For Appearance we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Canadian Law, Carpet, Champagne, Divorce, Insolvency, Law, Legal, Non-Profit Governance, Personal Injury Law and Wine.

Appearance (Canadian Law)

The act of showing up in court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused or any other party to a civil or criminal suit. It implies that you accept the power of the court to try the matter (i.e. "jurisdiction"). Appearances are most often made by lawyers on their clients behalf and any appearance by a lawyer binds the client. You can make a limited appearance called a "special appearance" in which your presence is not to imply acceptance of the court's jurisdiction but, rather, to challenge the jurisdiction of the court. An example of the usefulness of a "special appearance" would be where you want to raise the fact that you were never properly served with the court papers.

Appearance (Carpet)

A description of a substance at normal room temperature and atmospheric conditions. Appearance may include the color size and consistency of a material.

Appearance (Champagne)

A term used in sensory evaluation of wine to describe whether a wine is crystal clear (brilliant), cloudy, or contains sediment. In this context, it has nothing to do with color. In sparkling wines, appearance usually refers to the "bead."

Appearance (Divorce)

A formal submission to the courts by the defendant (respondent) in response to the a complaint or summons.

Appearance (Insolvency)

The act of showing up in Court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused, or any other party to a Court
action.

Appearance (Law)

The act of coming into court as a party to a suit either in person or through an attorney.

Appearance (Legal)

The act of coming into court as a party to a suit either in person or through an attorney.

Appearance (Non-Profit Governance)

The filing of a document with a court stating that a party seeks to be heard by the court.

Appearance (Personal Injury Law)

1. The formal proceeding by which a defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court. 2. A written notification to the plaintiff by an attorney stating that he or she is representing the defendant.
Appellate Court. A court having jurisdiction to hear an appeal and review the decisions of a lower or inferior court.

Appearance (Wine)

A wine’s appearance refers to the clarity of the wine. If it’s crystal clear, they say it’s brilliant. If it’s cloudy, it has sediment in it.

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