|
Today's Terms
Courts of record
Definition:
Courts whose proceedings are permanently recorded, and which have the power to fine or imprison for contempt. In Utah, they include the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, district courts and juvenile courts. Courts not of record are those of lesser authority whose proceedings are not permanently recorded, i.e., the Justice Courts
Lis pendens
Definition:
A pending suit.
Bail bond
Definition:
an obligation signed by the defendant, with sureties, to secure his/her presence in court;
More Legal Terms >
|
Did You Know?