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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of term of court:
A term of court is a period of time when a court is in session to conduct legal business. It can also refer to a specific provision in a contract that is essential for the contract to exist or that deals with important issues like price or quality. An implied term is a provision that is not expressly agreed upon but is
read into the contract by a court. A material term is a contractual provision dealing with a significant issue. A
nonessential term is any provision that is not regarded as fundamental. A
term of years is a fixed period covering a precise number of years, and a term
in gross is a term that is unattached to an estate or
inheritance.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A fixed period of time during which a court conducts judicial business.
Examples:
- The fall term of court begins in September and ends in December.
- The judge scheduled a hearing during the next term of court.
The examples illustrate that a term of court is a specific period of time during which a court operates. This can include regular terms, special terms, and adjourned terms. It is important to know the term of court when scheduling hearings or trials.
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