during such impossibility. 2. When the legal seisin and possession of land is transferred by any common law conveyance, and no use is expressly declared, nor any consideration nor evidence of intent to direct the use, such use shall result … [Read more...] about RESULTING USE

In old English law. Restraint; detainment; withholding. … [Read more...] about RETENEMENTUM

The answer to a complaint which fully answers and addresses the issues raised in the complaint. The response of a party. … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE PLEADING

To limit, confine, abridge, narrow down, or restrict. To prohibit from action; to put compulsion upon; to restrict; to hold or press back. To enjoin, (in equity.) … [Read more...] about RESTRAIN

See answer. A pleading in response to a prior pleading made by another party. … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS