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Fiat

Fiat (let it be done), a decree; a short order or warrant of some judge or public officer for making out and allowing certain processes.

Nisi

appears and shows cause why it should be withdrawn, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1068. Nisi. A decree, rule, or order of the Court is said to be made nisi when it is to take effect

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Conformity, bill of

the Court of Chancery, he filed this bill against the creditors to have their claims adjusted, and a decree settling order and payment of assets made. This bill was so called, probably because the executor or administrator

Marriage

the time of the second marriage will invalidate it. Persons who are divorced may marry again after the decree is made absolute. as to this, and as to how far the English law recognizes foreign divorces, see

Suit of partition

partition, means a judgment delivered by a court in a partition suit which is followed by a preliminary decree cannot be said to be a final judgment in the suit. Proceedings which parties may take pursuant to

Liability of such persons

21, Rule 50(2) is that primarily the question to try would be whether the person against whom the decree is sought to be executed was a partner of the firm, when the cause of action accrued, but

Jurisdiction

the res or property in contest, and to the authority of the court to render the judgement or decree it assumes to make, CIT v. Pearl Mech Engineering Foundry Works (P) Ltd., (2004) 4 SCC 597 (603).

Contempt of court

the part of a person who has no right to do so, and refusing to acquiesce in the ruling of the Court or speaking disrespectfully of or to the judge or jury or any other person on

Absolute

the other party succeed in showing cause why it should not be made absolute (discharged); but see also DECREE NISI.

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