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collateral proceeding see proceeding
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
collateral proceeding
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collateral proceeding — An action or proceeding wherein a judgment is attacked collaterally, that is, without seeking directly the overturning of the judgment. Alford v Guffy (Ky) 115 SW 216, 217. See collateral attack … Ballentine's law dictionary
proceeding — pro·ceed·ing n 1: a particular step or series of steps in the enforcement, adjudication, or administration of rights, remedies, laws, or regulations: as a: an action, hearing, trial, or application before the court collateral proceeding: a… … Law dictionary
collateral — col·lat·er·al 1 /kə la tə rəl, la trəl/ adj 1 a: accompanying as a secondary fact, activity, or agency but subordinate to a main consideration b: not directly relevant or material a collateral evidentiary matter a collateral issue 2: belonging to … Law dictionary
collateral — /kalaetsral/ Property which is pledged as security for the satisfaction of a debt. Collateral is additional security for performance of principal obligation, or that which is by the side, and not in direct line. Shaffer v. Davidson, Wyo., 445… … Black's law dictionary
collateral — /kalaetsral/ Property which is pledged as security for the satisfaction of a debt. Collateral is additional security for performance of principal obligation, or that which is by the side, and not in direct line. Shaffer v. Davidson, Wyo., 445… … Black's law dictionary
proceeding — In a general sense, the form and manner of conducting juridical business before a court or judicial officer. Regular and orderly progress in form of law, including all possible steps in an action from its commencement to the execution of judgment … Black's law dictionary
collateral attack — see attack Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. collateral attack n … Law dictionary
collateral attack — Attempting to impeach or challenging the integrity of ajudgment, decree, or order in an action or proceeding other than that in which the judgment, decree, or order was rendered, other than by appeal from, or review of, the judgment, decree, or… … Ballentine's law dictionary
administrative collateral estoppel — Principles of this estoppel doctrine apply when agency is acting in a judicial capacity and resolves disputed issues of fact properly before it which parties have had adequate opportunity to litigate; threshold inquiry is whether earlier… … Black's law dictionary
administrative collateral estoppel — Principles of this estoppel doctrine apply when agency is acting in a judicial capacity and resolves disputed issues of fact properly before it which parties have had adequate opportunity to litigate; threshold inquiry is whether earlier… … Black's law dictionary
