Reus

I. In the civil and canon law. A person from whom some thing is demanded by suit; a person complained of by suit; a defendant; a person proceeded against criminally; a party to a suit whether plaintiff or defendant; a party to a contract. Reus credendi: the party crediting; a creditor. Reus debendi: the party owing; a debtor. Reus excipiendo fit actor: the defendant by excepting or pleading becomes a plaintiff. Reus proniittendi: a party promising. Reus stipnlandi: a party stipulating; the party who asked the question in the form prescribed for stipulations.