Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
adjudication — The determination of the issues in an action according to which judgment is rendered; a solemn, final, and deliberate determination of an issue by the judicial power, after a hearing in respect to the matters determined. Sans v New York, 31 NY… … Ballentine's law dictionary
prior recovery — See prior adjudication … Ballentine's law dictionary
summary adjudication of issues — n. a court order ruling that certain factual issues are already determined prior to trial. This summary adjudication is based upon a motion by one of the parties contending that these issues are settled and need not be tried. The motion is… … Law dictionary
summary adjudication — A court order ruling that certain factual issues are already determined prior to trial, based on a motion by one of the parties, supported by evidence, contending that these issues are settled and need not be tried. For example, in a car accident … Law dictionary
former — Prior in point of time. See terms and expressions beginning prior , such as prior adjudication; prior jeopardy; prior testimony … Ballentine's law dictionary
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recovery — The amount which a claimant ultimately receives under or in consequence of a judgment. United States v Konstovich (CA4 Va) 17 F2d 84. In the usual sense, the amount of damages awarded. In a broader sense, the effect of any judgment rendered in… … Ballentine's law dictionary
bankruptcy — /bangk rupt see, reuhp see/, n., pl. bankruptcies. 1. the state of being or becoming bankrupt. 2. utter ruin, failure, depletion, or the like. [1690 1700; BANKRUPT + CY] * * * Status of a debtor who has been declared by judicial process to be… … Universalium
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