For other uses‚ see Common law (disambiguation). Common law‚ also known as case law or precedent‚ is law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals‚ as opposed to statutes adopted through the legislative process or regulations issued by the executive branch[1]. A "common law system" is a legal system that gives great precedential weight to common law‚[2] on the principle that it is unfair to treat similar facts differently on different occasions.[3] The body of precedent is
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Law‚ The Multifaced Phenomenon What is law? This is one of those questions that is impossible to give one definite answer to since law is a multifaced phenomenon. Law is an extremely complex subject that could mean different things to various people. There is no single definition that could fit to everyone’s mindset. I believe that law‚ this multifaced phenomenon is everywhere and shows its dissimilar sides to all of us. It surrounds us in every aspect of our lives. Law is there when you drive
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Agenda Historical overview of labor laws Understand the effects of the legal system on unionization Understand the major provisions of US labor laws Understand the differences and similarities between US private and public sector law Assignments This week’s reading contained a lot of information! This material‚ however‚ is vital to your understanding of how we got to our current state of labor laws. Watch out for our close friends – efficiency‚ equity and voice
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RH Bill is NOW RH Law! After 14 years of struggle‚ the Reproductive Health Bill has finally been passed into law! Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III quietly signed the bill into law last December 21‚ 2012‚ four days away before Christmas – for me the best Christmas gift for Filipino women and youth especially us RH advocates who were tireless in our efforts to lobby‚ dialogue‚ march on the streets and campaign for the passage of the RH Bill into a law. The new law will now be called
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between States. Peaceful settlement of dispute is an important principle of the United Nations (UN) since one of the purposes of the establishment of the UN is to bring about peaceful means in conformity with the principles of justice and international law‚ adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of peace.[1] All Member States of the UN are obliged to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a matter that international peace and
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08th October 2008 Tort-Obligations II Tutorial 1 1. What is Tort law for? ▪The law of tort- The word derives from the French for ‘Wrong’. ▪ The civil action for damages aims at compensation as opposed to criminal prosecution. Restoring the status quo. ▪Appeasement- the object of early law is to prevent disruption of society by disputes arising from the infliction of injury. The victim’s vengeance is bought off by compensation‚ which gives him satisfaction in 2 ways; he is comforted to receive
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITY‚ ILISAN-REMO‚ OGUN STATE AN ASSIGNMENT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE COURSE: CORPORATE LAW 1 ASSIGNMENT TOPIC: CRITICALLY EXAMINE THE EXTENT TO WHICH A COMPANY IS BOUND TO A PRE-INCORPORATION CONTRACT SUBMITTED BY: EYESAN ORITSEMOLEBI MATRIC NO: 10/0399 SUBMITTED TO: MR. ABANGWU NZERIBE
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LAW OF TORT PART– PART–ONE Objectives of this Topic By the end of the topic the learner should be able to: * D fi iti of tort and related t Definition f t t d l t d terms * The difference between tort and criminal law and tort and contract law * Understand the nature and liability of tort * Explain the functions of the law of torts * Explain the capacity to sue or be sued for various p p y individuals and entities * Understand the specific torts their defences and remedies available
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Table of Contents Question 1 1 1.1 Introduction 2 1.2 Offer 2 1.3 Counter offer 4 1.4 Option contract 4 1.5 Acceptance 5 1.6 Postal Rule 5 Question 2:. 7 2.1 What is Judicial Precedent? 7 2.2 Hierarchy of Precedents 8 2.3 Limitations and Types of Judicial Precedent 9 2.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Judicial Precedent 10 2.5 Contributions of Judicial Precedent 12 3.0 References 14 Question 1 On 13 September‚ Fiona‚ a newly qualified dentist‚ receives the following
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Qn5: Explain the role of Khula in traditional Hanafi Law‚ in traditional Maliki Law and in the present law of Egypt. Under Islamic law‚ divorce can take place in three forms‚ namely by talaq (repudiation of wife by husband)‚ by khula (by mutual consent) or by faskh (decree of the court dissolving the marriage). It can be said that If Talaq is defined as the right specifically granted to men to divorce their wifes ‚ khula can be said to be its equal for women as it gives them the right to raise
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