Why is ‘civil procedure’ different from ‘criminal procedure?’ In criminal matters, action is taken by the “state” (either federal, state, or local government agencies) against an individual for a violation of the law. A criminal matter can result a sentence such as a fine, probation or time in jail. The sentence is imposed upon a […]
“Power to do Complete Justice”: Can Judiciary override Statutory Provisions? Introduction The Constitution of India is the central rule that everyone has to follow from which all different laws determine their power and with which they must adjust. All powers of the state and its diverse organs have their source in it and must be […]
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Get help with your assignmentIn contemporary political and legal beliefs, the term civil law indissolubly provides perplexing connotations. Many harbingers ostensibly understand the term civil law as a substantive area of law which preluded in the times of Ancient Rome. Conversely, individual’s familiar and residing in common law jurisdiction understand civil law to be a private area of law […]
Question 1 When looking at the threshold, it’s important that all factors are taken into consideration. The NSPCC’s research indicates that fewer than three children under the age of 10 were seriously injured or seriously injured every week. To give Lucy a fair overview, it will be important to take into account all facts concerned […]
Rights-based struggles have proved counterproductive in contexts of sexuality. The importance of rights, and more specifically, civil liberties, can be seen as the legal and political expression of our society. Philosophical notions of autonomy, self-fulfilment, and self expression, in terms of sexuality, have made privacy interests relevant to freedom of action and lifestyle, not merely […]
Part A: Butcher Ltd & KRY Ltd The contract of affreightment is evidenced by the bill of lading where, as here, the goods to be carried only form part of the total cargo. The liability of the carrier under the bill of lading is now subject to a combination of the rules introduced by the […]
INTRODUCTION “If the world were to sit up and take note of terrorism on land, it must now stand to, to use a naval phrase, and prepare itself for possible terrorist acts at sea. The task will not be easy because of the nature of the maritimae domain or the theatre where acts of maritime […]
Introduction: The conclusion in Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher & Ors[1] indicates a subtle, albeit potentially significant shift in the approach when deciding Employment Status and Sham Agreements.[2] Prior to this case, the written terms of a contract prevailed as long as it is not a “sham”. However the Supreme Court, in this case, has deemed […]
Chapter 5 Conclusions and Suggestions Before theBommai[i]decision was delivered, the Constitution of India excluded the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court when the President declared emergency. However, things are now clear that the Court can now scrutinize whether the power provided by Article 356 has been misused or used arbitrarily or that there is no relevant […]
The fact of the Atlas Maritime Co SA v Avalon Maritime Ltd [1]is that Mr Richard Morrison is the director of Stewart Marine, a company which run ship brokers. He wants to buy a vessel which had some broken and the company appointed a technical consultant, Mr Melville Price which from Drake Maritime SA. Drake […]
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Assessment CLR&I CASE NOTE Valilas v Januzaj [2014] EWCA Civ 436 Lady Justice Arden Lord Justice Underhill & Lord Justice Floyd In the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) On the Appeal from Worcester County Court His Honour Judge Hooper QC IUC69309 Between: IOANNIS VALILAS & VALDET JANUZAJ SRN=140326561 Introduction Ioannis Valilas v Valdet Januzaj[1] dealt […]
Case Notes Nicholas Sheridan – Ref NS1 Background I had a meeting today with Nicolas Sheridan Tuesday the 5th of October 2013. Nicholas is in full time permanent employment with Home Securities. He made an appointment today in relation to concerns he has about his job security with his employer “Home Securities”. Nicolas talked […]
Running Head: Case Opinion Analysis: Mccullen V. Coakley McCULLEN V. Coakley Case Opinion Analysis For the purpose of this paper I choose to place an opinion applet to the case of Supreme Court of the United States no. 12–1168. Eleanor McCULLEN, et al., petitioners v. Martha Coakley, attorney general of Massachusetts, et al .on writ […]
It is clear to see in the case of Barry White v The Crown that there are several issues arising on the facts. These issues shall now be argued under various grounds of appeal below. Ground 1- Failure to dismiss evidence that has been obtained unlawfully In regards to the evidence within the case in […]
