The Nature of Law True / False Questions 1. The U.S. Constitution recognizes the states’ power to make law in certain areas. True False 2. Uniform acts are model statutes drafted by private bodies of lawyers and/or scholars; they become law only after legislature enacts them. True False 3. The Restatements usually state binding common law rules‚ promulgated by the American Law Institute. True False 4. Common law is a state law and hence only the state courts
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will discuss the differences between substantive law‚ procedural law‚ criminal law‚ civil law‚ common law‚ and statutory law. We will provide examples of each law and try to discuss what U.S. Constitution amendments were implemented to protect the rights of businesses and organizations. Civil cases usually involve private disputes between persons or organizations. Criminal cases involve an action considered to be harmful to society as a whole. A civil case begins when a person or entity (such as a
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Islamic Law‚ Adaptability‚ and Financial Development www.LearnIslamicFinance.com Disclaimer The views and opinions presented in this presentation are personal and do not represent those of Islamic Research and Training Institute or the Islamic Development Bank. www.LearnIslamicFinance.com Lecture Plan • Session 1: Law‚ Adaptability‚ and Financial Development—Introduction – – – Common and Civil Laws Adaptability Features & Financial Development Islamic Law: Sources and Evolution
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Law Criminal Law Civil Law Crime committed against the state Sets rights & Duties of people between themselves Must prove guilt Must show liability Guilt must shown to be beyond reasonable doubt Liability shown on the balance of probabilities Regulates society by threat of punishment Rights the financial position so that no wrong had occurred Fine‚ imprisonment‚ community service. Damages or other remedies (specific performance/injunction ) Sources of Law Law Case Law (follow earlier decisions)
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Learning Team Weekly Reflection Law/421 University of Phoenix In Week one of Contemporary Business Law‚ Team A learned about substantive‚ procedural‚ criminal‚ civil‚ common‚ and statutory law. In the reading assignments for week one‚ we discerned the differences that separate the laws and how the courts enforce the laws. Corporations and businesses are awarded protections under the Amendments to the
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Defining Laws and Describing the Differences LAW/421 December 09‚ 2013 Defining Laws and Describing the Differences There are classifications and categories of law that can be helpful to use to determine what law corresponds with a particular action or crime. Some of the laws we will be looking at in this paper are; substantive law‚ procedural law‚ criminal law‚ civil law‚ common law‚ and statutory law. Two of the first laws that we can define and find differences in are the common law and
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FIRST TRIMESTER FACULTY OF LAW INTRODUCTION DEFINITION Customary law is a body of customs and traditions which regulate various kinds of relationships between members in a community. Customary laws are said to be applicable to the extent that they are not repugnant to justice‚ morality or any other written law. CUSTOM AS A SOURCE OF LAW Both custom and law are the realization of the measure of society’s insight and ability and also the principles of right and justice. Law embodies these principles
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Business Law Case Study Module 4 PLAINTIFF’S STATEMENT: The Parties – Alex Johnson vs. Bethlehem Ice Solutions Opening Argument Those familiar with skiing know that there are risks involved when one chooses to participate in the sport. Those risks‚ however‚ should be associated with self-inflicted harm caused by mistakes that a skier may make and not unforeseen obstacles and dangerous situations. The injuries sustained by Alex Johnson on the slopes at Bethlehem Ice Solutions (BIS) were not
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Civil Court * Law suit individual vs individual * Purpose is to ask for damages * By a preponderance of the evidence (more evidence then other ) 51% Criminal Court * State brings law suit against individual * Purpose to punish‚ revenge‚ “rehabilitate” * Beyond reasonable doubt Burdon of proof – amount of evidence Plaintiff- party bringing civil suit Pro – state bringing chargers against an individual Cause of action- reason for your law suite
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Tort Law Lecture 1 Pre-lecture Lecture Preparation: Do the assigned readings before the lecture get most out of the lecture Know extracts of case know what happen Terminologies and definition Read ‘lecture outlines’ for reading assignments Review notes from previous lecture 5-10 minutes before lecture Read learning outcomes to understand lecture objectives Readings and lectures don’t perfectly overlap‚ do both Bring the book to each class For instructions on marking your book see
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