Law terminology · MLC-0107
Law terms: D (18)
- damagesMoney that a defendant pays a plaintiff in a civil case if the plaintiff has won. Damages may be compensatory...
- de factoLatin, meaning "in fact" or "actually." Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.
- de jureLatin, meaning "in law." Something that exists by operation of law.
- de novoLatin, meaning "anew." A trial de novo is a completely new trial. Appellate review de novo implies no...
- debtorA person, business, or government entity concerning which a case under the Bankruptcy Code has been filed.
- declaratory judgmentA legal determination of a court defining the rights and obligations of litigants to resolve legal...
- default judgmentA judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff because of the defendant’s failure to answer or appear to...
- defendantIn a civil case, the person or entity against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person...
- depositionAn oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often...
- dischargeA release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts. Some debts, such as certain...
- Dischargeable debtA debt for which the Bankruptcy Code allows the debtor's personal liability to be eliminated.
- Disclosure statementA written document prepared by a Chapter 11 plan proponent that is designed to provide "adequate information"...
- discoveryThe process by which lawyers learn about their opponent’s case in preparation for trial. Typical tools of...
- dismissal with prejudiceCourt action that prevents an identical lawsuit or criminal charges from being filed later.
- dismissal without prejudiceCourt action that allows a later filing.
- disposable incomeIncome not reasonably necessary for the maintenance or support of the debtor or dependents and certain other...
- docketA log containing the complete history of each case in the form of brief chronological entries summarizing the...
- due processIn criminal law, the constitutional guarantee that a defendant will receive a fair and impartial trial. In...
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