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major reference
In procedural law: Civil procedure The rules of every procedural system reflect choices between worthy goals. Different systems, for example, may primarily seek truth, or fairness between the parties, or a speedy resolution, or a consistent application of legal principles. Sometimes these goals will be compatible with each… Read More
arrest
In arrest In civil proceedings, the purpose is to hold the person to a demand made against him. Read More
conflict of laws
In conflict of laws: Rationale behind choice of jurisdiction …be more likely to file suit in a jurisdiction that will afford him procedural and other advantages and where the defendant has assets with which to satisfy an ultimate judgment. Examples of likely procedural or substantive law advantages include the possibility of a jury determination of damages in a tort… Read More
judiciary
In judiciary …violations legally defined as crimes—produce civil cases. Judicial decisions in civil cases often require the losing or offending party to pay financial compensation to the winner. Crimes produce criminal cases, which are officially defined as conflicts between the state or its citizens and the accused (defendant) rather than as conflicts… Read More
