What is SUSTAINING A RULING?

a term that is applied to the upholding of a decision, the interpretation or the ruling of a court.

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Related Legal Terms
PUBLIC RULING, LETTER RULING, REVENUE RULING, SUSTAINING ACTIVITY, SUSTAINING ENGINEERING, PRIVATE RULING, SUSTAINING A VERDICT, SUSTAINING DEMURRER, HARD CASES, STRICTLY CONSTRUED


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