People use small claims court to settle disputes when they don’t have the funds to hire an attorney. The process is swift, inexpensive and the claim amount in most states is capped at $10,000. Both parties in smalls claim court will act as their representative....
Aaron Burr is an infamous historical figure thanks in part to the duel he participated in that ended the life of Alexander Hamilton. Burr, though, is much more than just a duelist. He was also the third vice president of the United States and, as well as a soldier and...
Thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alexander Hamilton has become a household name once again. The revolutionary success of Miranda’s musical has reignited interest in the founding father and the first Treasury Secretary of the United States. Hamilton had a notable life...
In the fall of 1963, President John F Kennedy and his advisors were preparing for the next presidential campaign. Although there was no formal announcement, it was pretty much assumed that he was going to run for a second term. At the end of September, Kennedy began...
Brown V Board of Education of Topeka, was a landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled unanimously that racial segregation in schools is illegal. It was one of the most pivotal cornerstones of the civil rights movement. In a previous case, Plessy v Fergeson,...
Marbury v Madison was one of the first cases conducted by the Supreme Court back in 1803. The case set a precedent not only for how the supreme court handles cases but for the very power of the supreme court itself. The case originated from a particular incident that...
