Latin, meaning A thing adjudged is accepted for the truth. … [Read more...]

In Scotch law. One to rescind or annul a deed or contract. … [Read more...]

Rom. civ. law. Those things which might be sold and alienated, or the property of them transferred from one person to another. The division of things in to res mancipi and res nec mancipi, was one of ancient origin, and it continued to a late period in the empire. Res mancipi (Ulph. Frag. xix.) are praedia in italico solo, both rustic and urban also, jura rusticorum praediorum … [Read more...]

Rescue. The taking back by force goods which had been taken under a distress, or the violently taking away a man who la under arrest, and setting him at liberty, or otherwise procuring his escape, are both so denominated. This was also the name of a writ which lay in cases of rescue. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition crim. law, torts. This word is used synonymously … [Read more...]

Latin meaning movable things. … [Read more...]