of judgement in Inspector of Taxes v. Kiernan Inspector of Taxes v. Kiernan (hereinafter referred to as Kiernan) is a Supreme Court case which‚ at first glance‚ would appear to deal with a rather innocuous question‚ can “pigs” be referred to as “cattle”? The question of whether pigs can be included within the confines of the the term cattle might seem both banal and quite absurd‚ but the judgement on this question has had repercussions for many subsquent cases since this matter was arbitrated on
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Roper vs. Simmons was one of the few cases in almost two decades to address whether it’s constitutional under the eighth and fourteenth amendments to execute a juvenile offender who was over the age of fifteen but under the age of eighteen when he/she committed a capital crime. In 1988‚ Thompson vs. Oklahoma banned the execution of minors who were sixteen years of age when they committed a capital crime. Another case‚ Stanford vs. Kentucky (1989)‚ divided the court which eventually rejected that
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Technological Change in HRM Going green is the new trend now in corporate America. Everyone wants to save in some type of way. Human Resource Management is one of the biggest changes in corporate America today with HRM being the main source for all employees. When someone is employed majority of the time they have to deal with the HR department and this is where they fill out all of their forms and paperwork to make sure that they are legally able to work in United States. It is also where
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Barbara Leon Humanities 2 Canto V Analysis 10/06/05 Canto V Analysis SUMMARY Dante and Virgil have just left limbo‚ the first circle of hell‚ and are now on their way into the second circle of hell‚ where hell really begins. It is here that Dante first witnesses the punishment brought upon the sinners. They encounter Minos‚ the beast-judge who blocks the way into the second circle. He examines each soul as they pass through and determines which circle of hell they must go to by winding his
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COMPLAINT Margaret Donnelly‚ the named executor of the estate of Elinor R. Averell‚ filed a complaint against James P. Dillon‚ Esq.‚ on or about January 21‚ 2016. Donnelly alleges that Dillon had neglected the matters related to the estate of Elinor R. Averell‚ failed to adequately account for assets‚ and had failed to respond to anyone including an attorney hired to succeed Dillon. Dillon has violated Mass.R.Prof.C. 1.3‚ 1.4‚ and 8.4(c). FACTS On July 16‚ 2010‚ Elinor R. Averell hired Attorney
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“Move It” The plaintiffs’ main argument in the case centered on that of the main plaintiff‚ Mary Watson‚ a single woman. Ms. Watson claimed when she visited one of the Move It’s outlet stores‚ she observed several items that were marked with tags containing two prices; a “Suggested Retail Price” and
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Johnson v. Misercordia Hospital Case Analysis State the issue in controversy In 1980‚ patient (plaintiff) James Johnson filed suit against Misericordia Community Hospital alleging medical malpractice. The suit specifically alleged corporate negligence in the appointment of Dr. Lester V. Salinksy (independent member) to the medical staff at Misericordia Community Hospital. During the surgery‚ Dr. Salinsky severed the femoral artery‚ resulting in partial paralysis
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Most importantly‚ the 1905 Jacobsen v. Massachusetts was a Supreme Court case whereby the Court upheld the ultimate states’ authority to impose compulsory vaccination laws. It articulated that an individual’s freedom should at times be subjected to the states’ police power and subordinated to the collective public welfare. The Court decision in the case elicited numerous questions regarding the state government’s power to safeguard the public’s health‚ as well as the protection of personal liberty
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Chavez vs. Romulo G.R. No. 157036‚ June 9‚ 2004A mere license is always revocable FACTS: This case is about the ban on the carrying of firearms outside of residence in order to deter the rising crime rates. Petitioner questions the ban as a violation of his right to property ISSUE: Whether or not the revocation of permit to carry firearms is unconstitutional and Whether or not the right to carry firearms is a vested property right HELD: Petitioner cannot find solace to the above-quoted
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Siva v. 1138 LLC Case Brief This is an actual appeal case regarding a breach of contract‚ between leasor Ruthiran Siva v. Richard Hess leasee. Ruthiran Siva the owner of commercial property entered into a written agreement with the Hess family and Shahin. The agreement was the Hess family and Shahin would lease the commercial property for a minimum of five years at $4‚000.00 per month. However upon the agreed contract the Hess family and Shahin never indicated they were going to use the space
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