Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
affidavit of defense — The same in most jurisdictions as an affidavit of merits. In at least one jurisdiction, however, an affidavit of defense has been the equivalent of a plea or answer. 41 Am J1st Pl § 171, note … Ballentine's law dictionary
affidavit of defense — An affidavit stating that the defendant has a good defense to the plaintiffs action on the merits; e.g. affidavit filed with motion for summary judgment. Fed.R. Civil P. 56(e) … Black's law dictionary
affidavit — af·fi·da·vit /ˌa fə dā vət/ n [Medieval Latin, he/she has pledged faith, third singular perfect of affidare see affiant]: a sworn statement in writing made esp. under oath or on affirmation before an authorized magistrate or officer compare… … Law dictionary
defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or … Black's law dictionary
defense — That which is offered and alleged by the party proceeded against in an action or suit, as a reason in law or fact why the plaintiff should not recover or establish what he seeks. That which is put forward to diminish plaintiffs cause of action or … Black's law dictionary
affidavit 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… … Ballentine's law dictionary
affidavit 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 … Black's law dictionary
affidavit 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 … Black's law dictionary
affidavit of merits — an affidavit made by a party to an action (as to prevent the automatic entry of judgment against that party) setting forth that the party has a substantial and genuine ground of action or defense and that the complaint or plea filed is not sham… … Useful english dictionary
National Defense Education Act — The National Defense Education Act (NDEA), signed into law on September 2, 1958, provided funding to United States education institutions at all levels.[1] The act authorized funding for four years, increasing funding per year: for example,… … Wikipedia
