1. Breach of Contract
Case: Failure of one party to perform his obligation under a contract.
Remedy: Damages or specific performance to compel performance of the contract.
2. Property Disputes
Case: Dispute over the boundary, ownership, or use of property.
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Remedy: The court may order a survey of the property, issue a settlement, or grant damages.
3. Personal Injury
Case: One party suffers an injury resulting from another’s negligence.
Remedy: Medical costs, lost wages, and compensation for pain and suffering.
4. Defamation (Libel and Slander)
Case: False statement damage to a person’s reputation.
Resolution: Awarded monetary damages or public apology.
5. Divorce
Case: Couples want marital dissolution and distribution of properties.
Resolution: Court rules on division of property, child custody, and support.
6. Child Custody and Support
Case: Parents dispute children’s custody and financial care.
Resolution: Court decides the issue of custody and provides guidelines on child support.
7. Workplace Discrimination
Case: An employee complains of discrimination by race, sex, age, etc.
Resolution: Employer shall compensate damages or reinstate employee with proper practice.
8. Landlord and Tenant Dispute
Case: Eviction or failure to pay rent, causing property damage, etc.
Resolution: Court reinstates restitution and mediates with the parties concerned.
9. Medical Malpractice
Case: Negligent conduct of any healthcare professional who caused injury and death.
Resolution: Damages to be awarded with legal repercussions for the concerned professional.
10. Product Liability
Case: An injured consumer suffering due to a damaged product.
Resolution: Manufacturer compensated with damages or called back the same product.
11. Copyright Infringement
Case: Illegal use of copy rights.
Conclusion: Damages or an injunction to restrain use.
12. Wrongful termination
Case: Employee alleges wrong termination.
Solution: Compensation or reinstatement.
13. Commercial Collection Disputes
Case: Disagreement over repayment of debts
Solution: An order by a court to collect the debt and negotiation.
14. Wrongful death
Case: A party dies due to another person negligence or intentional malice.
Conclusion: Compensation given to the bereaved family.
15. Real Estate Collection Disputes
Case: Disagreements over real estates transactions.
Resolution: Monetary damages or renegotiation of the contract terms.
16. Harassment Cases
Case: Victim complaint against harassment caused by another individual or entity
Resolution: Granting protective orders or compensation.
17. Class Action Lawsuits
Case: A group of people sue the organization for inflicting similar harms.
Resolution: Settlements and court-ordered restitution.
18. Business Disputes
Case: Where businesses are litigating regarding competition or a business agreement.
Resolution: Resolutions through the settlement negotiation or court.
19. Injuries to the Tenant
Case: A person is injured inside a rented residence due to lack of safety therein.
Resolution: Landlord compensates for injuries and repairs property.
20. Consumer Fraud
Case: Consumer is deceived by false advertising or scams.
Resolution: Refunds, damages, or criminal penalties for the business.
