Decree

Decree in the United States

A court judgment issued in the exercise of its equity power. A decree is based on a fact judgment of a court and directs what must happen to give effect to a decision. The purpose of a decree is to enable a court to fashion relief that is uniquely suited to the case. The decree allows the court not only to render a judgment on behalf of one of the parties, but also to govern execution of the remedy in an attempt to achieve the most just outcome.

See Also

Equity Jurisdiction (Civil Process) Judgment (Civil Process) Order (Civil Process).

Analysis and Relevance

Like orders, decrees are either final or interlocutory. A final decree resolves all questions raised in a case. Once a final decree is entered, no further judicial action is required. An interlocutory decree is of an interim character. It does not resolve a dispute but rather addresses a matter that needs attention in preparation for arriving at a final decree. There are several types of specialized decrees, including the consent decree. A consent decree is based on an agreement between the parties. The agreement is obtained under the auspices of the court, but is not the product of full adjudication of the facts.

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  1. Definition of Decree from the American Law Dictionary, 1991, California

Decree Definition

In Practice. The judgment of sentence of a court of equity, or of admiralty. It corresponds to the judgment of a court of law. It is either interlocutory or final. The former is given on some plea or issue arising in the cause which does not decide the main question; the latter settles the matter in dispute; and a final decree has the same efTect as a judgment at law. 2 Madd. 462; 1 Chanc. Cas. 27; 2 Vern. 89; 4 Brown, Pari. Cas. 287. See 7 Viner, Abr. 394; 7 Comyn. Dig. 445; 1 Belt, Supp. to VeS. 223; Bouv. Inst. Index. In Legislation. In some countries, as in France, some acts of the legislature or of the sovereign, which have the force of law, are called decrees; as, the Berlin ana Milan decrees. In Scotch Law. A final judgment or sentence of court, by which the question at issue between the parties is decided.

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In Practice. The judgment of sentence of a court of equity, or of admiralty. It corresponds to the judgment of a court of law. It is either interlocutory or final. The former is given on some plea or issue arising in the cause which does not decide the main question; the latter settles the matter in dispute; and a final decree has the same efTect as a judgment at law. 2 Madd. 462; 1 Chanc. Cas. 27; 2 Vern. 89; 4 Brown, Pari. Cas. 287. See 7 Viner, Abr. 394; 7 Comyn. Dig. 445; 1 Belt, Supp. to VeS. 223; Bouv. Inst. Index. In Legislation. In some countries, as in France, some acts of the legislature or of the sovereign, which have the force of law, are called decrees; as, the Berlin ana Milan decrees. In Scotch Law. A final judgment or sentence of court, by which the question at issue between the parties is decided.

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Note: Some of this information was last updated in 1982

The judicial decision of a litigated cause by a court of equity (in U.S. law). See also judgment (in U.S. law); interlocutory decree (in U.S. law).

(Revised by Ann De Vries)

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Meaning of Decree

In plain or simple terms, Decree means: A decision or order of the court. A final decree is one which fully and finally disposes of the litigation. An interlocutory decree is a preliminary decree which is not final.

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    New Decree on Quality Management of Construction Works in Vietnam, Mondaq Business Briefing; April 25, 2013


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