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meritorious defense see defense 2a
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
meritorious defense
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meritorious defense — A defense worthy of a hearing or judicial inquiry, because raising a question of law deserving some investigation and discussion or a real controversy as to essential facts arising from conflicting or doubtful evidence, albeit not a perfect… … Ballentine's law dictionary
defense — de·fense /di fens, dē ˌfens/ n 1: the act or action of defending see also self defense 2 a: the theory or ground that forms the basis for a defendant s opposition to an allegation in a complaint or to a charge in a charging instrument (as an… … Law dictionary
meritorious — mer·i·to·ri·ous /ˌmer ə tōr ē əs/ adj 1: deserving of honor or esteem 2: having merit a meritorious claim Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
meritorious — /mehratorQyss/ Possessing or characterized by merit in the legal sense of the word. See merits @ meritorious cause of action This description is sometimes applied to a person with whom the ground of action, or the consideration, originated or… … Black's law dictionary
meritorious — /mehratorQyss/ Possessing or characterized by merit in the legal sense of the word. See merits @ meritorious cause of action This description is sometimes applied to a person with whom the ground of action, or the consideration, originated or… … Black's law dictionary
defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or … Black's law dictionary
defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or … Black's law dictionary
defense on the merits — See meritorious defense … Ballentine's law dictionary
Meritorious Service Medal (United States) — Meritorious Service Medal Awarded by United States Armed Forces Ty … Wikipedia
Defense Meritorious Service Medal — Awarded by the United States Department of Defense Type Medal … Wikipedia
