Tag: Local Government Law
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Third Parties
Third Parties in United States Third Parties Definition in Contract Law A term used to include all persons who are not parties to the contract, agreement, or instrument of writing by which their interest in the thing conveyed is sought to be affected. (…). But it is difficult to give a […]
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Drugs
Drugs in the United States Community Policing and Drugs Community policing calls for comprehensive approaches to the problems of drug abuse and drug-related crime. Trafficking and abusing illicit drugs destroy neighborhoods, contribute to violence and victimization, and often ruin the lives […]
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Drugs
Drugs in the United States Community Policing and Drugs Community policing calls for comprehensive approaches to the problems of drug abuse and drug-related crime. Trafficking and abusing illicit drugs destroy neighborhoods, contribute to violence and victimization, and often ruin the lives […]
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Appointment
Appointment in United States Appointment Definition The designation of a person, by the person or persons having authority therefor, to discharge the duties of some office or trust. As distinguished from an election, it seems that an appointment is generally made by one person, or a limited […]
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Appointment
Appointment in United States Appointment Definition The designation of a person, by the person or persons having authority therefor, to discharge the duties of some office or trust. As distinguished from an election, it seems that an appointment is generally made by one person, or a limited […]
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Crimes
Crimes in the United States Crimes are defined by legislative bodies at both the federal and state levels. Only a very small proportion of criminal cases (something under two percent) are federal, because the federal government has limited police power. Rather, the prosecution of criminal […]
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Tort
Tort in the United States Introduction A private or civil injury to a person or property. An injured party may bring suit, but tort actions do not represent a major portion of civil case filings. Rather, such claims are typically resolved prior to the filing of a lawsuit. The potential for […]
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Tort
Tort in the United States Introduction A private or civil injury to a person or property. An injured party may bring suit, but tort actions do not represent a major portion of civil case filings. Rather, such claims are typically resolved prior to the filing of a lawsuit. The potential for […]
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Safety
Safety in the United States Legal Materials The Consumer Products Safety Commission is often a good first stop for safety information – check out their web site and/or call them. In addition, CCH publishes aConsumer Products Safety Guide, which brings together most of the relevant […]
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Safety
Safety in the United States Legal Materials The Consumer Products Safety Commission is often a good first stop for safety information – check out their web site and/or call them. In addition, CCH publishes aConsumer Products Safety Guide, which brings together most of the relevant […]
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Examinations
Examinations in the United States Introduction to Examinations (State statute topic) The purpose of Examinations is to provide a broad appreciation of the Examinations legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Examinations). Examinations: merit […]
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Examinations
Examinations in the United States Introduction to Examinations (State statute topic) The purpose of Examinations is to provide a broad appreciation of the Examinations legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Examinations). Examinations: merit […]
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Citizenship
Citizenship in the United States Definition of Citizenship Citizenship means membership in a political community. Citizenship may pertain either to a state or to the United States or to both. Each status carries with it certain obligations of the citizen and also gives the citizen the […]
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Citizenship
Citizenship in the United States Definition of Citizenship Citizenship means membership in a political community. Citizenship may pertain either to a state or to the United States or to both. Each status carries with it certain obligations of the citizen and also gives the citizen the […]
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Acceptance
Acceptance in United States Acceptance Definition (Lat. acdpere). Of Property. The receipt of a thing offered by another with an intention to retain it, indicated by some act sufficient for the purpose. 2 Pars. Cont. 221. , Tile element of receipt must enter into every acceptance, […]