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Dictionary of Law |
paid into court :: legal definitionPaid into court - adj. referring to money deposited with the clerk of the court by a person or entity who knows that the money is owed but does not know to whom they should pay it until the outcome of a lawsuit between two other parties is decided. In short, the party handing over the money is saying: "Here is the money. You two argue over it, but spare me the trouble and cost of the suit." Example: A contractor buys supplies from a hardware store on credit. The store is owned by two people who have dissolved their partnership and are fighting over who owns accounts receivable, including the funds owed by the contractor. The contractor knows he owes the money for his supplies, wants to meet his obligations, and wants to get rid of the debt. So the contractor gives what he thinks he owes the hardware store to the court to hold while the two former partners settle their differences. See also: interpleader and Related Law Terms ↓ Related Law Termsabstract of judgment :: n. a written summary of a judgment which states ho ... aying the debt. See also: levy lienamend :: v. to alter or change by adding, subtracting, or s ... mended pleading statute stipulation amicus curiae :: n. Latin for "friend of the court," a party or an ... party's presentation to the court. answer :: n. in law, a written pleading filed by a defendant ... emurrer general denial verification appeal :: 1) v. to ask a higher court to reverse the decisio ... ng, as in "he has filed an appeal." appearance :: n. the act of a party or an attorney showing up in ... neral appearance special appearance arbitration :: n. a mini-trial, which may be for a lawsuit ready ... tance of the arbitrator's decision. attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment bail :: 1) n. the money or bond put up to secure the relea ... bond bail bondsman own recognizance bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy bar examination :: n. the examination given in each state by either t ... n that district. See also: attorney Chief Justice :: n. the presiding judge of any State Supreme Court ... nks of existing Associate Justices. child custody :: n. a court's determination of which parent, relati ... pport custody divorce joint custody claim in bankruptcy :: n. the written claim filed by persons or businesse ... : bankruptcy bankruptcy proceedings clean hands doctrine :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense common area :: n. in condominium and some cooperative housing pro ... tage of total store space occupied. complaint :: n. the first document filed with the court (actual ... g prayer service of process summons conservator :: n. a guardian and protector appointed by a judge t ... ies. See also: conservatee guardian constitution :: n. the fundamental, underlying document which esta ... ts common law constitutional rights contract :: 1) n. an agreement with specific terms between two ... n oral contract unilateral contract contributory negligence :: n. a doctrine of common law that if a person was i ... : comparative negligence negligence cost bill :: n. a list of claimed court costs submitted by the ... also: court costs prevailing party court :: n. 1) the judge, as in "The court rules in favor o ... cost and wait of full court trials. court costs :: n. fees for expenses that the courts pass on to at ... ee also: cost bill prevailing party creditor's claim :: n. a claim required to be filed in writing, in a p ... e also: claim in bankruptcy probate cross-complaint :: n. after a complaint has been filed against a defe ... g prayer service of process summons damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages declaratory judgment :: n. a judgment of a court which determines the righ ... ys it. See also: declaratory relief deed :: 1) n. the written document which transfers title ( ... veyance deed of trust warranty deed default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons deposition :: n. the taking and recording of testimony of a witn ... See also: deponent depose discovery enjoin :: v. for a court to order that someone either do a s ... so: injunction temporary injunction equal protection of the law :: n. the right of all persons to have the same acces ... laws." See also: due process of law file :: 1) v. to deposit with the clerk of the court a wri ... rrespondence and notes on the case. final settlement :: n. an agreement reached by the parties to a lawsui ... rneys present. See also: settlement fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud gag order :: n. a judge's order prohibiting the attorneys and t ... st day in office, January 22, 1993. garnish :: v. to obtain a court order directing a party holdi ... ed. See also: garnishee garnishment habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction. harmless error :: n. an error by a judge in the conduct of a trial w ... ar to be harmless." See also: error hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay impleader :: n. a procedural device before trial in which a par ... than having two suits in a series. in kind :: adj. referring to payment, distribution or substit ... . See also: distribution trust will in propria persona :: adj. from Latin "for one's self," acting on one's ... client and an ass for an attorney." injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ insolvency :: n. 1) the condition of having more debts (liabilit ... the property. See also: bankruptcy interest :: n. 1) any and all, partial or total right to prope ... nal property real property standing interpleader :: n. the procedure when two parties are involved in ... e claimants fight over it in court. interrogatories :: n. a set of written questions to a party to a laws ... ing. See also: deposition discovery intervene :: v. to obtain the court's permission to enter into ... ntion joinder multiplicity of suits joint and several :: adj. referring to a debt or a judgment for neglige ... ution contributory negligence joint judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate judicial foreclosure :: n. a judgment by a court in favor of foreclosure o ... deed of trust foreclosure mortgage jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue jury :: n. one of the remarkable innovations of the Englis ... hallenge sequester venire voir dire jury fees :: n. the rather minimal amount paid each day to juro ... ees as a court cost. See also: jury juvenile court :: n. a special court or department of a trial court ... See also: court juvenile delinquent last clear chance :: n. a rule of law in determining responsibility for ... contributory negligence negligence levy :: 1) v. to seize (take) property upon a writ of exec ... heriff's sale tax writ of execution libel :: 1) n. to publish in print (including pictures), wr ... libel per se public figure