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The claim of a creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding. … [Read more...] about CLAIM IN BANKRUPTCY

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

In English practice. In simple cases where there was not any great conflict as to facts and a discovery from a defendant was not sought but a reference to chambers was nevertheless necessary before final decree which would be as of course all parties being before the court the summary proceeding by claim was sometimes adopted thus obviating the recourse to plenary and … [Read more...] about CLAIM IN EQUITY

This term properly includes all functions under the government except military functions. In general it is confined to functions in the great administrative departments of state. … [Read more...] about CIVIL SERVICE

English law. This is defined to be an intervention by a third person, demanding judicature in the cause against the plaintiff, who has chosen to commence his action out of claimant's court. 2 Wilson's R. 409. 2. It is a question of jurisdiction between the two courts Fortesc. and not between the plaintiff and defendant, as in the case of plea to the jurisdiction, and therefore … [Read more...] about CLAIM OF CONUSANCE