STATUS QUO

The norm, the usual and normal state of things that is to be expected at the time. … [Read more...] about STATUS QUO

A meeting of the judge and lawyers in a case to discuss the progress made in the case and what can be expected moving forward. The judge may ask where the discovery process is at present, what has been conducted and what is outstanding, whether the parties have attempted to settle the case, depositions and other pretrial issues. The status conference may also be the place where … [Read more...] about STATUS CONFERENCE

The condition of persons. It also means estate, because it signifies the condition or circumstances in which the owner stands with regard to his property. This may also refer to immigration, being the visa category that an immigrant is assigned and the privileges provided, for example, being given a student visa or being a green card holder and having permanent resident status. … [Read more...] about STATUS

in Louisiana. Slaves for a time, who have acquired the right of being free at a time to come, or on a condition which is not fulfilled, or in a certain event which has not happened, but who, in the mean time, remain in a state of slavery. … [Read more...] about STATU LIBERI

Lat. In Roman law. One who is made free by will under a condition ; one who has his' liberty fixed and appointed at a certain time or on a certain condition. Dig. 40, 7. … [Read more...] about STATU LIBER