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...]

A Cheshire juryman. Jacob. … [Read more...]

When a court decision is set aside or reversed and a new trial is ordered. … [Read more...]

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...]

(Judge's Certificate) English practice. The judge who tries the cause is authorized by several statutes in certain cases to certify, so as to decide when the party or parties shall or shall not be entitled to costs. It is of great importance in many cases, that these certificates should be obtained at the time of trial. 2. The Lord Chancellor often requires the opinion of the … [Read more...]