The mischief rule[1] is one of three rules of statutory construction traditionally applied by English courts.[2] The other two are the “plain meaning rule” (also known as the “literal rule”) and the “golden rule.” The main aim of the rule is to determine the "mischief and defect" that the statute in question has set out to remedy‚ and what ruling would effectively implement this remedy. The rule was first laid out in a 16th-century ruling of the Exchequer Court. -------------------------------------------------
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Brett Morris Rules in the Gym People talking on cell phones‚ water bottles left everywhere and machines left dirty also sweaty towels and garbage lying around: these are just three examples of gyms not enforcing their rules and members being reckless. The good thing is you can do something about this‚ and apply rules and bring order back to the gym‚ this way you will be able to keep clients happy and make sure they are longtime members at your gym bringing you business for years. To maintain an
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Golden Rule vs. The Platinum Rule Perspectives‚ expectations‚ and experiences of different people about the golden rule and the platinum rule changed my own way of thinking. The knowledge given to me made me rethink my beliefs but it also made me confused of which is the best rule that should be followed by all. To drive away my confusion‚ I listed down the good and the bad things about both rules. The Golden Rule “Do unto others what you want others do unto you.” The golden rule does
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widely popular Golden Rule and the lesser known Platinum Rule. The Golden Rule‚ which seems to be almost a moral standard as variations of this rule are found amongst various religions which we sum to “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” The platinum rule is the idea that you should “Treat others as they would like to be treated ”. The Golden Rule encourages an egocentric based morality which cultivates a distorted and disconnected view of service while the Platinum Rule encourages individualism
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The role of an umpire is to control and be fair throughout the game according to the rules. The umpire has to position themselves where they can see the players‚ the play and most important the ball. All professional games will have two umpires and the following diagram shows the main parts of the court they cover for umpiring with the umpire blowing the whistle for the centre pass if a goal was just scored in their section. An umpire needs confidence controlling the game and have a powerful voice
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The Salomon & Co.[1] case brought about the most significant decision ever laid down in Company Law. The House of Lords decision is the leading authority on the principle that the company [2]‚ which is incorporated under the Companies Acts 1963 is a separate legal entity‚ separate from its members and capable of having a corporate personality of its own‚ as Lord MacNaghten stated in Salomon “a different person altogether”[3]‚ from that of the members‚ almost depicting a fictional character capable
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which promises success and security to everyone in exchange for hard work alone. When reality falls short of this ideal‚ people are more inclined to bend the rules to obtain what they deserve. In his chapter‚ "The Rules about the Rules"‚ Stephen Carter indicates that Americans "care far more about winning than about playing by the rules" (180). Although Americans have a competent understanding of morality‚ their moral integrity is placed secondary to success. As a result‚ Americans are willing
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Co-ownership is where there are multiple individuals with an ownership interest in property. Many people chose to own real estate in some form of co-ownership in other words concurrent. There are three main ways to own real property jointly; first (1) Tenancy in Common‚ if you own property as joint tenants‚ then your ownership rights includes the right of survivorship. This means that when one joint tenant dies‚ their interest in the property automatically goes to the other joint tenant. Second (2)
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Tenth Annual WILLEM C. VIS (EAST) INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION MOOT Hong Kong SAR September 2012 - March 2013 Oral Arguments 11 to 17th March 2013 th THE RULES Organized by: The Vis East Moot Foundation Limited INTRODUCTION I. The Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot 1. The Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot is an annual competition of teams representing law schools throughout the world (the "Moot"). In the Ninth Annual Moot
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RULE OF LAW In course of Twentieth century‚ the emergences of democratic legislations and state welfare laws have lowered the effect of natural law and common law. These laws are bit liberal and sometimes puts limitations on the rule of Law in the name of nation’s Interest. This principle of ‘Rule of Law’ has been a matter of discussion and analysis since a long time in the realm of Jurisprudence and Legal theory. But‚ very less interest has been shown towards the exact definition of ‘Rule of Law’
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