General (not jurisdiction-specific)

A lawsuit to establish ownership of real property against other claims.

A recorded notice that a lawsuit affecting title to real property is pending.

The document that starts an appeal.

The body of law, historically administered by courts of chancery, that provides remedies such as injunctions and specific performance.

A model law covering commercial transactions such as sales and secured transactions. It has force only as each state enacts it.

The party responding to an appeal.

The heading of a court document identifying the court, the parties, the case number and the document title.

Describes an order made during a case that is not a final judgment.

The court’s official record of filings and events in a case.

The level of deference an appellate court gives to the lower court’s decision on a particular issue.