Tort vs Contract The difference between tort and contract is easy to identify if you understand the concept of each clearly. In fact, the terms Tort and Contract are not uncommon or ambiguous terms. Indeed, we have heard their use occasionally and thus have a fair idea as to what they mean. However, in […]
Difference Between Injunction and Restraining Order
Injunction vs Restraining Order Those of us in the legal field are acquainted with the terms injunction and restraining order and know the difference between them clearly. Others might have heard the words in general but are not quite aware of their precise meaning. An Injunction and a Restraining Order represent two types of […]
Difference Between Void and Voidable Contract
Void vs Voidable Contract The legal status of Void and Voidable Contract is what makes the difference between them. The terms void and voidable are commonly heard and used in relation to contracts. Common tendency is to equate the two terms primarily due to the fact that they look and sound similar. However, this is […]
Difference Between Lawyer and Litigator
Lawyer vs Litigator To find the difference between lawyer and litigator we must first understand the role and functions of each person. The term Lawyer is not uncommon. Indeed, many of us can explain the term without any difficulty. Litigator, however, is not as common and perhaps unknown to those of us not in […]
Difference Between Compensatory and Punitive Damages
Compensatory vs Punitive Damages The objective of each is that creates the difference between compensatory and punitive damages. We have all heard of the term Damages. It represents a remedy or award granted in civil law cases that are typically a monetary payment paid to a person who has suffered a loss or injury. […]
Difference Between Restraining Order and Protective Order
Restraining Order vs Protective Order Identifying the difference between restraining order and protective order is somewhat complex as the line between them is extremely thin. Protective and Restraining Orders represent two types of orders issued by a court in order to protect someone from harm or harassment. Indeed, many sources, including legal sources, classify […]
Difference Between Injunction and Stay Order
Injunction vs Stay Order Identifying the difference between the two terms injunction and stay order is not complex, when you understand the meaning of each term clearly. Those of us in the legal field are well acquainted with the terms Injunction and Stay Order. On the other hand, some of us may have heard […]
Difference Between Substantive and Procedural Law
Substantive vs Procedural Law Identifying the distinction between substantive and procedural law is simple as the terms themselves indicate the difference. However, many of us probably have not heard of the above terms. Others might have a vague idea but do not fully understand its meaning. Substantive Law simply means a body of law […]
Difference Between Attorney General and Solicitor General
Attorney General vs Solicitor General At some point in our lives we have all come across the terms Attorney General and Solicitor General, but many of us do not know the difference between Attorney General and Solicitor General. Informally, we associate the terms with two important figures in the legal sphere. Also, we can […]
Difference Between Mens Rea and Actus Reus
Mens Rea vs Actus Reus Those of us well-versed in the field of criminal law have no difficulty in distinguishing the terms Mens Rea and Actus Reus and identifying the different between them. For those not so acquainted, they probably appear as some Latin terms that don’t really make much sense. Perhaps a basic idea […]
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