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What is a tort?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss and gives the injured party the right to seek compensation in court. Unlike criminal law, tort cases are typically brought by private individuals or businesses for damages or other remedies. This article explains tort law, common tort types, and available legal remedies. A tort […]

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What is a judgment lien?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A judgment lien is a court-authorized claim a creditor can record against your property after winning a money judgment and you don’t pay. It can attach to real estate and sometimes other assets, affecting your ability to sell or refinance until the debt is satisfied. This article explains how judgment liens work, how they’re recorded, […]

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What is a lien?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A lien is a legal claim against property used to secure payment of a debt. It gives a creditor a right to be paid from the value of the property if the debtor doesn’t pay, such as with a mortgage or unpaid contractor bill. This article explains lien types, how liens attach, and how they’re […]

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What is equity law?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Equity law is a branch of law that provides 2 main remedies—injunctions and specific performance—when money damages aren’t enough. It developed to correct unfair outcomes under strict common law rules by focusing on fairness and justice. This article explains equity’s origins, core principles, and common equitable remedies. Equity law represents a fundamental part of our […]

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What is common law?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Common law is judge-made law that develops through court decisions and precedent rather than statutes, and it remains a primary source of rules in many U.S. states and other common-law countries. Courts interpret prior rulings to resolve new disputes, creating predictable standards that can change over time. This article explains how common law works, how […]

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation

What is precedent?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Precedent is a prior court decision that judges use as authority when deciding later cases with similar facts or legal issues. In common-law systems like the United States, binding precedent from higher courts generally must be followed, while persuasive precedent may guide outcomes. This article explains how precedent works, the difference between binding and persuasive […]

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation

What is stare decisis?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Stare decisis is the legal doctrine that courts generally follow prior judicial decisions (precedent) when deciding similar cases. It promotes stability, predictability, and equal treatment in the law, while still allowing departures when a precedent is unworkable or clearly wrong. This article explains how stare decisis works, when courts may overrule precedent, and why it […]

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation

What is a brief?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A legal brief is a written document that summarizes the key facts, legal issues, and governing law to persuade a court or guide a decision—often within strict page limits and filing deadlines. In practice, briefs explain why a party should win (trial or appellate) or help a judge understand the record and arguments. This article […]

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Appellate Law Constitutional Law

What is an amicus curiae brief?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

An amicus curiae brief is a “friend of the court” filing by a non-party that provides legal arguments, facts, or expertise to help a court decide a case. It’s most common in appellate courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, where organizations, governments, and interest groups often weigh in on high-impact disputes. This article explains what […]

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation

What is a writ of certiorari?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A writ of certiorari is an order the U.S. Supreme Court issues to review a lower court’s decision, and it grants only about 1% of the thousands of petitions filed each year. The Court uses certiorari to focus on cases raising major federal questions or conflicts among appellate courts. This article explains what certiorari means, […]

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Administrative Law Appellate Litigation

What is a writ of mandamus?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A writ of mandamus is a court order compelling a government agency, official, or lower court to perform a legally required, non‑discretionary duty. It’s an extraordinary remedy typically used when there’s no adequate alternative legal remedy and the petitioner has a clear right to the action requested. This article explains what mandamus is, when it’s […]

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation

What is a writ?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

A writ is a formal written court order directing a person, government agency, or lower court to take (or stop) a specific action. Common writs include habeas corpus (to challenge unlawful detention), mandamus (to compel an official duty), and certiorari (to seek higher-court review). This article explains what writs are, the main types, when they’re […]

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