REST (VERB)

v. In the trial of an action, a party is said to "rest," or "rest his case," when he Intimates that he has produced all the evidence he intends to offer at that stage, and submits the case, either finally, or subject to his right to afterwards offer rebutting evidence. … [Read more...] about REST (VERB)

n. Rests are periodical balancings of an account, (particularly in mortgage and trust accounts,) made for the purpose of converting Interest into principal, and charging the party liable thereon with compound interest Mozley & Whitley. … [Read more...] about REST (NOUN)

An inactive state, the end. When a party officially concludes their presentation of their side of a case, including all evidence and testimony and that there is nothing left to be presented to the court (with the exception of final argument when appropriate.) … [Read more...] about REST

The taking of lands into the hands of the crown, where a general livery or ouster le main was formerly misused. … [Read more...] about RESSEISER

See answer. A pleading in response to a prior pleading made by another party. … [Read more...] about RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS