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JUDICIARY ACT

The name commonly given to the act of congress of September 24, 1789, (1 St at.Large, 73,) by which the system of federal courts was organized, and their powers and jurisdiction defined. Judiciis posterioribus fides est adhibenda. Faith or credit is to be given to the later judgments. 13 Coke, 14. … [Read more...] about JUDICIARY ACT

JUMBO LOAN

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A mortgage loan in excess of the amounts guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration. … [Read more...] about JUMBO LOAN

JUDICIAL NOTICE

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When a court accepts knowledge that is so common and well accepted without needing evidence to be presented in order to establish the truth of the matter, e.g. water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL NOTICE

JUDICIIS POSTERIORIBUS FIDES EST ADHIBENDA

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Latin, meaning Faith must be given to later decisions. … [Read more...] about JUDICIIS POSTERIORIBUS FIDES EST ADHIBENDA

JUDICIAL OFFICER

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An officer of the court who mades a decision, usually refers to lesser judges such as a justice of the peace or a magistrate judge. … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL OFFICER

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