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CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Judiciary Committee Apr 28th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the Assembly Judiciary Committee. I do want to thank Assembly Members Johnson and Lee.
  • Yeah, happy Judiciary Committee. It's a party.
  • So the Assembly Judiciary and HOA Committee will continue.
  • The Assembly Judiciary and HOA Committee will continue. Good morning, Mr.
  • Chair and committee members, and happy HOA Day in Assembly Judiciary.
Summary: The Assembly Judiciary Committee heard a series of bills, many focused on homeowners associations (HOAs), along with measures on self-defense, design-professional litigation, mobile home park claims, senior housing, and DEI. Several bills were presented only or discussed with amendments, and the committee repeatedly noted ongoing work with authors and stakeholders. The committee also established quorum partway through the hearing and took up a consent calendar of several unrelated bills, which passed. AB 2584, on civil immunity for lawful self-defense, was presented as a work-in-progress. The author and a UFC/public-safety witness argued that people hesitate to intervene because of fear of civil liability, while committee members said California already has strong self-defense and Good Samaritan laws and that the proposal could create confusion. The bill was not advanced at that time, with the chair emphasizing further conversations. AB 1684, which would prevent HOAs from restricting homeowners’ ability to install or replace compliant cooling systems, drew support from the author, a constituent statement, and supporters from the California Department Association and others; an HOA group opposed unless amended, citing association property rights and grid/power concerns. Members generally supported the concept, and the author said amendments addressed damage and code-compliance issues. AB 1892, a technical cleanup bill clarifying HOA duties on utility repairs, election notices, and electronic voting timelines, passed unanimously as amended. AB 2050, requiring a formula for HOA reserve funding and a phase-in period, also passed with broad support; witnesses said underfunded reserves lead to special assessments, insurance and mortgage problems, and deferred maintenance, while members framed it as a consumer-protection and affordability measure. AB 2106, extending certificate-of-merit protections for design professionals and requiring California-licensed experts in certain cases, passed with strong support from engineers, architects, landscape architects, and civil-justice groups. AB 2145, directing HCD to study seniors’ need and desire to downsize, passed after lenders and financial groups moved from opposition to neutral with amendments; supporters said it could help unlock larger homes for younger families. AB 2238, aimed at deterring meritless failure-to-maintain lawsuits against mobile home park owners by shifting fee exposure to attorneys, passed after amendments narrowed its focus. Supporters said some firms were using vague demand letters and frivolous claims to force settlements and raise insurance costs; opposition said the bill still needed refinement to protect meritorious resident claims. AB 2439, prompted by two authors’ own HOA payment problems, passed despite opposition concerns about community-wide certified-mail requirements and personal liability for board members; supporters said better notice is needed when payment processors change and that liens and collections can be unfairly imposed without notice. AB 2579, responding to the earlier $100 cap on HOA fines, passed as amended to create a Department of Real Estate process for serious health and safety violations; supporters said the cap had weakened enforcement, while members said the bill sought a better balance. Finally, SCR 89, reaffirming California’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, was presented as a response to federal attacks on DEI programs. The author and witnesses from the UC Student Association, National Action Network, and civil-rights and labor groups argued DEI is essential to fairness, access, and opportunity, especially for students and historically underserved communities. Members voiced strong support, describing DEI as central to California’s values, and the resolution moved forward with bipartisan support noted by the author.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/26/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and reported by the Judiciary and Elections Committee.
  • President Pro Tem, I move that the Judiciary Committee amendment to House Bill 2874 be adopted.
  • Senator Rogers: The Judiciary and Elections Committee amendment as amended. Mr.
  • President Pro Tem, I move that the Judiciary Committee amendment as amended be adopted.
  • The Judiciary Committee amendment as amended is adopted. All right, any further discussion?
Keywords: 1182, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 02/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the members of this committee at on both education committees, and I shouldn't speak for the committees
  • <00:04:03.200> education committee at on both education committee at on both education committees
  • Um, this bill as amended has been moved to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
  • The intention is to send Senate File 3803 to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
  • This bill as amended just passed six to four and will be sent to the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. member of the Judiciary Committee, Mr.
  • <07:29:10.878> And judiciary committee, Mr. for Raskin.
  • And judiciary committee, Mr. for Raskin.
