postea

The return of the judge before whom a cause was tried, after a verdict, of what was done in the cause, which is endorsed on the nisi prius record.

Noun

  1. The return of the judge before whom a cause was tried, after a verdict, of what was done in the cause, which is endorsed on the nisi prius record.
    • 1821, Arnold v Mundy, N.J. Lexis 2. […]and upon coming in of the Postea there was a rule to shew cause why that nonsuit should not be set aside and a new trial granted.

Origin

From Latin posteā (“after those things”).

Forms

posteas