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RESPONSALIS

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old Eng. law., One who appeared for another in court. Fleta, lib. 6, c., 21. In the ecclesiastical law, this name is sometimes given to a proctor. … [Read more...]

RESTING A CASE

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After all evidence has been presented by a party, the party rests its case and leaves to the other party an ability to make its defense or to the judge and/or jury to render a decision. … [Read more...]

RESTITUTIO IN INTEGRUM

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Lat. In the civil law. Restoration or restitution to the previous condition. This was effected by the prtetor on equitable grounds, at the prayer of an Injured party, by rescinding or annulling a contract or transaction valid by the strict law, or annulling a change in the legal condition produced by an omission, and restoring the parties to their previous situation or legal … [Read more...]

RESPONSE

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See answer. Paperwork the defendant files in court in response to a plaintiff's complaint or to a motion or petition. … [Read more...]

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