“A Civil Action” by Jonathan Harr What is the difference between a criminal and a civil case? Criminal cases require that a verdict be made without a “shadow of doubt‚” but in civil cases that is not the case. Professor Nesson in “A Civil Action” states that civil cases only need around 51 percent to determine liability. This book was a very interesting read because it takes us through the different parts of a civil trial and how the case even got started. It is especially important to consider
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UNIVERSITY OF GHANA BASIC SCHOOL LEGON OLD STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION (2002 YEAR GROUP) CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We‚ the 2002 Year Group of the University of Ghana Basic School Legon Old Students’ Association‚ realizing that we share a common past and in recognition of the role played by our Alma Mater in our various lives have resolved that by coming together we shall be able to establish a continuous link among ourselves‚ form a support group for each other as well as contribute in various ways to
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Jerold I. Saddi SP LAWBUS 34 Case Summary Manuel G. Singsong‚ Jose Belzunce‚ Agustin E. Tonsay‚ Jose L. Espinos‚ Bacolod Southern Lumber Yard‚ and Oppenm Esteban Inc.‚ (Plaintiffs-Appellees) VS. Isabela Sawmill‚ Margarita G. Saldajeno and her husband Cecilio Saldajeno‚ Leon Garibay‚ Timoteo Tubungbanua‚ and the Provincial Sheriff of Negros Occidental‚ (defendants) Margarita G. Saldajeno and her husband Cecilio Saldajeno‚ defendants-appellants. Nature: An appeal to the Court of Appeals from
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T&R Painting Construction‚ Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. 23 Cal.App.4th 738‚ 29 Cal.Rptr.2d 199 Cal.App. 2 Dist.‚1994. 1. “One Final Judgment Rule” [2] [pic]Initially‚ St. Paul contends that this action is barred by the “one final judgment” rule. In support of its argument‚ St. Paul cites cases which set forth the doctrine of res judicata. St. Paul reasons that the judgment T & R obtained against Capitol after arbitration precludes any subsequent proceedings against St. Paul because
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1. Material Fact : In this case both parties were entered into leasing agreement. As regard to the agreement‚ the respondent were stated as lessor while appellant as lessse. Thus‚ the appellant was defaulted in payment for areas of rent and the payment for leasing of the equipment. Eventhough‚ the respondent were given several notice and warning for defaulted payment the appellant still failed to pay. Therefore‚ the respondent were taking back the printing equipment unfortunately the appellant were
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West Virginia Attorney General‚ Darrell McGraw‚ is suing Capital One for misleading practices in both lending and collection practices. The complaint was filed to the West Virginia’s Circuit Court and it states that Capital One enticed consumers with a repayment plan by mailing out solicitations disguised as new credit offers (Megan‚ 2010). “Capital One offered to provide credit card holders one dollar of new credit if they agreed to transfer the entire balance of a charged off account to the new
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Silence does not amount to misrepresentation‚ how if‚ it is to a known defects? Discuss by using case law to support your answer. Misrepresentation is defined as a false statement of existing facts or laws‚ which materially induces the misled party to enter into the contract. This is a pre-contractual statement‚ which is not part of the contract. However‚ these non-contractual statements can be classified as mere puffs (sales talk) or misrepresentations. For a misrepresentation to be actionable
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Robey v. Hinners Facts: In 2005‚ Robey who runs his business in Sikeston‚ Missouri sold a used 2002 Cadillac Escalade to a Kentucky resident‚ Hinner‚ over ebay auction. As Robey advertised‚ the car was “clean‚ better and average” and with an “ 1 month/1‚000 mile Service Agreement”. After Hinner bought the car‚ he realized that the car was not as advertised. Robey argued that since he was not a resident‚ and the lack of personal jurisdiction that he should be dismissed. Issue: Even though
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This court case took place in United States District Court in the Northern District of Indiana. This is court case number 82A04-8876-CB285‚ White vs. Patrick Gibbs and O’Malley’s Tavern. The lawyers in this case are Benjamin Walton‚ xxxxx Van Meter who represent the defendants Patrick Gibbs and O’Malley’s Tavern and Jackson Welch‚ Amanda Babot who represent the plaintiff Debbie White. The defendants Patrick Gibbs and O’Malley’s Tavern are seeking a summary judgment which is a procedural device used
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CALTEX (PHILIPPINES)‚ INC.‚ vs. ENRICO PALOMAR G.R. No. L-19650 September 29‚ 1966 Caltex- respondent-appellant. Palomar - petitioner and appellee. CASTRO‚ J.: FACTS: a) In the year 1960 the Caltex conceived and laid the groundwork for a promotional scheme calculated to drum up patronage for its oil products. Denominated "Caltex Hooded Pump Contest"‚ b) it calls for participants therein to estimate the actual number of liters a hooded gas pump at each Caltex station
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