Tag Archives: Legal Terms

A civil judgment and a judgment lien are not the same things, although they do relate to the same debt.A civil judgment is an official decision by the court regarding a civil lawsuit. If the judgment is in favor of the plaintiff (the party filing the lawsuit), the judgment typically …

Every business has a “legal” or “true name.” When researching a company, it is important to identify its legal name. In the case of a corporation or limited liability company, the legal name is the one on its formation document — e.g., the articles of incorporation or articles of organization. …

A “disposition” is the final outcome of a case, regardless of what it is called. Here is a list of typical criminal case dispositions. Guilty or Conviction: This is the worst possible disposition if you are the defendant. It means that the case was heard and decided against you. With …