(A) When a landlord refuses to fix problematic conditions on a rented or leased premises that results in the tenant being unable to stay on the premises so that the tenant is, effectively, evicted from the premises by the landlord's inaction. For example, a landlord has an obligation to keep the premises free from hazardous materials but refuses to hire a specialist to remove … [Read more...]

Section 2 Trial by Jury, Original Jurisdiction, Jury Trials [The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority; to all Cases affecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls; to all Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction; … [Read more...]

Laws promulgated, i.e., enacted, by the Roman Emperor. They were of various kinds, namely, the following: (1) Edicta; (2) decreta; (3) rescripta, called also, "epistole." Sometimes they were general, and Intended to form a precedent for other like cases; at other times they were special, particular, or Individual, (personates,) and not intended to form a precedent. The emperor … [Read more...]

When unethical actions are at such a high level that the court may choose to treat the acting party as if they have committed fraud, e.g. when one party conceals a defect in property for sale. … [Read more...]

Section 3 Treason Note Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court. The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no … [Read more...]