A claim of a creditor, usually referring to a claim filed in federal bankruptcy against a debtor that has filed for bankruptcy relief. This may also refer to a written demand for payment, a claim, that is filed in probate court after the person who owed the money has died. State statues set a time limit as to the period of time to make a claim against the estate of a deceased … [Read more...]

An inferior officer of a court, whose duty it is to open and adjourn the court, when ordered by the judges; to make proclamations and obey the directions of the court in anything which concerns the administration of justice. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An officer of a court, who makes proclamations. His principal duties are to announce the opening of the court … [Read more...]

The rights and remedies available to creditors in their efforts to collect on debts owed and judgments granted. … [Read more...]

Rehearse the concord, or peace. A phrase used in the ancient proceedings for levying fines. It was the form of words by which the Justice before whom the parties appeared directed the Serjeant or countor in attendance to recite or read aloud the concord or agreement between the parties, as to the lands Intended to be conveyed. 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 224, 225. … [Read more...]

A female creditor. … [Read more...]