In English practice. The name of a writ (now obsolete) which might be sued out where a former writ had abated without the plaintiff’s fault. The length of time allowed […]

New York City-based financial services firm. One of the oldest firms of this type. Its credit card business serves the most individuals while providing varied consumer services.

Lat. In the civil law . To order, direct, or command. Calvin. The word jubeo, (I order.) iu a will, was called a “word of direction.” as distinguished from ” […]

In Spanish law. The privilege of a public officer to be retired, on account of infirmity or disability, retaining the rank and pay of his office (or part of the […]

ffiUS, JUDEUS. Lat. A Jew.

Lat. In Roman law. A private person appointed by tlie pra’tor, with the consent of the parties, to try and decide a cause or action commenced before him. He received […]

A public oflicer, appointed to preside and to administer the law in a court of justice; the chief member of a court, and charged with the control of proceedings and […]

a term given to an officer of a military court martial who can act as the prosecutor.

the name that is given to the chief legal advisor to the military.

the name that is given to a judge who is serving from the result of a legitimate appointment or election.

the term given to the temporary judge who is filling in at court.

A Cheshire juryman. Jacob.

The official and authentic decision of a court of justice upon the re- spective rights and claims of the parties to an action or suit therein litigated and sub- mitted […]

the name given to the court record book where all judgements are listed and kept on file.

One entered upon the failure of a party to appear or plead at the time appointed. See JUDGMENT.

the term used when a decision is rendered as long as one of the parties carries out certain actions.

One who has obtained a judgment against his debtor, under which he can enforce execution. King y. Eraser, 23 S. C. 548; Baxter y. Moses, 77 Me. 405, 1 Atl. […]

An order to pay a debt is made against this entity.

the record kept by the clerk of court that lists all of the decisions of the court.

this is the term that is a bar against trying a case after certain facts have been accepted to be true.

the term given to a summons to the defendant who has lost his case that orders him to explain why then debt shouldn’t be turned over to the plaintiff.

To establish an auditable basis for a decision, it is sometimes necessary to rely on past historical data and experience as well as assumptions , estimates, and extrapolations, the subjective, […]

the judgement that determines a claim and then terminates it.

When an opposing party fails to appear in person or through representation within the specified time limit, usually 14 days from the service of writ, a court decision is given […]

A judgment against a particular person, as distinguished from a judgment against a thing or a right or status. The former class of judgments are conclusive only upon parties and […]