The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from denying any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws. See U.S. Const. amend. XIV. In other words, the laws of a state must treat an individual in the same manner as others in similar conditions and circumstances. A violation would occur, for example, if a state prohibited an individual from entering into an employment contract because he or she was a member of a particular race. The equal protection clause is not intended to provide "equality" among individuals or classes but only "equal application" of the laws. The result, therefore, of a law is not relevant so long as there is no discrimination in its application. By denying states the ability to discriminate, the equal protection clause of the Constitution is crucial to the protection of civil rights. See Civil Rights and Discrimination.
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Courts in Mississippi |
Mississippi State falls under the 5th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca5.uscourts.gov. Mississippi State has the following courts -
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| | Mississippi Northern Bankruptcy Court | http://www.msnb.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Northern Bankruptcy Court | http://www.msnb.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Northern District Court | http://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Northern District Court | http://www.msnd.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Southern Bankruptcy Court | http://www.mssb.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Southern Bankruptcy Court | http://www.mssb.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Southern District Court | http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/ | | Mississippi Southern District Court | http://www.mssd.uscourts.gov/ |
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Suggested Lawyers for Mississippi |
Mississippi Lawyers World Wide Web Domain
Opinions, Rules, AboutMississippi Bar. Books, Law Reviews, Mississippi Code. Statutes on-line.
www.mslawyer.com
Mississippi Lawyer
New Orleans lawyer Law Firm Serious Personal Injury Law.
www.lawyermississippi.com
Mississippi Legal Referral Services
There is no LRS in This state
There is no LRS in This state
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Legal Facts |
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
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Choosing a Lawyer |
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
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