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TORAH

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The Bible or Old Testament, the Hebrew word for law. Also known as The Five Books of Moses that comprise the fundamental tenets of Jewish law. … [Read more...]

TOTALITY OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES

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When all the factors surrounding an event are taken into account, usually to determine whether there has been a violation of a person's constitutional rights. … [Read more...]

TORT

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(A) An injury or wrong that is not criminal in nature. (B) An injury; a wrong; hence the expression an executor de son tort, of his own wrong. 2. Torts may be committed with force, as trespasses, which may be an injury to the person, such as assault, battery, imprisonment; to the property in possession; or they may be committed without force. Torts of this nature are to the … [Read more...]

TORT CLAIMS ACT

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The federal or state law which waives governmental immunity to be sued and allows lawsuits by certain plaintiffs who claim injury as a result of an intentional or negligent tort act by a government agency or employee. … [Read more...]

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