So-called "lemon laws" are statutes of the various states in which the legislatures attempted to prevent their citizens from being victim of certain defective products (vehicles and major appliances being chief among them). They are not universal all across the US and you must check your local laws to determine if you or the product you are asking about is covered.
Lemon Law Attorneys specialise in cases wherein someone has mistakenly bought a product that turns out to faulty ie. a lemon. Fees and court time are payable whether or not any compensation is paid out so one should weigh up all the details before commencing a suit with them.
how the powers of the Supreme Court and federal law were extended by landmark court cases
court cases
Civil law
sending the law to court.
A docket is a schedule of cases pending in a court of law.
The area of law that explains how previous court cases impact current court cases is known as "stare decisis." This legal principle mandates that courts follow the precedents set by earlier decisions when the same issues arise in future cases, ensuring consistency and predictability in the law. Stare decisis is a fundamental component of common law systems, guiding judges in their rulings based on established case law.
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has nationwide jurisdiction over cases involving patent law. It hears appeals of cases involving international trade from the US Court of International Trade.
The Court of International Trade (USCIT), in New York City, has nationwide jurisdiction over cases related to customs, tariffs, import transactions and international trade laws. Broadly, the court considers "any civil action against the United States, its officers, or its agencies arising out of any law pertaining to international trade." Prior to 1980, the USCIT was known as the US Customs Court.
If you are referring to court of law, during the Roman Republic there were courts for civil cases courts and for criminal cases.
(in the US) In Criminal Law cases, no, you do not. In Civil Law cases, not necessarily but, there is usually always a filing fee associated with the procedure to request the court to hear your case.