respondeat ouster

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Stimson (1881), Bouvier (1839)

Definitions from Case Law

From 78 U.S. 380 - Rankin v. State · 1870Most cited · 10 citing opinions

when a special plea in bar is found against the prisoner, either upon issue tried by a jury, or upon a point of law decided by the court, he shall not be concluded or convicted thereon, but shall have judgment of respondeat ouster, and may plead over to the felony the general issue, not guilty

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Let him answer again. See Judgment of respondeat ouster.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Upon an issue in law arising upon a dilatory pica, the form of judgment for the plaintiff is that the defendant answer over, which is thence called a judgment of "respondeat ouster." This not being a final Judgment, the pleading is resumed, and the action proceeds. Steph. PL 115; 3 Bl. Co.mnL 303; Bauer v. Roth, 4 Rawle (Pat) 91.

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

/. & fr. (Let him answer further.) The judgment for the plaintiff on a plea in abatement, that the defendant answer over. Respondeat superior: let the master

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

Vide Judgment of Respondeat Ouster.