Dismissal without prejudice - Court action that allows the later filing.⏎
De jure - Latin, meaning "in law." Something that exists by operation of law.⏎
Equity - The value of a debtor's interest in property that remains after liens and other creditors' interests are considered. (Example: If a house valued at $60,000 is subject to a $30,000 mortgage, there is $30,000 of equity.)⏎
Damages - Money that a defendant pays a plaintiff in a civil case if the plaintiff has won. Damages may be compensatory (for loss or injury) or punitive (to punish and deter future misconduct).⏎
Docket - A log containing the complete history of each case in the form of brief chronological entries summarizing the court proceedings.⏎