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RESPONSIBLE

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To say that a person is "responsible" means that he is able to pay a sum for which he is or may become liable, or to discharge an obligation which he may be under. Farley v. Day, 26 N. H. 531; People v. Kent, 160 111. 655, 43 N. E. 760; Com. v. Mitchell, 82 Pa. 349. A promise to be "responsible" for the contract of another is a guaranty rather than a suretyship. Bickel v. … [Read more...]

RESTITUTIONE TEMPORALIUM

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A writ addressed to the sheriff, to restore the temporalities of a bishopric to the bishop elected and confirmed. Fitzh. Nat. Brev. … [Read more...]

RESPONSIVE

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Answering; constituting or comprising a complete answer. A "responsive allegation" is one which directly answers the allegation it is intended to meet. … [Read more...]

RESTORE

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To return what has been unjustly taken; to place the owner of a thing in the state in which he formerly was. By restitution is understood not only the return of the thing itself, but all its accessories. It is to return the thing and its fruits. … [Read more...]

RESPONSIVE PLEADING

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

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