Browsing: Civil Law

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically Rule 41, govern the settlement of lawsuits after a trial has begun. Homeowners and tenants are…

The court can award damages for emotional distress alone under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601), which prohibits discrimination in housing….

The concept of subrogation in civil law is defined under 28 U.S.C. § 2678, which allows insurers to sue on behalf of their insureds. This statute…

The court may throw out a lawsuit before trial under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), which governs motions to dismiss for failure to state…

The Civil Liability Act 2002 governs the process of filing a negligence claim in Australia, allowing individuals to seek compensation for damages….

The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA) allows homeowners and tenants to file class action lawsuits in federal court, affecting a wide range of…

The German Civil Law, specifically the Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch (BGB), governs civil relationships and provides the foundation for tort liability and…

Pennsylvania’s Comparative Negligence statute, 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 7102, allocates damages based on the degree of fault of each party. This statute…

Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Act, codified in Michigan Compiled Laws Chapter 500, Sections 3101-3177, provides personal protection insurance…

Texas Property Code Section 17.01 governs how to sue a neighbor for property damage in Texas. Homeowners and tenants in Texas are affected by this…