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In practice. A binding declaration of right in equity without consequential relief. … [Read more...] about DECLARATORY DECREE

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

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

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

Latin: One who held one-half a virgate of land. Du Cange. One of the ten freeholders in a decennary. Id. ; Calvin. Decennier. One of the decennarii or ten freeholders making up a tithing. Spelman. … [Read more...] about DECENNARIUS