Oxford University Press‚ Oxford Advance Learner ’s Dictionary (7th edn‚ OUP 2005) 237. The telegraph‚ ’Malaysia censors Economist article on protest ’ the telegraph (London‚ 21 July 2011) accessed 4 November 2013 Tu‚ K US legal‚ ’Sedition law & legal definition ’ (US legal‚ 2013) accessed 11 October 2013 Wolin‚ S.S
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term used when small groups within a larger society maintain their unique cultural identities.[1]Legal pluralism goes one further to incorporate multiple legal systems within one geographic area.[2] Plural legal systems are particularly common‚ where the law of a former colonial authority may exist alongside more traditional legal systems.[3] The following paper will look into whether or not two legal systems can co-exist and if they can co-exist in an equitable way acknowledging that both are valid
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Introduction Legal researchers have always struggled to explain the nature of their activities to colleagues in other disciplines. If Becher’s (1981‚ p. 111) work continues to represent an accurate account of how academic lawyers are viewed by their peers they have much work still to do in this respect. He found that they were regarded as ‘not really academic … arcane‚ distant and alien: an appendage to the academic world … vociferous‚ untrustworthy‚ immoral‚ narrow and arrogant’. Their research
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Pursuant to Ind. Appellate Rule 65(D)‚ this Memorandum Decision shall not be regarded as precedent or cited before any court except for the purpose of establishing the defense of res judicata‚ collateral estoppel‚ or the law of the case. FILED Jul 29 2008‚ 10:08 am CLERK of the supreme court‚ court of appeals and tax court ATTORNEY FOR APPELLANT: ATTORNEYS FOR APPELLEE: KENNETH R. MARTIN Goshen‚ Indiana STEVE CARTER Attorney General of Indiana ARTHUR THADDEUS PERRY
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Canadian Legal System What is Law? * Law is the body of rules made by government that can be enforced by the courts or by other government agencies * Definition of law is affected by history‚ theory‚ legal system in place‚ and social realities Natural Law Theory * Law is based on prevalent moral code * Influenced by religious belief‚ reason‚ and logic Legal Positivism * Law is determined by those with the authority to do so * Legislatures have declared law Legal Realism
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Before looking at if the intention to create legal relations should be used to replace consideration‚ it is important to look at how these doctrines fit into the essential elements in a contract. Their use will then be discussed‚ together with the doctrine of promissory estoppel. In evaluating these principles reference will be made to case law‚ judicial comment and of leading contract academics work. Finally‚ thought will be given to the future of consideration‚ and if it is still necessary today
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------------------------------------------------- Legal decisions Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 recognises “relationship in the nature of marriage” and protects female partners from domestic violence. Such partners can claim monetary and other reliefs under the Act.[1] In S. Khushboo Vs. Kanniammal & Anr.‚[2] the Supreme Court of India‚ placing reliance upon its earlier decision in Lata Singh Vs. State of U.P. & Anr.‚[3] held that live-in-relationship is permissible
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“Legal drinking age should be lowered to 18” Pros * The age at which one is considered a legal adult in the US is typically 18. Turning 18 entails receiving the rights and responsibilities of adulthood to vote‚ smoke cigarettes‚ serve on juries‚ get married‚ sign contracts‚ be prosecuted as adults‚ and join the military - which includes risking one’s life. This recognition of maturity should also encompass the right to drink; if young people are responsible enough to fight for their country
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Legal Studies Revision Law: 1. A set of rules imposed on all members of a community 2. Officially recognised‚ bound and enforced by persons or organisations like the police / courts 3. We need laws in society because there is a need to keep people safe and sort out disputes Customs: 1. Collective habits/traditions. 2. Developed in a society over a long period of time. 3. Example: walking on the left hand side. Rules: 1. Regulations or principles governing procedure or controlling
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COMPANY AS A SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITY Definition: A legal entity‚ typically a business‚ that is defined as detached from another business or individual with respect to accountability. A separate legal entity may be set up in the case of a corporation or a limited liability company‚ to separate the actions of the entity from those of the individual or other company. Meaning: If a business is a separate legal entity‚ it means it has some of the same rights in law as a person. It is‚ for example
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