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absolute-bar rule

The absolute bar rule prohibits a creditor who disposes of collateral in a commercially unreasonable manner from obtaining a deficiency judgment.

For example:

§ 9-610 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) codifies the...

abstention doctrine

The abstention doctrine is an authority that precludes federal courts from hearing cases within its jurisdictions, instead, giving state courts authority over the case. The policy behind this doctrine is rooted in federalism, and the interest...

abstract

Abstract refers to an abbreviated history of an official record. Some common usages of the term “abstract” in a legal sense include:

“Abstract of title” merely recites what the land records disclose without giving opinion or advice...

abstract of judgment

Abstract of judgement refers to a copy or summary of a court’s judgement. Some common uses of the term “abstract of judgement” include:

In the context of a civil case, abstract of judgement is a document disclosing a monetary award...

abstract of record

An abstract of record is a summary of a trial that offers the key details for the appellate court to consider, such as the facts, all proceedings in the case to date, the trial court's decision, and the legal issues to be determined. To...

abstract of title

Abstract of title is a summary of facts relied on as evidence of title. It refers to all the important actions which are relevant to the title, such as filings of liens and encumbrances, any conveyances, transfers, assignments, and other...

abstract of trust

Abstract of trust is a brief version of the trust document that allows certain details of the trust (such as the names of the beneficiaries) that you want to keep confidential to be omitted. It is often used to provide proof of trust...

abstracter

An abstracter is someone who collects or researches information or summarizes such information in order to maintain data or records.

See also: Abstract, Abstract of Title

[Last updated in February of 2022...

abuse

Abuse is an action that intentionally causes harm or injures another person. This can refer to physical abuse, psychological abuse, mental abuse, or child abuse (see below).

Abuse is also to misuse something - e.g., abuse...

abuse excuse

Abuse excuse is defined as a self-defense claim which is usually used in criminal cases, stating that a defendant is incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong or controlling their impulses because of being subjected to prolonged...

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