statutes

An Act of Congress occurs when both houses of Congress (the House of Representatives and the Senate) pass an identical bill with a majority and the 

An act of God refers to a severe, unanticipated natural event for which no human is responsible. Despite its facial religious connections, the phrase “act of God” is frequently used in otherwise secular statutory and case law.

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) is a federal act that governs the procedures of administrative law. The APA is codified in 5 U.S.C. §§ 551–559.

• lawsuits-court

Admiralty and maritime powers refer to the federal government’s ability to pass laws that relate to the water systems of the United States. Congress is granted admiralty and maritime powers through Article III Section 2  of the Constitution. 

• constitutional law

Adverse possession is a doctrine under which a trespasser, in physical possession of land owned by someone else may acquire valid title to the property.

• property
• real estate
• Real Property
• land ownership
• OWNERSHIP
• Trespass

In family law, age of consent refers to the age one can give meaningful consent. If over the age of 18 years, meaningful consent is presumed. However the presumption may be negated if the person lacked capacity due to developmental disability, illness or duress. It may also be the age at which a person is considered legally old enough to consent to participation in sexual activity.

An aggravated crime or tort is one that is committed under circumstances that allow for increased punishments over what the crime/tort would usually receive. Circumstances necessary to raise a standard crime to the aggravated variant of that crime are typically laid out in statute. 

• Alabama- Title 2
• Alaska- Title 3
• Arizona- Title 3
• Arkansas- Title 2
• California

Alcohol is a class of chemical compounds consumed as a liquid by individuals for its intoxicating effect or used in industrial projects for its other unique properties. 

Absent any specific regulation, alcohol is treated like all other forms of personal property. However, the general rights of property are subject to the police power regulations of the state, local, and federal governments.