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RESORT

Categories: Procedure

Definition (1910 Edition)

> RESISTANCE. The act of resisting 6pposition; the employment of forcible means to prevent the execution of an endeavor in which force is employed. See U. 8. v. Jose

RESORT, ». A court whoee decision is final and without appeal is, in reference to the particular case, said to be a “court of last resort.’
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.