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Interrogatories
Definition:
In the discovery phase of civil litigation, these written questions are submitted by one party to another party and must be answered in writing under oath.
Decree
Definition:
A decision or order of the court. A final decree is one, which fully and finally disposes of the litigation. An interlocutory decree is a preliminary decree, which is not final.
Defamation
Definition:
The making of false, derogatory statements about a person's character, morals, abilities, business practices or financial status. (Includes libel, which is written, and slander, which is spoken).
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