Hunter and New England Local Health District v McKenna [2014] HCA 44 Introduction The case of Hunter and New England Local Health District v McKenna[1] concerned the primary issue of whether a common law duty of care owed to third parties by health authorities and their employees were consistent with the appellants’ statutory obligations in […]
Introduction Based on the question, Mark had suffered property damage due to the fire that was set by the youths. Therefore, we are required to advice Mark in respect of any claims he may have against various parties: the Amber Borough Council (hereinafter ABC), Chigley Services, Home Office, Justin and Jason, and the Fire Brigade. […]
Answer 1 Liability of Mr and Mrs Lee in this case At the time when loan ws taken by their son and Lim, when guarantee was entered parents Mr Lee and Mrs Lee were old, did not understand English well and had received no independent advice. Banks under the provisions of ACL cannot seek to […]
Part 2: critical legal analysis: You must critically analyze and discuss the question. You must support each of your agreements with authority. If there is no case law to support your argument, you may use any academic or other literature or commentary that supports your argument. Q4:The common law of Australia does not recognize that […]
Business Law Assignment 1. Australia’s legal system is based on the English legal system.” To what extend is this statement correct? Discuss. It is widely known that Australia continent has been settled by Great Britain from the late 18th century. However, the English legislation system is the foundation of Australia law that is still needed […]
Running Head: Balancing the Rights of Patients and Medical Professionals In the medical field, law and ethics play a vital role in the relationship between patients and medical professionals. Violation of these laws results in liability of the offender. Ethics considers the best interest of an individual and society. It establishes and maintains a nature […]
Each day we are involved in a number of transactions that involve trading, exchanging, buying, selling, receiving and spending, that are centred around money or other forms of currency . Finance is the spine of the present day economy, and the banks act as the branches of the same. The term ‘bank’ finds its roots […]
THE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS In Malaysia, there are a set of rules that safeguards our freedom, the basic human rights of Malaysian is compiled under the Federal Constitution. This compilation of laws are supreme as mentioned under Article 4 of the Federal Constution. This means that even the Syariah Law of Malaysia can not go […]
Invitation to Treat Invitation to treat is a contract law term. However, it is not an offer. It is merely an invitation to others to make offers. It is a sort of preliminary negotiation to buy something and it follows that an invitation to treat cannot be accepted and there is no commitment to sell […]
Beef Ban A progressive or regressive move… If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls of those who live under tyranny. Thomas Jefferson, 1781 The rekindled controversy about the beef ban legislation in the […]
192596 Title: Captain Ahab died in 2005. His will included, inter alia, the following two gifts to the ‘Midlands Whale Watching Club’: a) ‘My house, Moby Villa, to be used as a headquarters for the Club; and b) A£160,000, to enable members to go on trips to watch whales in Antarctica.’ The Midlands Whale Watching […]
“If a home grown Bill of Rights was adopted, fundamental rights and freedoms would be afforded better protection.” Even prior to re-entering office in 1997 and overseeing the enactment of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Labour Party was constitutionally committed to the enactment of a Bill of Rights[1]: “The incorporation of the European Convention […]
Frisk and seizure. This amendment, according to the Fourth Amendment, is all about: people’s right to security, protection from unreasonable searches and seizures, no violation, and that warrants should only be issued upon probable causes. Many scholars taking constitution consider this as the most freedom which has been ensured by the Bill of rights in […]
A tort is primarily a civil wrong which is essentially concerned with compensation for damages as a result of the defendants acts or omissions. Unlike other legal concepts, tort aims to compensate the victim rather than punish them as in criminal law. ” [1] Many people divide tort law into three rough categories: negligent torts, intentional […]
The issue of biotechnological innovations in many respects represents a substantial challenge to law.[1] The provisions in the European Patent Convention 2000(EPC) and the Biotech Directive are lacking in managing this challenge, in light of the fact that they are vague and can’t be utilized to reject indecent advancements. Opinions on patents in the field […]
