What is negligence? Negligence is a legal concept in the common law legal systems mostly applied in tort cases to achieve monetary compensation for physical and mental injuries. Negligence is a type of tort. "Negligence" is not the same as "carelessness"‚ because someone might be exercising as much care as they are capable of‚ yet still fall below the level of competence expected of them. It is the opposite of "diligence". It can be generally defined as conduct that is culpable because it falls
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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY CITY CAMPUS NAME :OOKO BEVERLY ACHIENG ADM NO:D33S/CTY/11363/2012 COURSE:BUSINESS LAW COURSE CODE: LECTURER: TASK: STRUCTURE AND ORGANISATION OF THE COURT In pre colonial era‚ different communities had different ways of restoring justice. The African Traditional Communities used the fora of justice at family‚ shrines‚ churches and mosques. Other dispute resolutions mechanisms included: a.Reconsiliation: is the process of making it possible for two different ideas‚ facts
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ALGAPPA UNIVERSITY KARAIKUDI – 630 003 TAMILNADU DIRECTORATE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION B B A (II YEAR) PAPER 2.4 BUSINESS LAW Paper 2.2 Commercial Law : Business Law Indian Contract Act 1872 : Meaning and essentials of a valid contract Formation of contract – Performance of contract – Termination and discharge of contract – Remedies for breach of contract – Quast contract Special Contracts : Indemnity of guarantee – Bailment – Agency Sale of Goods Act
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References: BPP Learning Media‚ 2010. Business Law. 2nd ed. London: BPP Learning Media Ltd. Elliott‚ C. & Quinn‚ F.‚ 2007. Contract Law. 6th ed. London: Pearson Education Limited. Wildman‚ E.‚ 2012. Contractual formalities and oral contracts. [Online] Available at: http://www.inhouselawyer.co.uk/index.php/contract/9777-contractual-formalities-and-oral-contracts
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Serina Harvell Mr. Colagross English 2 14 April 2014 The Drug Laws: A Time For Change The so-called "drug war"‚ and "drug laws" haven ’t seemed to be as effective as it was supposed to be. Its original intent was to attack the drug problem in America. President Richard Nixon started the war on drugs in the late sixties to stop drug abuse at the source‚ the distributors. Another intention of the drug laws was to show individuals that taking part in this illegal activity would cause serious consequences
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Marsha Long English 155 Peggy Thomsen‚ PhD 15 February 2011 “The whooping law” "I wish that all fathers of households stand forth and practice their role. They will use the rod and not permit their children to go astray. Firmness is needed in your world that is filled with laxity‚ permissiveness‚ and degradation. "Your children have been misled by many who shall answer to the Father. As teachers they have failed in their role. Therefore‚ as parents you must succeed in yours." - St. Joseph
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Question 1: Issue The issue of this question is whether Samuel willingly entered into a legitimate sale of goods contract with the shop in Orchard Road. Rule of Law The law on this issue is found in the common law and under stature law. In Preston Corporation Sdn Bhd v Edward Leong (1982)‚ an offer was defined as a willingness to be bound by the terms of an agreement. Therefore‚ it is clearly stated that Samuel is willingly and has agreed to enter into a contract by signing on a receipt
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THE LAW OF CONTRACT IN GHANA (These notes have mainly been culled from Mrs. Christine Dowuona Hammond’s seminal work on the Law of Contracts.) INTRODUCTION Contracts are made by people every day‚ whether the parties recognise it or not. Each time one spends money on anything – a bus ticket‚ an airline ticket‚ a pair of shoes‚ a meal in a restaurant‚ laundry services‚ books‚ or signs a lease‚ etc. one concludes a valid and legally binding contract. Contracts may be oral or written;
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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DBMD21176B BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT GROUP MEMBERS NO NAME FIN NUMBER PM 1. SHIVRAJ PATEL G1099448P 2. DINESH JAGWANI G1096070W 3. ANDREY SAPUTROSUGO G1100087N DATE: ANALYSIS /40 RESEARCH /30 ORGANIZATION /15 PRESENTATION /15 NAME OF LECTURER: Mr. DANIEL THEYAGU BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLASS ASSIGNMENT MADE BY
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EMPLOYMENT LAW Introduction The aim of this Assessment is to demonstrate an understanding of employment regulation and how it is enforced. Other areas covered include; how to manage recruitment‚ manage issues relating to pay and working time lawfully and how to ensure that staff are treated lawfully when they at work. Finally it will cover managing performance and disciplinary matters lawfully. Activity 1 The purpose of Employment Law is to provide legal protection to employees and employers. Employment
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