Car Accident Glossary: R
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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