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Under which circumstances can the president and congress be sued?
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∙ 9y ago
Its called being Impeached, I believe. And yes, they can be impeached. People have done it before. They will be taken to court, like anyone else. First to the House of Representatives and then to the Senate. In Three cases (Bill Clinton, Richard Nixon and Andrew Johnson) They have been charged. Nixon resigned rather than go to court. Johnson's case was One vote short of the Two-Thirds needed, and he was aquitted of the accusation. Clinton was found guilty but was allowed to serve out his term.
~Minicooper Out!
Sorry, Minicooper, but President Clinton was not found guilty. It was a tied vote and so failed. Had it been successful, he would not have been allowed to serve out his term as the point of the vote is specifically to remove him from office.
But the question, as I read it, is about a civil lawsuit. Can anybody answer that?
~Phil O'Shiite
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoI am not a lawyer but I will take a shot. In general, an elected official can not be held personally responsible for the way he performs his official duties and so can not sued for damages done while performing his job.
However, I think the president would be liable in civil matters not related to his job. For example if he sold his house and the buyer believed that he was cheated in some way. Possibly the suit would have to wait until the president leaves office- I really do not know . I can not think of any instance in which the President was sued.
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∙ 13y agoNo No No No. What kind of question is that! Of course you cant. You have to wait until he his out of office but you can file impeachment files. Now no more stupid questions please.
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∙ 9y agoIt is not possible to sue the President since he has immunity from this. It is possible to sue people of Congress but only for cases of libel.
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∙ 14y agoSuppose he ran you over or did something directly to you. Then you can probably sue the president. Otherwise? I doubt it.
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∙ 10y agoYes, congress.
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Can the president of the United states be sued by another person?
Yes, congress.
Under what circumstances can an American sue the government of the US?
Read the Federal Tort Claims Act. It can be viewed online and defines the circumstances under which the government can be sued.
Can congress be sued?
Congress can be sued. In fact, Congress has been named as a defendant in many cases. In 2009, someone sued Congress because they felt Obama was not born in the US.
Is there a liability risk for Parents of a 16 year old?
Absolutely. The parents of a minor can, under certain circumstances, be held liable for what that minor does. If the minor gets sued, you man also get sued.
Can a person be sued for going with your husband?
Under some very specific circumstances, in some states. You need to consult an attorney.
Will you get sued if you lose your ssi working?
Not enough information is given with which to answer. If you are collecting SSI under fraudulent circumstances you WILL be prosecuted and/or forced to pay back the fraudulent payments.
Can you be sued for fighting?
Yes you can it all depends on the circumstances. If he attacks you you have the right to defend yourself
Can a congress person be sued for their statements?
no Article 1, Section 6 of the Constitution
Can a person be sued if name is on deed of house?
The answer requires a change in perspective because a person can be sued under any circumstances whether they own real estate or not. However, if you are listed as an owner in a deed to real estate, and you are sued for any reason, the property will be exposed to any judgments against you. The judgment will become a lien against the real estate when it is recorded in the land records.
Can a vehicle owner be sued if the driver has insurance?
It depends on where in the world you live and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Can a president be sued for failure to honor his oath?
It depends on what you mean by "failure to honor his oath." Presidents may be impeached, but the standard is "high crimes and misdemeanors"-- like treason, for example. Disagreeing with a president's policies does not mean he failed to honor his oath. But if he committed a crime or committed treason or lied under oath, then yes he might suffer the consequences-- though not in a law suit; rather, the congress might try to remove him from office.
Under what circumstances could a dentist be sued for his work?
I would sue if damage was done to a tooth as a result of poor dental work. I had to file a report once with the American Dental Association. They may be able to help you.
