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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 …

The U.S. has a dual court system — state courts and federal courts. State courts are established by state law and have broad jurisdiction, which means they handle many types of cases. Federal courts are established under the U.S. Constitution and have a limited jurisdiction, typically limited to cases involving …

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 | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i | j | l | m | n | o | p | r | s | t | u | v | w A Acquittal A jury verdict that a criminal defendant …