merits
31final decision on the merits — A determination of the merits of a cause which will, in due time, by operation of law, lead to a final judgment in the cause. Fisher v Sun Underwriters Ins. Co. 55 RI 175, 179 A 702, 103 ALR 1097 …
32plea to the merits — See pleading to the merits …
33judgement on the merits — noun judgment rendered through analysis and adjudication of the factual issues presented • Syn: ↑judgment on the merits • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑judgment, ↑judgement, ↑ …
34judgment on the merits — noun judgment rendered through analysis and adjudication of the factual issues presented • Syn: ↑judgement on the merits • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑judgment, ↑judgement, ↑ …
35judge something on its merits — judge (or consider) something on its merits assess something solely with regard to its intrinsic quality rather than other external factors …
36treasury of merits — Date: 1636 the superabundant satisfaction of Christ for human sins and the excess of merit of the saints which according to Roman Catholic theology is effective for salvation of others and is available for dispensation through indulgences …
37affidavit of merits — One setting forth that the defendant has a meritorious defense (substantial and not technical) and stating the facts constituting the same. See affidavit of defense …
38affidavit of merits — One setting forth that the defendant has a meritorious defense (substantial and not technical) and stating the facts constituting the same. See affidavit of defense …
39affidavit of merits — (sometimes called affidavit of defense). An affidavit stating the foundation of the defendant s defense and denying the right of the plaintiff to recover in the action. 41 Am J1st Pl § 172. Such affidavit is required on a motion to set aside a… …
40defense on the merits — See meritorious defense …