Legal Definition and Related Resources of Final Decree

A decree which concludes a proceeding .

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Dissolution.

Final decree in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims

A decree which finally decides and disposes of the merits of the whole cause, and reserves no further question or direction for the future judgment of the court, so that it will not be necessary to bring the cause again before the court for decision. Beebe v. Russell, 19 How. 285 (1856); 13 Pet. 15 (1839).

Note: This legal definition of Final decree in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.

Concept of Final Decree in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Final Decree: A decree completely deciding all pending matters before a court, and obviating the need for further litigation.

Concept of Final Decree in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Final Decree: A decree completely deciding all pending matters before a court, and obviating the need for further litigation.