See Also: REBOUTER(law)

REBOUTER (law)


REBOUTER. To repel or bar. The action of the heir by the warranty of his ancestor, is called to rebut or repel. 2 Tho. Co. Litt. 247, 303. ancestor, is called to rebut or repel. 2 Tho. Co. Litt. 247, 303. REBUT. To contradict; to do away as, every homicide is presumed to be REBUT. To contradict; to do away as, every homicide is presumed to be murder, unless the contrary appears from evidence which proves the death; murder, unless the contrary appears from evidence which proves the death; and this presumption it lies on the defendant to rebut by showing that it and this presumption it lies on the defendant to rebut by showing that it was justifiable or excusable. Allis. Prin. 48. was justifiable or excusable. Allis. Prin. 48.