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The process of introducing a consent decree begins with negotiation. [5] One of three things happens: a lawsuit is filed and the parties concerned reach an agreement prior to adjudication of the contested issues; a lawsuit is filed and actively contested, and the parties reach an agreement after the court has ruled on some issues; or the parties settle their dispute prior to the filing of a ...
In jurisdictions based on English common-law systems, the party bringing a criminal charge (in most cases, the state) is called the "prosecution", but the party bringing most forms of civil action is the "plaintiff" or "claimant". In both kinds of action the other party is known as the "defendant".
A final decree fully and finally disposes of the whole litigation, determining all questions raised by the case, and it leaves nothing that requires further judicial action; it is also appealable. An interlocutory decree is a provisional or preliminary order that determines issues of fact or law in advance of a final decree, but leaves other ...
Decree in suit for account between principal and agent. 17 Special directions as to accounts. 18 Decree in suit for partition of property or separate possession of a share therein. 19 Decree when set-off or counter-claim is allowed. Appeal from decree relating to set-off or counter-claim. 20 Certified copies of judgment and decree to be furnished.
A decree nisi or rule nisi (from Latin nisi 'unless') is a court order that will come into force at a future date unless a particular condition is met. [1] Unless the condition is met, the ruling becomes a decree absolute (rule absolute), and is binding. [2]
Interlocutory / ˌ ɪ n t ə r ˈ l ɒ k j ə ˌ t ɔː r i / is a legal term which can refer to an order, sentence, decree, or judgment, given in an intermediate stage between the commencement and conclusion of a cause of action, used to provide a temporary or provisional decision on an issue. Thus, an interlocutory order is not final and is ...
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Rule by decree is a style of governance allowing quick, unchallenged promulgation of law by a single person or group of people, usually without legislative approval. While intended to allow rapid responses to a crisis, rule by decree is easily abused and is often a key feature of dictatorships .