Tag: jurisdiction
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High Court Clarifies: Personal Injury Claims Excluded from Small Claims Court Jurisdiction
Overview of the Ruling The High Court has ruled on a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Small Claims Court Act. While the petition was dismissed on most grounds, the court partially allowed it, issuing a clarificatory decision on the scope of the Act. The pivotal takeaway: personal injury claims do not fall within the…
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Personal injury claims not under Small Claims Court – Ruling
Overview of the ruling The High Court has issued a decisive ruling regarding the constitutionality and the practical reach of the Small Claims Court Act. While the petition challenging the Act’s constitutionality was dismissed, the court made a pivotal clarification: personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. This…
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High Court Rules Personal Injury Claims Not in Small Claims Court
Overview of the Ruling The High Court has issued a pivotal ruling regarding the scope of the Small Claims Court Act. While upholding most provisions of the Act, the court clarified a crucial boundary: personal injury claims do not fall within the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court. This decision narrows where plaintiffs can seek…
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Bad Day in Court: Federal Judge Dismisses Criminal Cases Against Comey and Letitia James
Overview: A notable courtroom setback for two high-profile figures A federal judge delivered a surprising turn in two high-profile legal battles on the same day, dismissing the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge, identified in court records as Cameron Currie, ruled that the government…
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Trump Aims to Sue BBC for Up to $5 Billion: What It Means for Media and Law
Overview Former President Donald Trump has said he plans to sue the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for up to US$5 billion, heightening a highly charged confrontation between a major American political figure and a leading international news outlet. While Trump’s proclamation signal appears bold, legal experts say a successful multi-billion-dollar damages case against a foreign…