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Oct 25, 2015 · Contract – An agreement between two or more parties in which a promise is made to do or provide something in return for a valuable benefit. Jurisdiction – The legal authority to hear legal cases and make judgments; the geographical region of authority to enforce justice. Legally Binding – An agreement that is written and enforceable by law.
May 20, 2015 · Class Action Lawsuit. A class action lawsuit is a civil legal action in which one or more individuals sue a person or entity on behalf of a larger group or class of people. Class action lawsuits are commonly used to address situations in which a large number of individuals have been injured or wronged by the defendant in the same manner.
For example, in a car crash case, the injured party can sue the driver and ask for monetary damages. A civil liability is usually a contractual liability or a tort liability. A defendant of a civil liability is either “liable” or “not liable”. If a defendant is liable, the court will order the defendant to pay or follow another remedy ...
May 1, 2016 · Causation is a term used to refer to the relationship between a person’s actions and the result of those actions. In a legal sense, causation is used to connect the dots between a person’s actions, such as driving under the influence, and the result, such as an accident causing serious injuries. Establishing causation is not, in itself ...
Nov 10, 2014 · Arbitration. Arbitration is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution in which the parties work out the disputed issue without going to court. An impartial third party, known as an Arbitrator, is chosen by the parties to listen to their case and make a decision. The meeting takes place outside court, but is much like a hearing, in that both ...
Aug 16, 2017 · Specific Performance. The term “specific performance” refers to literal performance of one’s obligations under a contract. Should a party default on his obligation, a court may issue an order for specific performance, requiring a party to perform a particular action. The action is usually one that has been previously detailed in a contract.
Dec 5, 2014 · Example of Battery. John becomes angry with Mark over the $100 that Mark owes him. The two get into an argument that leads to John punching Mark in the face, breaking his nose. John is arrested and charged with battery, and, in addition to the criminal case, Mark sues John in civil court for medical expenses. Example of Assault
