An amount of bail that is far higher than is usual or than is necessary to ensure that the defendant will make subsequent court appearances. A defendant can make a motion to reduce excessive bail. … [Read more...]

When a court or entity has sole and exclusive authority or power over something, e.g. Federal Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over matters concerning a legal question concerning the U.S. Constitution. Where the power to hear a case or a specific type of case is only vested in one court, e.g. lawsuits against certain government. … [Read more...]

Such damages as are unreasonably great, and not warranted by law. 2. The damages are excessive in the following cases: 1. When they are greater than is demanded by the writ and declaration. 6 Call 85; 7 Wend. 330. 2. When they are greater than is authorized by the rules and principles of law, as in the case of actions upon contracts, or for torts done to property, the value of … [Read more...]

A contractual agreement which provides a person or entity the sole right to do something with regard to intellectual property, such as an exclusive right of publication of a book. … [Read more...]

When one uses physical force that is greater than necessary, e.g. being unusually and excessively violent in the apprehension of a criminal. … [Read more...]