When a bankruptcy court discharges or eliminates the debts of a person or business which has filed for bankruptcy. … [Read more...]

To deny the authority by which an agent pretends to have acted as when he has exceeded the bounds of his authority. 2. It is the duty of the principal to fulfill the contracts which have been entered into by his authorized agent; and when an agent has exceeded his authority, he ought promptly to disavow such act, so that the other party may have his remedy against the agent. … [Read more...]

Where a jury is released after a trial is over or after a mistrial. … [Read more...]

To permanent suspension an attorney's license and a prohibition to engage in the practice of law. Usually conducted by the state bar and enforced where attorney conduct rises to the level of moral turpitude and significant acts of dishonesty and violations of ethics. In England, to deprive a barrister permanently of the privileges, of his position; it is analogous to striking … [Read more...]

When a patient is officially released by a hospital. … [Read more...]