  • committee, the gentleman the judiciary committee, the gentleman from<07:45:58.638> Maryland,<
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Session (03/06/2025)

New Hampshire Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <04:15:06.680> Committee<04:15:07.000> heard the Senate Judiciary Committee heard the
  • Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony<04:15:08.159> detailing<04:15:08.680> the<04
  • <04:20:45.680> was committee on Judiciary to which was committee on Judiciary to which was
  • Please join the Senate Judiciary Committee in supporting the ought to pass motion so we may stand with
  • of<04:23:41.040> the Judiciary Committee in support of the Judiciary Committee in support
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Reconvening our 8:30 a.m. committee hearing here for the Committee on Transportation.
  • I do want to note your testimony in the committee report for the next committee to consider.
  • I do want to note your testimony in the committee report for the next committee to consider.
  • Fritz. the next committee to consider. I I as the next committee to consider.
  • the committee. the committee.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several measures and took action on each after testimony. SB 2697 SD1 would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, authorize towing or impoundment of vehicles with expired registrations of three or more years, increase certain fines and penalties, and require annual reporting; the Department of Transportation supported it, and the committee later adopted amendments and recommended passage. SB 2399 SD2 would provide a general excise tax exemption for aircraft maintenance materials, parts, tools, and related facility construction; it drew support from industry groups and comments from the Department of Taxation and Tax Foundation of Hawaii, and was also passed with amendments. SB 2665 SD2 would require driver’s license renewal applicants with a recent traffic citation to complete a road-safety course and exam; DOT supported it, the Public Defender opposed it as not clearly linked to safer driving, and the committee amended the bill to raise the trigger from one citation to two citations within five years before recommending passage. The committee also heard SB 2851 SD1, which would allow deaf vehicle owners to register a deafness designation visible to law enforcement; the Disability and Communication Access Board supported it, Peter Fritz testified in support while urging amendments on verification and threshold issues, and the committee adopted amendments and passed the measure. SB 3102 SD2 would clarify DOT’s role in port pilotage standards and appeals; DOT, DCCA, pilots, maritime interests, labor, and harbor users supported it, and it was passed with amendments. SB 2521 SD1 would exempt emergency medical services personnel from CDL requirements, require emergency-vehicle training, and update the definition of authorized emergency vehicle; DOT, DOH, Honolulu emergency services, and UPW supported it, and it too was passed with amendments. Finally, SB 3157 would transfer unencumbered automated speed enforcement special fund balances above a set threshold to the general fund. DOT supported the concept, but members questioned whether excess funds would ever accumulate and whether the money should instead support safe routes to school; the committee increased the threshold from $12 million to $25 million, discussed but did not adopt a transfer to another special fund, and passed the bill with amendments. The chair noted the next hearing would be held the following Tuesday, likely at 8:30 or 9:00 a.m.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PSM-EIG, PSM-HHS, PSM-TCA, PSM Public Hearings 04-11-2025

Public Safety and Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Savannah Peskin committee members.
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  • In on most PUC's, committee members.
  • Miley from the judiciary in support and Miley from the judiciary in support and Frank<00:30:21.919>
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Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees heard and acted on several resolutions related to housing, emergency preparedness, public safety, corrections, transportation, and wildfire mitigation. Measures discussed included HCR 67 on developing a comprehensive strategy for updated building codes; HCR 164 on maintaining publicly accessible hurricane shelter lists; HCR 180 on coordinated homelessness response; HCR 37 on emergency outreach to kupuna; HCR 121 on expanding Kolekole Pass as an emergency exit route; HCR 43 on studying highway patrol and speed cameras; HR 69 on vegetation management and wildfire risk; HCR 133 on supporting a floating dry dock at Pearl Harbor; HCR 153 on reducing the use of private out-of-state prisons; and HTR 23 on the new Oahu Community Correctional Center design and inmate release procedures. Testimony was largely supportive across the agenda. Supporters included state agencies, advocacy groups, and individuals, with some measures drawing comments or suggested amendments. For HCR 69, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, PUC, Hawaiian Electric, Charter Communications, and Life of the Land all supported the measure, though some requested amendments or raised due process concerns. For HCR 121, the Department of Transportation said improvements were planned later in the year to allow emergency access through Kolekole Pass, and public testimony emphasized wildfire, tsunami, and evacuation concerns. For HCR 43, DOT supported the study, and testimony noted possible benefits for enforcement and court efficiency. HCR 37 received strong support from ARP Hawaii, social work students, caregivers, and other community groups focused on kupuna safety. The committees took action on all items. HCR 67, HCR 164, HCR 180, HCR 37, HCR 121, HCR 43, HCR 133, HCR 153, and HTR 23 were all recommended for passage, with some measures passed as is and others with amendments. HCR 69 was amended to add the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Education, and to incorporate suggested amendments from Charter Communications and Hawaiian Telecom. HCR 121 was passed with technical amendments. Votes were recorded in favor on each measure, with some members excused and one no vote noted on HCR 43. The meetings concluded with adjournment after the final votes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • You had a hearing last week in Judiciary.
