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return of writ

return of writ. The sheriff’s bringing back a writ to the court that issued it, with a short written account (usu. on the back) of the manner in which the writ was executed. — Often shortened to return. See RETURN(1). [Cases: Execution 334; Sheriffs and Constables 87. C.J.S. Executions §§ 324–325; Sheriffs and Constables §§ […]

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false return

false return. 1. A process server’s or other court official’s recorded misrepresentation that process was served, that some other action was taken, or that something is true. See RETURN(2). [Cases: Process 132–144, 153, 160. C.J.S. Process §§ 79–85, 87–91, 94, 96–97.] 2. A tax return on which taxable income is incorrectly reported or the tax

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