Statute of Limitation
A deadline that begins to run after injury occurs and is discovered. The purpose of a statute of limitation is…
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Statutory Agent
A person or business designated to receive service on behalf of a business.
Status Conference
Typically held telephonically, this is a brief conference held for the Court to aid and understand where a case is…
Statement of the Case
This is the part of the appellate brief where you explain to the Court of Appeals the history of the…
Standing
Refers to one’s ability to bring a case on a certain subject. Generally, you have to be one of the…
Special Real Estate Master
A person, usually a realtor, who is appointed by the Court to sell the parties’ real party.
Special Order after Judgment
This is an order ruling on a post-decree motion, such as Motion to Reconsider, a Motion to Alter or Amend,…
Special Action
This is an option for a party to challenge a ruling made in their case before final trial has been…
Solemn Affirmation
An alternative to an oath available for those who conscientiously object to taking oaths. Those individuals instead can make a…
Sole and Separate Property
Property that belongs 100% to one spouse and is not part of the community property. Most commonly, this is property…
Sole Legal Decision-Making
If the court orders sole legal decision-making, the parent with the sole legal decision-making authority makes all decisions related to…
Sharp Hearing
A hearing to determine if a Separation Agreement is fair. A person may challenge a Separation Agreement on the basis…
