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implied contract

Legal services; Courts

A contract not created or evidenced by the explicit agreement of the parties but one inferred by law; as the use of electric power in your home implies a contract with the light company.

defunct

Legal services; Courts

A corporation no longer operative; having ceased to exist.

subpoena duces tecum

Legal services; Courts

A court order commanding a witness to bring certain documents or records to court.

stay

Legal services; Courts

A court order halting a judicial proceeding.

permanent injunction

Legal services; Courts

A court order requiring that some action be taken, or that some party refrain from taking action. It differs from forms of temporary relief, such as a temporary restraining order or preliminary ...

quiet title action

Legal services; Courts

A court proceeding to remove a cloud on the title to real property.

foreclosure

Legal services; Courts

A court proceeding upon default in a mortgage to vest title in the mortgagee.

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