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v. In the trial of an action, a party is said to "rest," or "rest his case," when he Intimates that he has produced all the evidence he intends to offer at that stage, and submits the case, either finally, or subject to his right to afterwards offer rebutting evidence. … [Read more...] about REST (VERB)

Confinement, abridgment, or limitation. Prohibition of action; holding or pressing back from action. Hindrance, confinement, or restriction of liberty. "What, then, according to a common understanding, is the meaning of the term 'restraint?' Does it imply that the limitation, restriction, or confinement must be imposed by those who are in possession of the person or thing which … [Read more...] about RESTRAINT

(A) A term sometimes used instead of defendant or appellee, which depends upon the state and the court, for example, a petitioner for a divorce with responding party being the respondent. Landlord tenant courts may laso refer to the landlord as the petitioner for an eviction. (B) practice. The party who makes an answer to a bill or other proceeding in chancery. In the civil … [Read more...] about RESPONDENT

Passing it a second time through the proper office, whereupon it receives a new stamp. 1 Chit Arch. Pr. 212. … [Read more...] about RESTAMPING WRIT

Any act, including collusion amongst the competitors in the marketplace, that substantially impacts and limits the ability to conduct interstate commerce. Such restraints are illegal. … [Read more...] about RESTRAINT OF TRADE