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JUGULATOR

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In old records. A cutthroat or murderer. Cowell. … [Read more...]

JUDICIAL ERRORS

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A mistake by a court, one that is substantial and subject to appeal and reversal by a higher court. … [Read more...]

JUDICIAL TRUSTEE

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A trustee who is appointed by or is an officer of the court. … [Read more...]

JUGUM

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Lat. In the civil law. A yoke; a measure of land; as much land as a yoke of oxen could plow in a day. Nov. 17, c. 8. Jugnm terras. In old English law. A yoke of land; half a plow-land. Domesday; Co. Litt. 5a; Cowell. … [Read more...]

JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE

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The filing of a lawsuit in the state where foreclosed property is located in order to obtain a judgment allowing the property to be sold at a foreclosure auction. … [Read more...]

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