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1. www.justice.gov › civil › current-and-recent-casesCivil Division | Current and Recent Cases

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   Mar 9, 2023 · Justice.gov. Civil Division. About. Branches, Sections, and Offices. Consumer Protection Branch. Current and Recent Cases. Justice for All Act (2004) Victims Notification. DECEPTIVE PRACTICES, TELEMARKETING, and DATA PRIVACY. This page lists current CPB case updates accessible to the public.

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2. law.justia.com › casesUS Case Law, Court Opinions & Decisions :: Justia

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   Case law, also known as precedent or common law, is the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them. Depending on the relationship between the deciding court and the precedent, case law may be binding or merely persuasive.

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   What is a civil law case?

   • Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants CV-93-02419, 1995 (N.M. Dist., Aug. 18, 1994) Civil law is a body of rules that defines and protects the private rights of citizens, offers legal remedies that may be sought in a dispute, and covers areas of law such as contracts, torts, property and family law.

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   What is case law?

   • Case law, also known as precedent or common law, is the body of prior judicial decisions that guide judges deciding issues before them. Depending on the relationship between the deciding court and the precedent, case law may be binding or merely persuasive.

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   What are the different types of civil law cases?

   • Civil law cases are divided into four main categories, each covering a range of issues. See below for the types of civil cases and corresponding civil law examples. Contract law deals with agreements between two or more parties, each of which is obligated to hold up their portion of the agreement.

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   What is a civil law?

   • Civil law is derived from the laws of ancient Rome which used doctrines to develop a code that determined how legal issues would be decided. To explore this concept, consider the following civil law definition. Noun. The body of laws that govern ordinary private matters, separate from laws presiding over criminal, military, or political matters.

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   Access the world's largest database of Free Case Briefs for Law Students. Curated from law school case books, includes links for optimal case understanding.

5. harvardlawreview.org › recent-things › recent-caseRecent Case - Harvard Law Review

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   Recent Cases. Federal Courts. Kiviti v. Bhatt. Fourth Circuit Holds that Article III Mootness Doctrine Does Not Apply to Bankruptcy Proceedings. Vol. 137 No. 7 May 2024. Immigration Law. Colindres v. United States Department of State.

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7. legaldictionary.net › civil-lawCivil Law - Definition, Examples, Types, Cases, and Systems

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   Noun.The body of laws that govern ordinary private matters, separate from laws presiding over criminal, military, or political matters.

   Noun. The body of law that governs private or civil rights, providing redress for wrongs by compensating the person or entity that has been wronged rather than punishing the wrongdoer.

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   Emperor Justinian I ruled ancient Rome from 527 A.D. to 565 A.D. One of his lasting legacies is his rewriting of Roman law in “Corpus Juris Civilis,” (“Body of Civil Law”) which still serves as a basis for modern civil law systems worldwide. In the United States, civil law has a couple of different meanings. In most parts of the U.S., civil law is ...

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   Civil law and criminal law serve different purposes in the United States legal system. The primary purpose of civil law is to resolve disputes and provide compensation for someone injured by someone else’s acts or behavior. The primary purpose of criminal lawis to prevent undesirable behavior and punish those who commit an act deemed undesirable by...

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   Civil law cases are divided into four main categories, each covering a range of issues. See below for the types of civil cases and corresponding civil law examples.

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   While the lawsuit against McDonald’s made national headlines, the facts of the case regarding negligence, defective product, and breach of implied warrantymake a fascinating civil case.

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   Preponderance of Evidence– the standard of proof used in most civil trials; the jury is instructed to find for the party that has the stronger evidence, even if it is only marginally stronger than...

   Beyond a Reasonable Doubt– the standard of proof used in criminal trials; a reasonable person would believe that the defendant is guilty of the crime; a higher standard than is used in civil law.

   Common Law– the body of law that is based on judicial decisions.

   Stare Decisis – the doctrine that requires judges to use prior cases as precedenton which to decide current cases.

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8. www.casebriefs.com › blog › lawMcCann v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | Case Brief for Law Students ...

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   Apr 14, 2000 · In a false imprisonment case, Debra McCann (Plaintiff) contended that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.’s (Defendant) employees stopped the McCann’s as they were leaving the store, claiming that Plaintiff’s children had been previously caught shoplifting, and could not re-enter the store.

9. casestudies.law.harvard.edu › about-harvard-lawAbout Harvard Law Case Studies

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   These case studies expose participants to real-world problems that lawyers and firm leaders confront, and help them work through possible approaches and solutions. CDI was founded by Professor Ashish Nanda and is now directed by Dr. Lisa Rohrer. Great for: discussion-based case studies, law and business, management, professional development