In maritime law. When a portion of a ship's cargo is lost by jettison, and the remainder saved, and the articles so lost are replaced by a general contribution among the owners of the cargo, this is called "restitution." In practice. The return of something to the owner of it or to the person entitled to upon the reversal or setting aside of the judgment or order of court under … [Read more...]

The obligation to answer for an act done, and to repair any injury it may have caused. 2. This obligation arises without any contract, either on the part of the party bound to repair the injury, or of the party injured. The law gives to the person who has suffered loss, a compensation in damages. 3. it is a general rule that no one is answerable for the acts of another unless … [Read more...]

A writ to restore a man to the church, which he had recovered for his sanctuary, being suspected of felony. Reg. Orig. 69. … [Read more...]

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...]

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