Asked by Crystal Cabral on Sep 29, 2024
Which of the following allows parties to determine their rights and duties even though their controversy has not advanced to the point where harm has occurred and legal relief may be necessary?
A) Ejusdem generis
B) Standing to sue
C) Declaratory judgment
D) Precedents
Declaratory Judgment
One that expresses the opinion of a court on a question of law without ordering anything to be done.
Standing to Sue
The legal right to file a lawsuit or pursue a court action, based on having a direct and tangible interest in the outcome.
Ejusdem Generis
A legal principle stating that when a law lists specific classes of persons or things and then refers to them in general, the general statements only apply to the same kind of persons or things specifically listed.
- Get to know the frameworks for evaluating statutes and the high importance of judicial discretion in decision-making.
Learning Objectives
- Get to know the frameworks for evaluating statutes and the high importance of judicial discretion in decision-making.