Revival
/rɪˈvaɪvəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of restoring a legal proceeding, claim, or contract that was previously dormant, discontinued, or voided.
The plaintiff sought the revival of the lawsuit after new evidence emerged.
- (n.) In property law, the reactivation of a right or interest previously extinguished or suspended.
The revival of the easement allowed the property owner to regain access rights.
Forms
- revivals
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Commentary
Revival often requires compliance with procedural rules to restore a legal status or claim; precision in drafting revival clauses can prevent ambiguity regarding scope and timing.
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