Intentional Torts
This intentional tort involves harmful or offensive physical contact without consent.
what is battery?
this amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
what is the first amendment?
the party who initiates a civil lawsuit
what is the plaintiff?
this is the highest court in the united states.
what is the supreme court?
this is the highest court in the Maryland state court system
what is the supreme court of maryland?
the tort committed when someone intentionally causes another to fear imminent harmful contact
What is assault?
this landmark supreme court case established judicial review.
what is Marbury v. Madison?
a written legal argument submitted to a court.
what is a brief?
the middle tier of the federal court system, where appeals are heard
what is the U.S. court of appeals?
maryland's trial court of general jurisdiction
what is the circuit court?
this tort occurs when someone intentionally confines another without legal authority or consent.
what is false imprisonment?
this clause of the constitution allows congress to make all laws "necessary and proper"
what is the necessary and proper clause?
this term refers to the authority of a court to hear a case.
what is jurisdiction?
the trial-level courts in the federal system
what are U.S. district courts?
these courts handle small claims, landlord-tenant cases, and traffic violations
what is the district court of maryland?
this tort involves damaging someone's reputation by making false statements.
what is defamation?
this amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
what is the fifth amendment?
this latin term means "let the decision stand" and refers to precedent.
what is stare decisis?
the number of justices on the U.S. supreme court
what is nine?
this court hears appeals from circuit courts
what is the appellate court of maryland?
a property-based tort where someone interferes with another's possession of land.
what is trespass to land?
the standard used to determine whether a law discriminates based on race or religion.
what is strict scrutiny?
a formal decision given by a court
what is a judgment?
these federal judges are appointed for this duration
what is life long tenure?
this is the process by which maryland judges are initially appointed
what is gubernatorial appointment with senate confirmation?