2007-11-01 10:03:45 · 12 answers · asked by labeinia 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Sure. If you have a case against them.
2007-11-01 10:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This depends on what the circumstances surrounding the case are. If you have a legitimate claim that a violation of civil law has occured and the military member is responsible than yes(breach of contract, etc.). As pointed out earlier, Military members are not immune to civil law. HOWEVER....
there have been many people who come to this forum who have a negative view on the military due to the war in Iraq. In this case if someone was unhappy with the war in Iraq and wanted to take a military member to court due to thier involvement in the military, then no you can't. In fact they could then counter-sue and in most states win thier claim.
2007-11-01 17:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure if it will go through the standard court system though, any military personnel are part of the military, and therefore the court actions will be handled by what ever branch the person works for. You will want to double check this in your area before filing a claim.
2007-11-01 17:10:51 · answer #3 · answered by julvrug 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Military personal are subject to military AND civil law. The double jeopardy rule doesnt apply. They can find them selves in both a civil court and a court marshal too.
2007-11-01 17:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Matt A 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but......
Another significant protection under the (soldiers and sailors relief) act relates to civil proceedings. Service members involved in civil litigation can request a delay in proceedings if they can show their military responsibilities preclude their proper representation in court.
2007-11-01 17:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Noah Tall 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can take any military member to civil court with one exception. While they are deployed involuntarily overseas. This is called the Soldier Sailor Relief Act. They can be prosecuted when they return.
2007-11-01 17:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by rance42 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If your military and its a military doctor, no, but if your not assossocuated with the military and you want to sue a soldier, yes.
2007-11-01 17:09:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if you are taking them there as an individual in a civil matter.
2007-11-01 17:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes unless its military case...
2007-11-01 18:22:59 · answer #9 · answered by Peiper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if they did something like didn't pay back a loan, hit your car, or something like that you sure can.
2007-11-01 20:38:27 · answer #10 · answered by rebel with a cause 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