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The public belief based upon generally available information, whether or not accurate. Accepted by general, vulgar, or public opinion. Thus, land may be reputed part of a manor, though not really so, and a certain district may be reputed a parish or a manor, or be a parish or a manor in reputation, although it is in reality no parish or manor at all. Brown. Reputed owner, see … [Read more...] about REPUTED

In Scotch practice. To replace; to restore to a former state or right. 2 Alls. Crim. Pr. 351. … [Read more...] about REPONE

(A) legislation. A statement made by a committee to a legislative assembly, of facts of which they were charged to inquire. (B) practice. A certificate to the court made by a master in chancery, commissioner or other person appointed by the court, of the facts or matters to be ascertained by him, or of something of which it is his duty to inform the court. 2. If the parties in … [Read more...] about REPORT

A person who reports the decisions upon questions of law In the cases adjudged in the several courts of law and equity. Wharton. … [Read more...] about REPORTER

Law books, containing a statement of the facts and law of each case which has been decided by the courts; they are generally the most certain proof of the judicial decisions of the courts, and contain the most satisfactory evidence, and the most authoritative and precise application of the rules of the common law. Lit. s. 514; Co. Lit. 293 a; 4 Co. Pref.; 1 Bl. Com. 71 Ram. on … [Read more...] about REPORTS