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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of nunc pro tunc judgment:
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nunc pro tunc judgment is a legal term that refers to a
court order that is entered retroactively, as if it had been entered at an earlier time. This is done to correct errors or omissions in the court's records. For example, if a judge forgot to sign a judgment, a nunc pro tunc order could be used to make the judgment valid
A more thorough explanation:
A nunc pro tunc judgment is a procedural device used to amend the record of a judgment to make it accurate. It is often used to correct defects in real-estate titles. The phrase means "now for then" in Latin.
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