Search results for: “court system in the united states”
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Court of Appeal
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Court of Appeal Meaning of Court of Appeal See Supreme Court of Judicature Related Entries of Court Of Appeal in the Encyclopedia of Law Project Browse or […]
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Court of First Instance
Court of First Instance in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of Court of First Instance. This legal term is related to the United Kingom and/or the English Legal System.ResourcesSee […]
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Contempt of Court
Consists in disobedience to the court, in opposing or despising the authority, justice or dignity thereof. It commonly consists in a party’s doing otherwise than he is enjoined to do, or not doing what he is commanded or required by the process, order or decree of the court to do. An act […]
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Court Of Common Pleas
In American Law. A court of original and general jurisdiction for the trial of issues of fact and law according to the principles of the common law. Courts of this name still exist in some of the states of the United States, and frequently have a criminal as well as civil jurisdiction. […]
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County Court
In English Law. Tribunals Of limited jurisdiction, originally established under St. 9 & 10 Vict. c. 95. They had, at their institution, jurisdiction of actions for the recovery of debts, damages, and demands, legacies, and balances of partnership accounts, where the sum sued for did not […]
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Court of Session
In Scotch Law. The supreme court of civil jurisdiction in Scotland. The full title of the court is council and session. It was established in 1425. In 1469 its jurisdiction was transferred to the king’s council, which in 1503 was ordered to sit in Edinburgh. In 1532 the […]
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Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy court Definition of Bankruptcy court Bankruptcy court is the United States federal court system which has original jurisdiction in all bankruptcy cases (process to manage debts under court protection for the debtor) taking place in the country. It is, therefore, a court that is a unit of a federal District Court. Article I, Section…
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Circuit Courts
In American Taw. Courts whose jurisdiction extends over several counties or districts, and of which terms are held in the various counties or districts to which their jurisdiction extends. The term is applied in several states to courts of general original jurisdiction, terms of which are […]
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European Commission
European Commission in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of European Commission. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: European Commission in Spanish Online translation of the […]
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Jurisdiction
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Jurisdiction Meaning of Jurisdiction The extent of legal authority and power . A term of large and comprehensive import , it generally denotes the lawful authority of a body to exercise power. The term […]
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International Organisation
Hierarchical Display of International organisation International Relations > International affairsInternational Organisations > Extra-European organisations > African organisationInternational Organisations > World organisations > World organisationInternational Organisations > […]
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Marine Insurance
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Marine Insurance Meaning of Marine Insurance An insurance against marine losses, that is, the losses incident to marine adventure. An insurance against risks connected with navigation to which a ship, […]
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Forum
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Forum Meaning of Forum The place in which a remedy at law can be sought. Forum Alternative Definition At Common Law. A place; a place of jurisdiction ; […]
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Bank
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Bank Meaning of Bank An association or corporation whose business it is to receive money on deposit , cash checks or drafts, discount commercial papers, make loans and issue promissory notes payable to […]