Search results for: “judgment of the court eu”
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Final Judgment
The decision of the court which completely determines all the disputes between the parties before it and sets at rest the cause of action. The term final in this context does not mean that all legal remedies are exhausted but only that, as far as the court that is passing the judgment is […]
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Chivalry, Court Of
This court was anciently held as a court of honor merely, before the earl marshal, and as a criminal court before the lord high constable, jointly with the earl marshal. It had jurisdiction as to contracts and other matters touching deeds of arms or war, as well as pleas of life or […]
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Rem, Judgment In
A judgment that is good and conclusive against all the world, passed by a court of competent jurisdiction upon the status of some particular subject matter. See Gelston v Hoyt, 3 Wheat. 246, 4 L.Ed. 381; it affects the interest of all persons in designated property. Hanson v Denckla, 357 U.S. […]
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Motion In Arrest Of Judgment
An application to the court on the part of the defendant that judgment for the plaintiff be arrested or withheld on the ground that there is some error appearing on the fact of the record which vitiates the proceedings. State v Capaci, 154 So. 419, 179 La. 462.
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Judgment Debt
A debt for the recovery of which a judgment has been obtained from a court. Sometimes, even if the action itself was not for the recovery of moneys, if costs had been awarded to the successful party, and the costs had been taxed, then the costs so taxed would be a judgment debt.
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Judgment In Personam
Judgments are generally divided into three categories, namely judgments in personam, judgments in rem and judgments in quasi rem. A judgment in personam is one which imposes a personal liability or obligation on one person in favor of another. Hanson v Denckla, 357 U.S. 235, 78 S.Ct. 1228, 2 […]
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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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Resolution
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Resolution Meaning of Resolution A solemn judgment or decision of a court . A formal statement of the opinion or intention of an official body or corporation . See Wiley v Woods, 141 A.2d 844, 393 Pa. […]
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Proof
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Proof Meaning of Proof The result or the effect of evidence ; frequently used as synonymous with competent and legal evidence; testimony . The logically sufficient reason for assenting to the truth of a […]
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Delivery
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Delivery Meaning of Delivery The act by which the res or substance thereof is placed within the actual or constructive possession or control of another. In the sale of goods , delivery takes place when […]
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Debt
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Debt Meaning of Debt That which is due from one person to another, whether money , goods or services; that which one person is bound to pay or perform for another. Garsson v American Diesel Engine Corp., […]
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Bailiff
In any legal system there will be a number of official odd jobs to be preformed in connection with adjudication which cannot be performed by judges, notably serving legal process (including arrest if that is called for), and executing judgments. These functions are constant, but neither the […]
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Classification
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Classification Meaning of Classification A grouping into classes, recognizable as such by certain common distinguishing features. Davison v Parke, Austin & Lipscomb, 19 N.Y.S.2d 117, 173 Misc. 782. […]
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Defence
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Defence Meaning of Defence A pleading delivered in an action in the High Court in reply to the statement of claim. It answers the allegations in the statement of claim by admissions or denials, and may […]