Upon an issue in law arising upon a dilatory plea, the form of judgment for the plaintiff is that the defendant answer over, which is thence called a judgment of "respondeat ouster." This not being a final judgment, the pleading is resumed, and the action proceeds. Steph. PL 115; 3 Bl. Comm. 303; Bauer v. Roth, 4 Rawle (Pa.) 9L . Respondeat raptor, qui ignorare nom potuit quod … [Read more...]

In criminal law the offense of obstructing opposing and endeavoring to prevent (with or without actual force) a peace officer in the execution of a writ or in the lawful discharge of his duty while making an arrest or otherwise enforcing the peace. … [Read more...]

A crime where a suspect uses physical force (of any degree) in order to avoid or prevent being arrested or taken to jail. … [Read more...]

Referring to a person who receives property via a will or trust that isn't left to any other specified beneficiary, for example, a father leaves his son a house and the remainder of his property tot he residuary beneficiary, his daughter. … [Read more...]

In Spanish colonial law. An opinion rormed by some superior authority on matters referred to its decision, and forwarded to inferior authorities for their lastruction and. government Schm. Civil Law, 93, note L. … [Read more...]