civil law

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Salmond, who died of a heart attack in October 2024 while attending a conference in North Macedonia, was suing the government for misfeasance - a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.

From BBC

The authority of immigration agents to provide security or conduct civil law enforcement activities is legally uncertain.

From Los Angeles Times

There has always been immense pressure for a settlement, because the curve of civil law bends so strongly in that direction.

From BBC

The former first minster has sued the government for misfeasance – a civil law term that means the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.

From BBC

The Detroit Metro Times reported that he taught himself criminal and civil law during his time in prison, and had since developed “a long history of challenging the judicial system” by filing multiple lawsuits.

From BBC