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with prejudice

Legal services; Courts

A declaration which dismisses all rights. A judgment barring the right to bring or maintain an action on the same claim or cause.

warranty deed

Legal services; Courts

A deed which guarantees that the title conveyed is good and its transfer rightful.

quitclaim deed

Legal services; Courts

A deed without warranty of title which passes whatever title the grantor has to another.

summary judgment

Legal services; Courts

A judgment given on the basis of pleadings, affidavits, and exhibits presented for the record without any need for a trial. It is used when there is no dispute as to the facts of the case and one ...

conviction

Legal services; Courts

A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Tax Court of the United States

Legal services; Courts

A judicial body which hears cases concerning federal tax laws.

trial

Legal services; Courts

A judicial examination of issues between parties to an action.

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