  • Yes, after Judiciary, we're just trying to figure out where does the money go after the Attorney General
  • had a hearing last week in judiciary had a hearing last week in judiciary it's<00:21:31.120>
  • questions um yes after uh Judiciary questions um yes after uh Judiciary where<00:21:45.480> we're
  • It was a little bit of a shock factor to the committee even when they heard the 500,000, so we're going
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary (02/09/2026)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, it's being 10:07, I'm going to call the Judiciary Committee to order.
  • <01:14:11.840> I lawyer on the judiciary committee. I lawyer on the judiciary committee.
  • judiciary committee. judiciary committee.
  • <03:35:54.080> Again,<03:35:54.399> my House Judiciary Committee.
  • Good afternoon, members of the Judiciary Committee. My name is Kayla Montgomery.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-18 - 1:00PM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, the bill has been read the first time and is referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
  • Judiciary. Judiciary.
  • The bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary, which recommends that the bill be amended as printed
  • Um, the bill passed out of your House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 6-5-0, and we encourage members
  • Um, the bill passed out of your House Judiciary Committee on a vote of 6-5-0, and we encourage members
Keywords: 926, house, all
Summary: The House opened with a devotional by Rabbi Toby Weisman, who spoke about Passover, the obligation to remember liberation from slavery, and the Torah’s repeated command to love the stranger. He connected that theme to immigrants and the need for community, courage, and small acts of kindness. After the devotional, the chamber took up three Senate bills for first reading and referral: S. 179 on the Uniform Disclaimer of Property Interests Act to Judiciary, S. 212 on potable water supply and wastewater system connections to Environment, and S. 227 on immigration protocols in Vermont schools to Education. The House also referred H. 558, relating to the Medicaid School-Based Services Program, to Appropriations, and H. 937, reported favorably by Ways and Means, was also sent to Appropriations under House Rule 35a. The House adopted JRS 45, a joint resolution on weekend adjournment for March 20, 2026, by voice vote. It also read and adopted several concurrent resolutions, including HCR 187 congratulating Village Garage Distillery of Bennington for a silver medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, HCR 213 recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month in Vermont, and HCR 224 congratulating Vermont athletes at the 2025 National Senior Games and designating March 18, 2026, as Vermont Senior Games Day at the State House. Members made remarks in support of the resolutions, including praise for the distillery, social workers, and senior athletes, and guests in the gallery were recognized. The House then took up H. 887, which would amend the Fair Employment Practices Act to align documentation rules for crime victims with the protections already available to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking under the safe leave law. The committee and sponsor described it as a modest but important fix to ensure survivors can access both leave and anti-discrimination protections without conflicting paperwork requirements. The House agreed to the committee amendment and ordered the bill to third reading. Next, the chamber began H. 917, an omnibus military affairs bill combining several measures: correcting the Adjutant General title, defining Gold Star family member, creating a hiring preference for military spouses in state government, and providing free parking for disabled veterans. The sponsor outlined the bill’s purpose and sections, and discussion began on the title correction and related provisions.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 27 January, 2026; 2:00 PM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • We have a number of committee meetings.
  • We have a number of committee meetings.
  • We have a number of committee meetings.
  • We have a number of committee meetings.
