A term used for a defendant or potential defendant who is not worth suing since that person is in such a condition of poverty and likely to be unable to earn a significant income. This effectively makes any successful plaintiff unable to collect on an award of a judgment. … [Read more...] about JUDGMENT PROOF
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JUDICIAL COMITY
The respect of the judicial decisions rendered in a foreign state within the state and as relevant to the case currently at bar. For example, the recognition of a valid decision against a defendant awarding money damages in a foreign state that is used for enforcement and collection in another state. … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL COMITY
JUDGER
A Cheshire juryman. Jacob. … [Read more...] about JUDGER
JUDGMENT VACATED
When a court decision is set aside or reversed and a new trial is ordered. … [Read more...] about JUDGMENT VACATED
JUDICIAL CONFESSIONS
criminal law. Those voluntarily made before a magistrate, or in a court, in the due course of legal proceedings. A preliminary examination, taken in writing, by a magistrate lawfully authorized, pursuant to a statute, or the plea of guilty, made in open court to an indictment, are sufficient to found a conviction upon them. … [Read more...] about JUDICIAL CONFESSIONS