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Nunc Pro Tunc

September 15, 2015 by: Content Team

The Latin term nunc pro tunc translates literally to “now for then.” This term is commonly used in the U.S. legal system to signify that a court ruling or order applies retroactively to a ruling made at an earlier date. The most common use of nunc pro tunc is to correct clerical errors, or accidental omissions made by the court […]

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