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Do courts generally run at a loss, run at a profit, or generally break even?

What was the original idea behind the practice of courtroom wigs?

What offence if any is committed by guessing a combination entry lock on a door?

How often do people who make complaints that lead to acquittals face repercussions for making false complaints?

Are there any laws against either excessively loud motorcycles or riding such motorcycles inconsiderately in residential areas at night?

Is there anything to stop a private business from barring a previous customer who takes a civil action against it?

Why is a lawsuit a "suit"?

Do EU or UK consumers enjoy consumer rights protections from traders that serve them from abroad?

Does a purely accidental act preclude civil liability for its resulting damages?

What is the origin and basis of stare decisis?

On what basis is every Englishman presumed to know the laws of his country?

Why did US v. Assange skip the court of appeal?

In a civil trial, can a party “call” its opponent’s witnesses in making its case?

Bellowing helicopters in the sky: insight and recourse

Is it possible for a court to adjust damages awards upward beyond what is asked for?

The nature of do not contact requests and crafting one that is irrevocable and permanently keeping away an ex

When lords were tried by the House of Lords, where could they appeal to?

What is "probity"?

Is cross examination strictly confined to the subjects that the original examination pertained to, or can the opposing party make their own points?

What is "distress," as in "distress for rent"?

What is the U.K. GDPR?

Can private prosecution be brought against anoymous identifying placeholder?

Is it common/normal for barristers of the same chambers to represent opposing sides in a case?

How was the court in Abingdon RDC v O'Gorman (1968 EWCA Civ) aware of Thornton v Cruther & ors (1769)?

Is a sent email in someone else’s inbox subject to data subject rights of the sender?

Does common law encompass criminal law?

Overriding offered contract acceptance methods with express written declaration

What was the impetus for the Offences Against the Persons Act 1861?

What does the citation YEAR Misc NN mean?

Do all legal persons have human rights?