Legal Definitions - subsequent

Subsequent refers to something that occurs or exists after another event, action, or point in time. It indicates a chronological order where one thing follows another.

Here are some examples to illustrate this term:

• Imagine a situation where a company signs a major business agreement. If, a few months later, the parties involved decide to modify some terms of that agreement, they might create a subsequentaddendum. This means the addendum was drafted and agreed upon after the original agreement was finalized, adding to or altering its provisions.

• Consider a criminal investigation where police gather initial evidence. If new information or witness testimonies emerge several weeks later, these would be considered subsequent findings. These findings are important because they came to light after the initial evidence collection, potentially influencing the direction of the case.

• In a property dispute, a court might issue a preliminary injunction to prevent certain actions. If, during the ongoing legal process, the court holds a full trial and issues a final judgment, that judgment would be a subsequent ruling. It is rendered after the initial injunction and represents the court's definitive decision on the matter.