persons. The change of the state of a person who is declared civilly dead by judgment of a competent tribunal. In such case, the person against whom such sentence is pronounced is considered dead. … [Read more...] about CIVIL DEATH
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CITIZEN
In general. A member of a free city or jural society, (civitcu,) possessing all the rlghts and privileges which can be enjoyed by any person under its constitution and government, and subject to the corresponding duties. In American law. One who, under the constitution and laws of the United States, or of a particular state, and by virtue of birth or naturalization within the … [Read more...] about CITIZEN
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
A refusal to comply with a law in a peaceful and non-violent fashion in order to protest its lack of fairness. … [Read more...] about CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
CITIZENS ARREST
When a citizen who is not a law enforcement officer detains a person who is suspected of committing a crime. … [Read more...] about CITIZENS ARREST
CIVIL LAW
The "Roman Law" and the "Civil Law" are convertible phrases, meaning the same system of jurisprudence; it is now frequently denominated the "Roman Civil Law." The word "civil," as applied to the laws In force in Louisiana, before the adoption of the Civil Code, is not used in contradistinction to the word "criminal," but must be restricted to the Roman law. It is used in … [Read more...] about CIVIL LAW