Uphold - The appellate court agrees with the lower court decision and allows it to stand. See affirmed.⏎
Tort - A civil, not criminal, wrong. A negligent or intentional injury against a person or property, with the exception of breach of contract.⏎
Verdict - The decision of a trial jury or a judge that determines the guilt or innocence of a criminal defendant, or that determines the final outcome of a civil case.⏎
Statement of intention - A declaration made by a chapter 7 debtor concerning plans for dealing with consumer debts that are secured by property of the estate.⏎
Voluntary transfer - A transfer of a debtor's property with the debtor's consent.⏎