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Most federal court cases involve what law?
Civil law
Which amendment assures the right to a jury trial in cases involving the common law?
The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases that involve the common law where the value in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.
Are child custody cases civil cases?
Yes, child custody cases are typically considered civil cases. They are part of family law proceedings where courts determine legal and physical custody arrangements for children during divorce or separation proceedings.
What kind of cases does a criminal law lawyer generally take on?
Most lawyers are in private practice, concentrating on criminal or civil law. In criminal law, lawyers represent individuals who have been charged with crimes and argue their cases in courts of law. Attorneys dealing with civil law assist clients with litigation, wills, trusts, contracts, mortgages, titles, and leases. Other lawyers handle only public-interest cases—civil or criminal—concentrating on particular causes and choosing cases that might have an impact on the way law is applied.
What do you think in India there should be only one law that is Common Civil Law?
We support only Common Civil Law in India.
Explain the basis of common law?
Common law is based on judicial decisions and precedents established in court cases. It relies on the principle of stare decisis, which means that decisions made in prior cases serve as a basis for resolving similar issues in future cases. This system of law contrasts with civil law, which is based on codified statutes.
How can I change from civil law court to a common law court?
You can change from civil law court to a common law court by using the True recognition of the autonomy.
Is there a right to jury trial in most common law cases while there is usually no jury in equity cases?
(in the US) There are no STRICTLY "common-law" courts, or cases, either prosecuted or presented to the court. See below link for a more detailed discussion:
List and explain remedies available in civil law?
The most common remedy in most civil cases or torts, is compensation by means of something ov value (i.e.: money - real estate - personal property - etc) There are no jail sentences associated with civil cases.
Cases tried before a court of law are civil and what?
criminal
Is Connecticut a common law state?
'Common law' is law that has been decided (precedents set) by judgments on previous cases. Certain cases in New Jersey would fall under common law, if there had been similar or identical cases before it.
If Islamic law is contrary to civil law which law do the Muslims follow?
In most cases, Muslims can find a way to follow both. Please give a specific example for a more specific answer.
