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Legal Definitions - term of court

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Definition of term of court

Definition: A fixed period of time during which a court conducts judicial business.

Examples:

  • The fall term of court begins in September and ends in December.
  • The judge scheduled a hearing during the next term of court.

The examples illustrate that a term of court is a specific period of time during which a court operates. This can include regular terms, special terms, and adjourned terms. It is important to know the term of court when scheduling hearings or trials.

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Simple Definition

A term of court is a period of time when a court is in session to conduct legal business. It can also refer to a specific provision in a contract that is essential for the contract to exist or that deals with important issues like price or quality. An implied term is a provision that is not expressly agreed upon but is read into the contract by a court. A material term is a contractual provision dealing with a significant issue. A nonessential term is any provision that is not regarded as fundamental. A term of years is a fixed period covering a precise number of years, and a term in gross is a term that is unattached to an estate or inheritance.

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