legal theory
Court of Equity
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionaryCourts that handle lawsuits requesting remedies other than monetary damages, such as writs, injunctions, and specific performance. Such courts existed, separate from courts of law, under English common...
Criminal Intent
The intention to commit a crime.
Criminal Law
Overview
Criminal law, as distinguished from civil law, is a system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who commit crimes. Thus, where in a civil case two individuals dispute their rights, a criminal prosecution involves the government...
Critical Legal Theory
Overview
Critical legal studies (CLS) is a theory which states that the law is necessarily intertwined with social issues, particularly stating that the law has inherent social biases. Proponents of CLS believe that the law supports the interests of...
Culpability
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionarySee: culpable
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Culpable
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionarySufficiently responsible for criminal acts or negligence to be at fault and liable for the conduct.
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De Facto
Definition
An action taken without strict legal authority to do so, but recognized as legally valid nonetheless.
See De Facto Corporation
De Facto Corporation
Definition
Legal recognition of a corporation, even if the articles of incorporation for a corporation are not properly filed. To be granted de facto corporation status, there must be: a relevant incorporation statute, a good faith attempt to comply...
De Facto Law
A typical practice that is not specifically enumerated by law
De Jure
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary(deh jur ay) Latin for according to the law. Compare: de facto
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