cognovit
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 405 U.S. 174 - D. H. Overmyer Co., Inc. of Ohio v. Frick Co. · 1972Most cited · 1,185 citing opinions
The cognovit is the ancient legal device by which the debtor consents in advance to the holder's obtaining a judgment without notice or hearing, and possibly even with the appearance, on the debtor's behalf, of an attorney designated by the holder.
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