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...]

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...]

Property is said to be repievlable or re-plevisable when proceedings in replevin may be resorted to for the purpose of trying the right to such property. … [Read more...]

The name given, par excellence, to Lord Coke's Reports, from 14 Eliz. to 13 Jac L, which are cited as "Rep." or "Coke." They are divided Into thirteen parts, and the modern editions are In six volumes, including the index. … [Read more...]

(A) remedies. The name of an action for the recovery of goods and chattels. 2. It will be proper to consider, 1. For what property this action will lie. 2. What interest the plaintiff must have in the same. 3. For what injury. 4. The pleadings. 5. The judgment. 3. 1. To support replevin, the property affected must be a personal chattel, and not an injury to the freehold, or to … [Read more...]