slander lis pendens :: (lease pen-dense) n. Latin for "a suit pending," a ... ob can be penalized by court order. long-arm statute :: n. law which gives a local state court jurisdictio ... rt jurisdiction over the defendant. Miranda warning :: n. the requirement, also called the Miranda rule, ... me such a suspect? See also: rights motion for a summary judgment :: n. a written request for a judgment in the moving ... strict procedures. See also: motion no fault insurance :: n: a type of automobile insurance required of car ... ling lawsuits. See also: negligence nominal party :: n. a defendant or a plaintiff included in a lawsui ... ed. See also: necessary party party notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice out of court :: adj. referring to actions, including negotiations ... is dismissed. See also: settlement party of the first part :: n. reference in a written contract to identify one ... ies another party to the agreement. peremptory challenge :: n. the right of the plaintiff and the defendant in ... challenge for cause jury voir dire petition :: 1) n. a formal written request to a court for an o ... dent. See also: divorce motion writ precedent :: 1) n. a prior reported opinion of an appeals court ... to perform. See also: stare decisis privileged communication :: n. statements and conversations made under circums ... See also: attorney-client privilege privileges and immunities :: n. the fundamental rights that people enjoy in fre ... t impinge on constitutional rights. probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will promissory note :: n. a written promise by a person (variously called ... lso: interest obligee obligor usury proper party :: n. a person or entity who has an interest (financi ... lf. See also: necessary party party quiet title action :: n. a lawsuit to establish a party's title to real ... opposition. See also: notice title receiver :: n. 1) a neutral person (often a professional trust ... owing they were obtained illegally. respondent :: n. 1) the party who is required to answer a petiti ... "appellant") in the appeals court. review :: n. the judicial consideration of a lower court jud ... ate court reversal reversible error sanction :: n. 1) a financial penalty imposed by a judge on a ... ction." See also: contempt of court satisfaction of judgment :: n. a document signed by a judgment creditor (the p ... ord. See also: abstract of judgment servant :: n. an employee of an employer, technically one who ... ndent contractor master and servant setoff :: (offset) n. a claim by a defendant in a lawsuit th ... ee also: affirmative defense offset shortening time :: n. an order of the court in response to the motion ... e notice is served within 24 hours. small claims court :: n. a division of most municipal, city or other low ... od example of a small claims court. specific performance :: n. the right of a party to a contract to demand th ... artwork. See also: contract prayer subpena duces tecum :: : (suh-pea-nah dooh-chess-take-uhm or dooh-kess-ta ... ng a court order. See also: witness summary adjudication of issues :: n. a court order ruling that certain factual issue ... is made. See also: summary judgment summary judgment :: n. a court order ruling that no factual issues rem ... tion summary adjudication of issues toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry. unjust enrichment :: n. a benefit by chance, mistake or another's misfo ... perty. See also: constructive trust venue :: n. 1) the proper or most convenient location for t ... ion. See also: forum non conveniens Popular Law Searcheslegal definition ministerial act :: n. an act, particularly of a governmental employee ... exercising any individual judgment.chancery legal definition :: n. a court that can order acts performed. Today ch ... ts in most states. See also: equity testamentary disposition legal definition :: n. how the terms of a will divide the testator's ( ... named beneficiaries. See also: will contract of sufferance :: n. a "hold-over" tenancy after a lease has expired ... y tenancy at will unlawful detainer forthwith legal definition :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. forthwith definition legal :: adv. a term found in contracts, court orders and s ... mediacy, with no excuses for delay. what is to wit in a legal contract :: prep. that is to say. Example: "the passengers in ... tty Bumgartner and Sherry Younger." mirror wills legal definition :: n. the wills of a husband and wife which are ident ... d each names the other as executor. clean hands doctrine latin :: n. a rule of law that a person coming to court wit ... ices. See also: affirmative defense sine qua non only relates to contract law :: (see-nay kwah nahn) prep. Latin for "without which ... qua non of the injury to Playmate. Other Law Terms - Ppaid into court :: adj. referring to money deposited with the clerk o ... differences. See also: interpleaderpain and suffering :: n. the physical and mental distress suffered from ... l damages special damages suffering palimony :: n. a substitute for alimony in cases in which the ... the relationship. See also: alimony pander :: 1) v. to solicit customers for a prostitute. 2) n. ... ons or favors. See also: prostitute panderer :: n. 1) a person who panders or solicits for a prost ... special interests. See also: pander panel :: n. the list of people selected to appear for jury ... or jury duty. See also: jury venire paper hanger :: n. slang for a person who criminally writes and ca ... ey in them. See also: forgery fraud par :: n. 1) an equal level. 2) the face value of a stock ... common stock preferred stock stock paralegal :: n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiri ... h less than that for the attorneys. paramount title :: n. a right to real property which prevails over an ... n's claim of title. See also: title parcel :: n. a defined piece of real estate, usually resulti ... See also: real estate real property pardon :: 1) v. to use the executive power of a Governor or ... also: amnesty commutation reprieve parens patriae :: (paa-rens pat-tree-eye) n. Latin for "father of hi ... pport custody divorce guardian ward parent :: n. the lawful and natural father or mother of a pe ... natural parent. See also: adoption parental neglect :: n. a crime consisting of acts or omissions of a pa ... usive or sexually predatory person. pari delicto :: adj. equal fault. See also: in pari delicto ... al fault. See also: in pari delicto parish :: n. 1) a geographic area served by a church (partic ... overnmental equivalent of a county. parody :: n. the humorous use of an existing song, play, or ... l significance. See also: copyright parol :: adj. oral. See also: parol evidence rule ... oral. See also: parol evidence rule parol evidence rule :: n. if there is evidence in writing (such as a sign ... or contradict the written document. |