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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.
