Tenancy at Sufferance

The term “tenancy at sufferance” refers to the period during which a person renting a property continues to live on that property after his lease has expired, but before the landlord demands that he leave. In the event of a tenancy at sufferance, the original terms of the lease must be met, including the payment of any outstanding rent. If […]

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Substantive Law

Substantive law is a type of law that handles the legal relationship between individuals, or between individuals and the state. Substantive law differs from procedural law, in that it defines people’s rights and responsibilities. Procedural law focuses more on the rules that are used to enforce those rights and responsibilities. To explore this concept, consider the following substantive law definition. […]

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Specific Performance

The term “specific performance” refers to literal performance of one’s obligations under a contract. Should a party default on his obligation, a court may issue an order for specific performance, requiring a party to perform a particular action. The action is usually one that has been previously detailed in a contract. Specific performance is an alternative to a court’s decision […]

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Specific Deterrence

Specific deterrence is a type of punishment that is meant to discourage future criminal behavior in a person being charged with a crime. For example, specific deterrence is used to prevent an offender from committing the same crime in the future. Punishments associated with specific deterrence may include fines, prison sentences, or both, and the severity of the punishment typically […]

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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) gives the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) the power to control hazardous waste, from the beginning of a process to the end, when it is disposed of. This means that the EPA has a hand in the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste products. The RCRA also provides guidelines insofar as managing non-hazardous […]

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Quasi Contract

A quasi contract is a contract that is created by a court order, not by an agreement made by the parties to the contract. For example, quasi contracts are created by the court when no official agreement exists between the parties, in disputes over payments for goods or services. The goal in the court’s creation of these contracts is to […]

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