Exploring Legal Court Cases: Civil, Divorce, and Criminal Explained
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In this episode, we explore different types of court cases commonly found in a litigation environment, many of which are subject to mediation and court rules. These include:
- Tort Claims:
- A wrongful or damaging act that leads to injury, loss of money, property damage, or harm due to negligence.
- Common examples: medical malpractice, car accidents, defamation, personal injury, and battery.
- Damages may be immediate or long-term, including medical expenses or loss of work.
- Breach of Contract:
- Occurs when one party fails to meet their contractual obligations, resulting in damage to the other party.
- Examples: failure to deliver goods, incomplete job completion, or unpaid bills.
- Remedies include damages or court orders for specific performance, forcing the other party to fulfill the agreement.
- Equitable Claims:
- A request to level the playing field and prevent or reverse potential harm before it fully materializes.
- Often used when harm is imminent but has not yet occurred.
- Landlord-Tenant Cases:
- Disputes between property owners and tenants over unpaid rent, lease breaches, or eviction.
- Some jurisdictions have separate landlord-tenant dockets for such cases.
- Family Law Cases:
- Includes divorce, child support, visitation, and probate matters.
- Often involves the distribution of assets, child custody, and family disputes, including emotions around death and inheritance.
- Can be resolved through mediation or arbitration.
- Criminal Cases:
- Involves the prosecution of someone charged with a crime, focusing on guilt or innocence and sentencing.
- Some criminal cases are resolved through plea bargains, while others go to trial with a jury and a judge determining the sentence.
In the next episode, we will discuss the stages of each trial, from pre-trial procedures to the verdict and distribution.
