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Record: 1. To preserve in writing, print or
by film, tape, etc. 2. History or a case. 3. The word-for-word
written or tape recorded account of all proceedings of a trial.
Rebuttal: The introduction of contradicting
or opposing evidence showing that what witnesses said occurred is
not true, the stage of a trial at which such evidence may be
introduced.
Redirect examination: Follows cross
examination and is carried out by the party who, first examined
the witness.
Remand: To send back. A disposition by an
appellate court that results in sending the case back to the
original court from which it came for further proceedings.
Reply: Pleading by the plaintiff in
response to the defendant's written answer.
Respondent: Party against whom an appeal is
brought in an appellate court. the prevailing party in the trial
court case.
Restitution: Act of giving the equivalent
for any loss, damage of injury.
Rests the case: When a party concludes his
presentation or evidence.
Reversal: Setting aside, annulling,
vacating or changing to the contrary the decision of a lower court
or other body.
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