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Legal Definitions - matter of

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Definition of matter of

MATTER OF

Matter of means "in the matter of" and is used in legal proceedings that do not involve opposing parties. It is often used in cases that deal with estates or other uncontested matters.

  • In re Butler's Estate
  • Matter of Smith's Trust

These examples show how matter of is used in legal proceedings that deal with estates or trusts. In both cases, there are no opposing parties, and the proceedings are uncontested.

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Simple Definition

Term: Matter of

Definition: Matter of means "in the matter of" and is used in legal proceedings that do not involve opposing parties, but rather something like an estate. It is often used in case citations, especially in uncontested proceedings. For example, "Matter of Butler's Estate" would refer to a legal matter related to the estate of someone named Butler.

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A 'reasonable person' is a legal fiction I'm pretty sure I've never met.

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