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MUNICIPAL COURT

A local court that has limited authority, typically those such as traffic violations, minor civil and criminal matters. … [Read more...] about MUNICIPAL COURT

A state of being many. That quality of a pleading which involves a variety of matters or particulars; undue variety. 2 Saund. 410. A multiplying or increasing. Story. Eq. PI. f 287. Multiplicity of actions. A phrase descriptive of the state of affairs where several different suits or actions are brought upon the same issue. It is obviated in equity by a bill of peace; in courts … [Read more...] about MULTIPLICITY

MUNICIPAL COURTS

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Local courts that adjudicate matters of local law and ordinances, such as a town, city or village. … [Read more...] about MUNICIPAL COURTS

MULTIPLICITY OF ACTIONS

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Several lawsuits by different parties all suing the same defendant. … [Read more...] about MULTIPLICITY OF ACTIONS

MUNICIPAL LAW

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A local ordinance or law, such as that of a town or village. Municipal law is defined by Mr. Justice Blackstone to be a rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state, commanding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong. This definition has been criticized, and has been perhaps, justly considered imperfect. The latter part has been thought superabundant to … [Read more...] about MUNICIPAL LAW

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