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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...] about RESTITUTION

He to whom the residuum of the estate is devised or bequeathed by will. … [Read more...] about RESIDUARY LEGATEE

One who is competent to testify in a court of justice. To pass lands in Alabama, a will must be attested by three or more respectable witnesses. See Attesting witness; Competent witness; Credible witness and Witness. … [Read more...] about RESPECTABLE WITNESS

(A) See residuary estate. (B) That which remains of something after taking away a part of it; as, the residue of an estate, which is what has not been particularly devised by will. 2. A will bequeathing the general residue of personal property, passes to the residuary legatee everything not otherwise effectually disposed of and it makes no difference whether a legacy falls into … [Read more...] about RESIDUE

A writ for respiting a sheriff's account addressed to the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Reg. Orig. 13& … [Read more...] about RESPECTU COMPUTI VICECOMITIS HABENDO