practice. This term is used in opposition to the remedy given by indictment in a criminal case, and signifies the remedy which the law gives to the party against the offender. 2. In cases of treason and felony, the law,, for wise purposes, suspends this remedy in order to promote the public interest, until the wrongdoer shall have been prosecuted for the public wrong. This … [Read more...] about CIVIL REMEDY
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CLAIM EXAMINER
A person who investigates and examines claims to ascertain validity and merit. … [Read more...] about CLAIM EXAMINER
CIVIL RIGHTS
The rights set forth in the Bill of Rights (first ten Amendments) and include the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Essentially this is the collective of all the rights and liberties which citizens enjoy, such as the freedom of speech, assembly and religion, equal rights, etc. … [Read more...] about CIVIL RIGHTS
CLAIM IN BANKRUPTCY
The claim of a creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding. … [Read more...] about CLAIM IN BANKRUPTCY
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Federal legislation that was enacted to eradicate discrimination based on religion, color, race and national origin and which specifically prohibits employment discrimination. The Civil Rights Act also provides equal access to education and public facilities and areas without segregation. … [Read more...] about CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964