The decision of an appellate court regarding a trial court decision which will be upheld or reversed. … [Read more...] about DECISION ON APPEAL
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DECLARATORY DECREE
In practice. A binding declaration of right in equity without consequential relief. … [Read more...] about DECLARATORY DECREE
DECENNA
In old English law. A tithing or decennary; the precinct of a frankpledge; consisting of ten freeholders with thejr families. Spelman. … [Read more...] about DECENNA
DECISION ON THE MERITS
A final decision after which both parties were given the ability to provide their evidence and make their case and which puts an end to a dispute with a final decision. … [Read more...] about DECISION ON THE MERITS
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
A court decision in a civil case that tells the parties what their rights and responsibilities are, without awarding damages or ordering them to do anything. Unlike most court cases, where the plaintiff asks for damages or other court orders, the plaintiff in a declaratory judgment case simply wants the court to resolve an uncertainty so that it can avoid serious legal trouble … [Read more...] about DECLARATORY JUDGMENT