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5 days ago · The O.J. Simpson Civil Trial: After O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the criminal trial for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, he faced a civil trial for wrongful death. In 1997, the jury found him liable, but during the criminal trial in 1995, a hung jury was avoided due to a unanimous not guilty verdict.
4 days ago · The trial court cited Article 2176 of the Civil Code for tort/quasi-delict while the appellate court turned to Article 1172 governing contracts. The Supreme Court, however, ruled that both courts were wrong because there was no liability arising from tort or contractual negligence in this case.
4 days ago · Pre-trial criminal procedures encompass a series of legal steps and actions that take place after an individual is charged with a crime but before the actual trial begins. These procedures are designed to protect the rights of the accused, ensure the case is properly prepared, and facilitate the administration of justice.
4 days ago · 2 Overview of Tort Law and Intentional Torts The McDonald's coffee case, also known as Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants, is said to be is one of the most famous and controversial personal injury lawsuits in United States history. The case was about a 79-year-old woman by the name of Stella Liebeck who as a result of spilling hot coffee that ...
3 days ago · The Law of Delict in South Africa, third edition, offers an introduction to the general principles of delictual law. Comprehensive in scope, while clear and concise, the text provides a rich contextual framework which supports understanding and application of the principles.
4 days ago · Aquilian Liability in the South African Law of Delict: a Textbook for Students by Anton Fagan
1 day ago · It turns out that the Department of Law Enforcement has aligned with the latest thinking that booking photos tend to make suspects look like, well, criminals. Those scary mugshots are generally ...
