Search results for: “decree”

  • Lien

    A charge upon property of another either real or personal as security for the payment of a debt or performance of a duty in priority to the general debts of the owner . A tie that binds property to a debt or claim for it; satisfaction , as a right to possess and retain […]

  • Lien

    A charge upon property of another either real or personal as security for the payment of a debt or performance of a duty in priority to the general debts of the owner . A tie that binds property to a debt or claim for it; satisfaction , as a right to possess and retain […]

  • Foreign Judgment

    A judgment, decree or order in the nature of a judgment which is pronounced or given by foreign courts. Foreign judgments may be binding if there is a reciprocal arrangement between the countries involved.

  • Canon

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Canon Meaning of Canon A dignitary of the English church other than a Dean. A rule of law or a rule of discipline, particularly ecclesiastical . A rule of law contained in deeretum gratiani compiled by […]

  • Fallo

    In Spanish law. The final decree or judgment given in a lawsuit. …

  • Supplemental Bill

    In equity practice. A bill brought as an addition to an original bill to supply some defect in its original frame or structure which cannot be supplied by amendment. See 1 Paige Ch. (N. Y.) 200; 15 Miss. 456; 22 Barb. (N. Y.) 161; 14 Ala. (N. S.) 147; 18 Ala. (N. S.) 771. It…

  • Supplemental Bill

    In equity practice. A bill brought as an addition to an original bill to supply some defect in its original frame or structure which cannot be supplied by amendment. See 1 Paige Ch. (N. Y.) 200; 15 Miss. 456; 22 Barb. (N. Y.) 161; 14 Ala. (N. S.) 147; 18 Ala. (N. S.) 771. It…

  • Corpus

    (Lat. a body). The substance. Used of a human body, a corporation, a collection of laws, etc. …

  • Corpus

    (Lat. a body). The substance. Used of a human body, a corporation, a collection of laws, etc. …

  • Separation

    A cessation of cohabitation of husband and wife by mutual agreement. …

  • Separation

    A cessation of cohabitation of husband and wife by mutual agreement. …

  • Award

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Award Meaning of Award The determination or decision of a tribunal or court on the matter in controversy before same. grant , adjudge . Award Alternative […]

  • Award

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Award Meaning of Award The determination or decision of a tribunal or court on the matter in controversy before same. grant , adjudge . Award Alternative […]

  • Pro

    For, in respect of. On account of; in behalf of.

  • Pro

    For, in respect of. On account of; in behalf of.