USA Law

Tag: Common Legal Terms

  • Ordinance

    Ordinance in United States Ordinance Definition In Modern Usage. A law passed by the legislative body of a municipal corporation for the government of such municipality. 117 Ind. 221. In Old Law. The term was applied to laws of other than municipal bodies. The following account of the […]

  • Ordinance

    Ordinance in United States Ordinance Definition In Modern Usage. A law passed by the legislative body of a municipal corporation for the government of such municipality. 117 Ind. 221. In Old Law. The term was applied to laws of other than municipal bodies. The following account of the […]

  • Judgment

    Judgment in the United States The decision of a court on the issues raised in a legal action. A judgment is the final determination of a court on matters placed before it. The judgment may be based on the court’s own conclusions on the facts or on a jury verdict. The judgment often includes an…

  • Judgment

    Judgment in the United States The decision of a court on the issues raised in a legal action. A judgment is the final determination of a court on matters placed before it. The judgment may be based on the court’s own conclusions on the facts or on a jury verdict. The judgment often includes an…

  • Utility Patent

    Utility Patent in United States Plain-English Law Utility Patent as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):A patent issued for inventions that perform useful functions. Most patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are utility patents. Establishing […]

  • Utility Patent

    Utility Patent in United States Plain-English Law Utility Patent as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):A patent issued for inventions that perform useful functions. Most patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) are utility patents. Establishing […]

  • Small Claims Court

    Small Claims Court in the United States A court designed to provide an accessible and quick forum for the resolution of small claims. Generally, the maximum amount of a Small Claims Court (Judicial Organization) controversy is in the $1000 to 2000 range, and legislatures often adjust the […]

  • Small Claims Court

    Small Claims Court in the United States A court designed to provide an accessible and quick forum for the resolution of small claims. Generally, the maximum amount of a Small Claims Court (Judicial Organization) controversy is in the $1000 to 2000 range, and legislatures often adjust the […]

  • Default

    Default in the United States Default Definition The nonperformance of a duty, whether arising under a contract or otherwise. 2 Barn. & Aid. 516. In Practice. The nonappearance of a plaintiff or defendant at court within the time prescribed by law to prosecute his claim or make his defense. […]

  • Default

    Default in the United States Default Definition The nonperformance of a duty, whether arising under a contract or otherwise. 2 Barn. & Aid. 516. In Practice. The nonappearance of a plaintiff or defendant at court within the time prescribed by law to prosecute his claim or make his defense. […]

  • Jury

    Jury in the United States A specific number of citizens called to render a judgment on various issues of fact in a legal proceeding. A jury functions in its most common forms as a grand jury or as a petit, or trial, jury. The grand jury hears evidence and determines whether a person must stand…

  • Pension

    Pension in United States Pension Definition A stated and certain allowance granted by the government to an individual, or those who represent him, for valuable services performed by him for the country. It is sometimes loosely used in the sense of annuity. In Spanish Law. Rent; a rent, White, […]

  • Estate

    Estate in United States Plain-English Law Estate as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):Generally, all the property a person owns at death Basic Meaning of Estate Estate means: the property of a deceased person, both real and/or personal. Resources See Also Legal […]

  • Estate

    Estate in United States Plain-English Law Estate as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):Generally, all the property a person owns at death Basic Meaning of Estate Estate means: the property of a deceased person, both real and/or personal. Resources See Also Legal […]

  • State Court

    State Court in United States Plain-English Law State Court as defined by Nolo’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (p. 437-455):A court that decides cases involving state law or the state constitution. State courts have jurisdiction to consider disputes involving individual defendants who reside in […]