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* '''Civil cases''' involve violations of law that harm an individual (but not society), such as property damage, trespassing, or libel. In these cases, one or more individuals file suit against others to enforce private rights or to receive compensation when their rights have been violated. | * '''Civil cases''' involve violations of law that harm an individual (but not society), such as property damage, trespassing, or libel. In these cases, one or more individuals file suit against others to enforce private rights or to receive compensation when their rights have been violated. | ||
* '''Equity cases''' involve disputes or arguments between individuals when laws have not been violated. In these cases, individuals petition the court to reach a fair decision for both parties.<br | * '''Equity cases''' involve disputes or arguments between individuals when laws have not been violated. In these cases, individuals petition the court to reach a fair decision for both parties.<br>Cases may involve probates of estates or property rights. Today these cases are primarily handled by the Barangay Conciliation Courts. | ||
* '''Criminal cases''' involve violations of law that are harmful to society, such as drunk driving, theft, and murder. In these cases, the government (or “the people”) files suit against the defendant. Serious crimes are felonies; <br | * '''Criminal cases''' involve violations of law that are harmful to society, such as drunk driving, theft, and murder. In these cases, the government (or “the people”) files suit against the defendant. Serious crimes are felonies; <br>minor crimes are misdemeanors. | ||
=== The Court System === | === The Court System === | ||
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Although the earliest court records and local civil registrar logs and registers date from 1900, most are dated after World War II. | Although the earliest court records and local civil registrar logs and registers date from 1900, most are dated after World War II. | ||
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