Final Sentence
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
One which puts an
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One which puts an end to a case. Distinguished from interlocutory
Defined under Sentence in Black's Law Dictionary.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Distinguished from a definitive sentence. Marshall, C. J», 1 Cranch's R. 103. The last decree of an inferior court is Jinal in relation to the power of that court, but not in relation to the property itself, [which is the subject of litigation,] unless it be acquiesced under. Id. ibid.