The clause in Article IV Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requiring that courts and other judicial agencies in one state respect and enforce legal decisions and awards made by the courts and judicial agencies in another state to give full faith and credit to judgments issued in foreign states. … [Read more...]

The law which determines the constitution of government in a state, and prescribes, and regulates the manner of its exercise; the organic law of a state; the constitution. … [Read more...]

A pardon without conditions which removes any remaining penalties or punishments. … [Read more...]

Certain basic constitutional protections provided to citizens such as the right to due process, equal protection. Rights which cannot be limited through regulation unless it passed a test of strict scrutiny that ensures that it is necessary. … [Read more...]

A complete settlement of all matters which renders the lawsuit or matter ended. … [Read more...]