A dishonored check by a bank that is returned to the maker / account holder. … [Read more...] about RETURNED CHECK
RETURNED CHECK
RETURNABLE
In practice. To be returned; requiring a return. When a writ is said to be "returnable" on a certain day, it is meant that on that day the officer must return it. … [Read more...] about RETURNABLE
RETURN OF WRITS
practice. A short account in writing, made by the sheriff, or other ministerial officer, of the manner in which he has executed a writ. Steph. on Pl. 24. 2. It is the duty of such officer to return all writs on the return day; on his neglecting to do so, a rule may be obtained on him to return the writ and, if he do not obey the rule, he may be attached for contempt. … [Read more...] about RETURN OF WRITS
RETURN OF SERVICE
A written confirmation of a process server, under oath, declaring and describing the service of legal papers upon the person served. … [Read more...] about RETURN OF SERVICE
RETURN DAY
A day appointed by law when all writs are to be returned which have issued since the preceding return day. The sheriff is in general not required to return his writ until the return day. After that period he may be ruled to make a return. … [Read more...] about RETURN DAY