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JUDICIAL ACTION

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An action or a decision rendered by a court after a hearing. … [Read more...]

JUDGE DE FACTO

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Latin for a judge in fact. A judge who is serving as a result of appointment or election or as operation of law. … [Read more...]

JUDGMENT LIEN

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A lien or attachment made as security pursuant to a court order or judgment against a debtor. … [Read more...]

JUDICIAL ADMISSIONS

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Those which are generally made in writing in court by the attorney of the party; they appear upon the record, as in the pleadings and the like. … [Read more...]

JUDGE MADE LAW

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Case law made by judges who have interpreted statutes in an unusual or extreme way, potentially motivated by an agenda or ideology. … [Read more...]

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