Revive

Revive, to make oneself liable for a debt barred by the Statute of Limitations by acknowledging it; or for a matrimonial offence once condoned by committing another. The legal effect of an acknowledgment of a statute-bared debt is that of a promise to pay the old debt, and for this purpose the old debt is a consideration in law, Philips v. Philips, (1844) 3 Ha 281 (299). As to what will amount to an acknowledgment, see Tanner v. Smart, (1827) 6 B&C 603; Re River Steamer Co., (1871) LR 6 Ch 822; and LIMITATION OF ACTIONS, and, as to testamentary instruments, REPUBLICATION.