Latin Terms and Phrases - D
Decree nisi
| Category | D |
|---|---|
| Title | Decree nisi |
| Details | A provisional decision of a court which does not have force or effect until a certain condition is met such as another petition brought before the court or after the passage of a period time, after which it is called a decree absolute. Although no longer required in many jurisdictions, this was the model for divorce procedures wherein a court would issue A decree nisi, which would have no force or effect until a period of time passed (30 days or 6 months). |
| Created On | April 23, 2011, 4:50 PM |
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