In old Scotch law. Inequality in blood, honor, dignity, or otherwise. Skene de Verb. Sign. Disparata non debent jungi. Things unlike ought not to be joined. Jenk. Cent 24, marg. … [Read more...] about DISPARAGIUM
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DISMISSAL OF APPEAL
When a court of appeals refuses or denies a request for appeal. … [Read more...] about DISMISSAL OF APPEAL
DISPARATE IMPACT
A policy that ostensibly seems non-discriminatory on its face but results in potentially discriminating behavior that could result in being the basis for a lawsuit for discrimination. For example, physical requirements for a job that are more rigorous than the norm which would seem to be difficult for women and people older 40 to adhere to effectively. … [Read more...] about DISPARATE IMPACT
DISMISSAL OF JUDGMENT
When a case is dismissed by the court without judgment. … [Read more...] about DISMISSAL OF JUDGMENT
DISPARATE TREATMENT
When different treatment is afforded two or more persons based upon their race, color, creed, gender, age or disability. … [Read more...] about DISPARATE TREATMENT