When a person who is guilty of a crime is discharged and the sentence is deemed to have not resulted in a conviction and no criminal record is issued. This occurs immediately after the discharge. … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE
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ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT
This refers to a document, the summary of a judgment by a court which states (i) the amount of money owed by a defendant to a prevailing plaintiff, (ii) the rate of interest which is payable on the judgment amount, (iii) the court costs, (iv) any additional orders of the court to which the defendant must abide. The abstract of judgment is stamped by the court and may be … [Read more...] about ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT
ACADEMY
In its original meaning, an association formed for mutual improvement, or for the advancement of science or art; in later use, a species of educational institution, of a grade between the common school and the college. Academy of Fine Arts v. Philadelphia County, 22 Pa. 496; Commonwealth r. Banks, 198 Pa. 397, 48 Atl. 277; Blackwell v. State, 36 Ark. 178. … [Read more...] about ACADEMY
ABSOLUTE TITLE
Complete and exclusive right of ownership. … [Read more...] about ABSOLUTE TITLE
ABSTRACT OF RECORD
A summary of the case history for a trial court case for the purpose of informing the appellate court of the issues considered at trial. … [Read more...] about ABSTRACT OF RECORD