A court of the state that that hears and decides cases involving state law (as opposed to federal law such as copyright or matters of immigration.) State courts must have the jurisdiction over both parties, who must either reside in that state or have minimum contacts with the state (such as owning property in the state, doing business within the state or making use of its … [Read more...] about STATE COURT
STATE OF THE CASE
A narrative of the facts upon which the plaintiff relies substituted for a more formal declaration in suits in the inferior courts. The phrase is used in New Jersey. … [Read more...] about STATE OF THE CASE
Stat.
United States Statutes at Large … [Read more...] about Stat.
STAR-CHAMBER
was a court which originally had jurisdiction in cases where the ordinary course of justice was so much obstructed by one party, through writs, combination of maintenance, or overawing influence that no inferior court would find its process obeyed. The court consisted of the privy council,' the common law judges, and (it seems) all peers of parliament. In the reign of Henry … [Read more...] about STAR-CHAMBER
STANDARD OF CARE
The measure of care that a reasonable person should exercise under the circumstances. A person who does not meet the standard of care is potentially liable for an act of negligence. … [Read more...] about STANDARD OF CARE