Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
modification — I noun adaptation, adjustment, alteration, change, correction, exception, limitation, partial change, qualification, reservation, restriction, slight change, variation associated concepts: amendment, material modification, modification of a… … Law dictionary
Modification of Final Judgment — In United States telecommunication law, Modification of Final Judgment (MFJ) is the August 1982 agreement approved by the court (consent decree) settling United States v. AT T, a landmark antitrust suit, originally filed on January, 14, 1949 and… … Wikipedia
modification of alimony — A modification of a judgment for alimony. 24 Am J2d Div & S § 655 … Ballentine's law dictionary
modification of support — The modification of a judgment or decree for support of spouse or child. 24 Am J2d Div & S §§ 655, 844 … Ballentine's law dictionary
amendment of judgment — See modification of judgment … Ballentine's law dictionary
adverse party — A party to an action whose interests are opposed to or opposite the interests of another party to the action Appeal An adverse party entitled to notice of appeal is every party whose interest in relation to the judgment or decree appealed from is … Black's law dictionary
adverse party — A party to an action whose interests are opposed to or opposite the interests of another party to the action Appeal An adverse party entitled to notice of appeal is every party whose interest in relation to the judgment or decree appealed from is … Black's law dictionary
prevailing party on appeal — The party who obtains a reversal or a modification of judgment substantially favorable to him. 5 Am J2d A & E § 1015. In eminent domain proceedings instituted by the state wherein an appeal is taken to the District Court from an award of the… … Ballentine's law dictionary
Child support in the United States — Main article: Child support The law governing child support in the United States varies state by state and Native American tribe by tribe; each individual state and federally recognized tribe is responsible for developing its own guidelines for… … Wikipedia
education — /ej oo kay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. 2. the act or process of… … Universalium
