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Bench; the seat of judgment; the place where a court permanently or regularly sits. The full bench, full court A "sitting in banc" is a meeting of all the judges of a court, usually for the purpose of hearing arguments on demurrers, points reserved, motions for new trial, etc., as distinguished from the sitting of a single judge at the assises or at nisi prius and from trials … [Read more...] about BANC

A holiday date when banking institutions are closed. … [Read more...] about BANK HOLIDAY

Also referred to as business bankruptcy. This proceeding involves a business reorganization. The court (typically through a bankruptcy trustee) will review, approve and supervise the implementation of a business reorganization plan for an insolvent business to delay and create a payment plan for current debtors while allowing the business to exist and begin growth of revenue … [Read more...] about BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER 11

Lat. In old English law. A bailiwick, or jurisdiction. … [Read more...] about BALIVA

In old English law. Advocates; counters; Serjeants. Applied to advocates in the common pleas courts. 1 Bl. Cbmm. 24; Cowell. … [Read more...] about BANCI NABBATOBES