A Landmark Ruling Refers to a

question 7

Multiple Choice

A landmark ruling refers to a

• A) case concerning a property dispute
• B) decision that upholds a precedent
• C) decision that establishes a new legal principle
• D) case that is invalid

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Act

Landmark legislation in the United States passed in 1964 that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Remedies Available

Legal means through which a party can enforce a right or redress a wrong, including damages, injunctions, and specific performance.

Equal Pay Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1963 aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex.

Non-liquidated Damages

Compensation amounts not specified in a contract, to be determined in case of a breach according to the actual harm suffered.