He to whom the residuum of the estate is devised or bequeathed by will. … [Read more...]
RESPECTABLE WITNESS
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...]
RESIDUE
(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...]
RESPECTU COMPUTI VICECOMITIS HABENDO
A writ for respiting a sheriff's account addressed to the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Reg. Orig. 13& … [Read more...]
RESIDUUM
That which remains after any process of separation or deduction; a residue or balance. That which remains of a decedent's estate, after debts have been paid and legacies deducted. See Parsons v. Colgate (C. C.) 15 Fed. 603; Robinson v. Millard, 133 Mass. 239; United States Trust Co. v. Black, 9 Misc. Rep. 653, 30 N. Y. Supp. 453. Resignatio est juris proprii spontanea … [Read more...]