Store Decisis
Legal practice followed in the American and English judicial systems of following the precedents of former decisions in deciding new cases. The application of this doctrine has not only enhanced the uniformity and stability of the law throughout the country, but has also enabled the courts to be more efficient by providing guidelines for current cases.
Popular Real Estate Terms
Worth of property based on the relevant economic factors (e.g., state of the economy, unemployment rate). ...
(1) Method of measurement lumber using the board foot cubic measure. The board measure is used to estimate quantities and prices of lumber materials. (2) Method of estimating lumber ...
Legal action between a plaintiff and defendant. ...
English style of architecture characterized by carving and paneling and flattened arches. ...
In between, intermediate, intervening; passing an interest from a principal to a second party and then to a third party. ...
Levied on those benefiting from the installation of a sewer. ...
A mortgage on which the interest rate is constant, but the payments are structured to increase, so the loan is paid off much earlier. ...
An agreement, debt, or low which can be operationalized, fulfilled, completed, or performed. ...
A lease contract to possess a parcel or property for a certain period of time. A leased fee estate is a conditional estate conveyance in real property for a specified period of time. The ...
Have a question or comment?
We're here to help.