SOSC 2350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Divine Law, Indian Act, Advantageous
16 Jan 2018
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In other words it is a term for the misuse of judicial power. Dispute: conflict of claims or rights an assertion of right, claim, or demand on one side, met by contrary claims on the other. When courts hear disputes, they attempt to decide (adjudicate) between or among those who have some disagreement, misunderstanding, or competing claims. Such disputes may arise between individuals, between organizations (private or governmental), or between an individual and an organization. When a judge renders the official judgment of the trial court in a civil or a criminal case as to the defendant"s guilt or innocence, the process is called adjudication. There are three distinct phases or stages in the disputing process: the grievance or pre conflict stage, the conflict stage, and the dispute stage. The grievance or pre conflict stage refers to situations that an individual or group perceives to be unjust and considers grounds for resentment or complaint.
