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Arret

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Fr. A judgment, sentenco or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. The term is derived from the French law, and is used in Canada and Louisiana. 8aisie arrit is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person. Code Prac. La. art. 209; 2 Low. Can. 77; 5 Low. Can. 198, 218.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Fr. A judginent, sentence, or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction. The term is derived trom the French law, and is used in Canada and Louisiana. Saisie arrét is an attachment of property in the hands of a third person, Code Prac. La. art. 209; 2 Low. Can. 77; 5 Low. Can. 198, 218.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fr.

In French law. The judgment, decision or decree of a court. So called according to Spelman, because it puts the matter at rest after the agitation of debate or argument. Spelman, voc. Arrestare,