Summary: The Senate convened, a quorum was established, and Elder Haywood Hannah of Mount Salem United Methodist Church in Terry delivered the invocation, with Senator Norwood leading the pledge. The chamber then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles, and there were no messages or petitions. The Senate also welcomed Hannah’s wife, Miss Flora Haywood Hannah, and recognized several junior pages and the Mississippi Board of Nursing and Dr. Sandra Colepepper in the gallery. The calendar was largely handled by motions to pass and retain items 1 through 10. No substantive bill debate occurred on the floor. Members then made a series of announcements about committee meetings and scheduling, including the State of the State address being moved to February 4 at 5:00 p.m. in the rotunda, Rules meeting the next morning, Elections, Technology, Judiciary Division B, Appropriations Subcommittee No. 11, Public Health and Welfare, and other committee meetings over the next two days. Several members requested adjournment in memory of community and family members, including John Carlin White, father of Speaker Jason White; Irene Martin of Harperville; Fox Hayes of West Point; and Arlene Swoope. Senator Harkins also announced the doctor of the day, Dr. Justin Turner. The Senate then adopted a motion to stand in recess until the last committee report was filed or 5:00 p.m., with the journal to reflect adjournment until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday if no further business occurred.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee is called to order.
  • Zach Dean, research analyst with the Judiciary and Elections Committee, going into my 11th session.
  • For the record, Katie Sherman, assistant research analyst for the Judiciary and Elections Committee.
  • I am the Senate research intern for the Judiciary and Elections Committee, and I look forward to this
  • Moffitt asks this Judiciary Committee to investigate the Arizona Bar to encourage legislative changes
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/28/26

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Brennan, welcome to the committee. Ms. Brennan, welcome to the committee.
  • Hanje, welcome to the committee. committee. committee.
  • Uh, Senator Croon, I know we heard the bill in the Judiciary Committee to address the enforcement-related
  • after the committee.
  • to Judiciary. to Judiciary.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (02/13/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:22:46.920> Committee<01:22:47.840> I'm the Senate Judiciary Committee I'm the Senate
  • Judiciary Judiciary Committee<01:48:40.679> my<01:48:40.840> name<01:48:41.000> is<
  • <01:59:08.159> a Judiciary Committee I'm Lyn lipid a Judiciary Committee I'm Lyn lipid a resident
  • Good afternoon, honorable members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • <02:35:25.520> my Judiciary Committee for the record my Judiciary Committee for the record
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 036 Feb 19th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, Judiciary Committee members, at 1:30 in room 107, we're going to be hearing three bills: House Bill
  • Uh, Judiciary Thank you, Madam Speaker.
  • Uh, Judiciary Committee<00:34:01.360> members,<00:34:01.919> at<00:34:02.240> 1:30
  • The Statutory Revision Committee will be meeting on Thursday, February 19th at 7:30 a.m. in House Committee
  • Tomorrow morning at 8:15, the Capital Development Committee will be meeting in Senate Committee Room
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal from February 17, 2026, and then moved into third reading. Members passed several bills on final passage: HB 1013, concerning landlord use of ratio utility billing systems; HB 1064, modifying the youthful offender system; HB 1076, making transportation-related statutory changes; HB 1067, allowing use of the diseased livestock indemnity fund to address livestock health threats; HB 1042, concerning dry needling by occupational therapists; and HB 1025, exempting auctioneers from certain requirements of the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. Vote totals were recorded for each, with HB 1042 and HB 1025 passing unanimously and the others passing by varying margins, including HB 1067 at 58-1 and HB 1076 at 40-19. Co-sponsors were then invited to add their names to the adopted bills. During announcements, members highlighted upcoming committee hearings and events. Judiciary, Education, Health and Human Services, Transportation/Housing/Local Government, Finance, Statutory Revision, and Capital Development committees all announced meetings and bill agendas. The chamber also recognized visiting student groups, including Adams 12 Stargate, Emily Griffith Technical College, and Slavens Elementary fourth graders, as well as a Chaparral High School AP government class. There were also announcements about the Aerospace and Defense Caucus, Aerospace Day at the Capitol, and a Colorado Housing Coalition reception. Several members made brief remarks honoring people and observances, including a detailed tribute to Barbara Shannon Banister for her civil rights and community leadership in Aurora, and a statement marking the first day of Ramadan and encouraging members to visit local mosques and participate in iftar events. At the end of the session, the majority leader moved to lay over the balance of the calendar until February 19, 2026, and the House agreed without objection. The House then stood in recess until later that day.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Rep. Brad Tabke Press Conference 3/17/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then we'll talk about the bill that we have in judiciary at 10:15 this morning to help curb these
  • And then we'll talk about the bill that we have in judiciary at 10:15 this morning to help curb these
