return day

return day
The time specified in a writ or process for the defendant to appear and defend. 42Am J1st Proc § 14. The day fixed by law for a defendant to appear and answer following the service of process upon him. Carlson v Burt, 111 Cal 129, 43 P 583. The last day for the return of a writ of execution. 21 Am J Exec §§ 471 et seq.

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