  • And then we'll talk about the bill that we have in judiciary at 10:15 this morning to help curb these
  • And then we'll talk about the bill that we have in judiciary at 10:15 this morning to help curb these
  • And so I'm hoping that that gets us through judiciary committee today at 10:15, and I think that we have
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: At a morning press conference, lawmakers and advocates discussed a bill by Rep. Tabke aimed at tightening Minnesota’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) laws. Speakers argued that license plate data is being misused, especially in connection with immigration enforcement and “Operation Metro Surge,” and said motorists expect privacy for the personal information tied to their plates. Several individuals described incidents in which they believed federal agents used ALPR data to identify their homes, photograph their houses, or otherwise intimidate them after they had observed ICE activity. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said ALPR systems capture plate numbers, time, date, and location, and that private vendors and out-of-state agencies can access the data with little oversight. He cited public records showing large numbers of searches, including one metro agency with about 425,000 searches in six weeks and another with nearly 100 searches explicitly for civil immigration enforcement. He said the bill would prohibit sharing ALPR data outside Minnesota unless authorized by a court order or judicial warrant, require data-sharing agreements among agencies, require signage for private ALPR use, and bar sale or transfer of the data without consent or legal process. In response to questions, speakers said the bill is intended to regulate local law enforcement and private vendors rather than federal agencies directly, by limiting how data is shared and accessed. They compared the issue to prior bipartisan concerns about driver’s license lookups and said they hoped the measure would advance out of judiciary later that morning and then to public safety, though they said they could not guarantee support or passage.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • With that, committee secretary, please take the roll.
  • Good morning, Chair Miller, and members of the committee.
  • Hello, Chair, members of the committee.
  • Just want to thank this committee for listening to this bill.
  • Chair Miller and members of the Senate— not the Senate Judiciary, the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HHS Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
  • Aloha, Chair, Vice Chair, and members of the committee.
  • Uh, hi chair and members of the committee. My name is Dr.
  • Uh, hi chair and members of the committee. My name is Dr.
  • Uh, hi chair and members of the committee. My name is Dr.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Health and Human Services committee hearing opened with notice that the meeting was being streamed and could reconvene later if technical problems forced an abrupt end. The chair also announced a one-minute testimony limit and proceeded through several bills, taking mostly written and oral support testimony and asking limited questions. No votes were taken in the portion provided. HB 1626, relating to youth penalties, drew strong support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, youth advocates, the ACLU, the Department of Education, and others. Testifiers said financial sanctions on youth are ineffective, disproportionately burden Native Hawaiian youth, and function as poverty penalties; they urged replacing fines with community service, restorative practices, and ʻāina-based programs, and eliminating uncollectible legacy debt. The chair moved on after no member questions. HB 1643, relating to pharmacy, was discussed with support from the Hawaii Pharmacists Association, Kaiser, the Board of Pharmacy, independent pharmacies, and PBM representatives. Testimony focused on amendment language, audit procedures, HIPAA concerns, and the need for flexibility for small island pharmacies. HB 1668, relating to Medicaid, received broad support from disability advocates and the Department of Human Services; witnesses said CMS had already approved the underlying state plan amendment removing income and asset limits for certain workers with disabilities, but they wanted the protection codified in law to preserve it long term. The chair asked whether codification was necessary and was told it would not be harmful and would help ensure continuity if federal policy changed. The committee then heard HB 1550 on drug paraphernalia and syringe access, with support from Shipta and the Department of Health; testimony emphasized preserving flexibility for the statewide syringe access program to respond to emerging drugs like xylazine. HB 1974, relating to health, was presented as a planning measure for hearing loss; testifiers said Hawaii lacks a comprehensive hearing-loss plan and that the bill would fund a state planning process, not direct services. HB 1858 on vital statistics drew support from clinicians and medical organizations, who said better data on spontaneous fetal deaths is needed and that the term used in the bill is standard medical and CDC terminology. HB 1871 and HB 1966 also received support, with HB 1966’s EMS special fund prompting discussion about the cigarette-tax revenue source; the chair questioned the nexus to EMS, and the Department of Health said the revenue currently funds the special fund and there is no alternative funding stream.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Refer to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Rights.
  • Refer to the committee.
  • Refer to the committee.
  • Refer to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
  • Proceedings referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence.
Keywords: 1184, house, all