The rule of law is a legal maxim stating that no person is above the law‚ that no one can be punished by the state except for a breach of the law‚ and that no one can be convicted of breaching the law except in the manner set forth by the law itself. The rule of law stands in contrast to the idea that the leader is above the law‚ a feature of Roman law‚ Nazi law‚ and certain other legal systems. Albert Dicey British jurist A. V. Dicey popularised the phrase "rule of law" in 1885. Dicey emphasized
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agreement between two or more people (such individuals‚ businesses or other association) concerning the sale of goods‚ provision of services or interchange of interests or ownership. The elements of contract which are the offer and acceptance needed to be fulfilled. It is essential to have an offer and this must be accepted to make an agreement. While this would in the first instance appear to be self-explanatory. Perhaps even more obvious is that the requirement of consideration. This term refers to
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Law of Crimes I Q1. Explain the concept of crime and essential ingredients to constitute crime with the help of appropriate examples. A1. INTRODUC T ION Crime‚ we are told‚ is today a salient fact‚ an integral part of the risks we face in everyday life. In both scholarly and public opinion crime is associated with harm and violence; harm to individuals‚ destruction of property‚ and the denial of respect to people and institutions. It is clear that we face pressing problems of a practical
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Laws and Regulations Team A Linda Lee-Tucker‚ Natalia Alexander‚ Misty Pearson‚ Tiffany Miller HRM/554 February 21‚ 2011 Professor Stephanie Romagnoli Introduction British Petroleum is the US’s largest corporation. One of the largest oil producers‚ BP services globally for billions of dollars each year. BP distributes oil and natural gas all over the world. British Petroleum has run into several problems with federal regulations over many years. Because of safety issues
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International Law in the 21st Century: Old Challenges and New Debates 1. Roozbeh (Rudy) B. Baker* 1. *Adjunct Professor of Law‚ Pepperdine University‚ Malibu‚ Cal. BA‚ University of California at San Diego; JD‚ University of Illinois; LLM‚ University of California at Berkeley; PhD Candidate (Politics and International Relations)‚ University of Southern California. Email:Rudy.Baker{at}yahoo.com. Next Section Abstract This article will survey the new non-traditional scholarship which has emerged
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Fordham Law Review Volume 75 | Issue 3 Article 24 2006 Are Constitutional Norms Legal Norms? Jeremy Waldron Recommended Citation Jeremy Waldron‚ Are Constitutional Norms Legal Norms?‚ 75 Fordham L. Rev. 1697 (2006). Available at: http://ir.lawnet.fordham.edu/flr/vol75/iss3/24 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by FLASH: The Fordham Law Archive of Scholarship and History. It has been accepted for inclusion in Fordham Law Review by an authorized administrator of
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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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Continental European systems use the "civil law" method. Under that system‚ all the lawyers in the case are responsible to help in the "search for the truth." If one lawyer has information that would help the other side or comes to agree with the other side’s view‚ he or she has the right and/or duty to say so. Which system do you think is more effective and why? Also‚ do you see any constitutional problems with applying the civil law system to the U.S.? For this assignment‚ in addition to answering
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Introduction to Legal Studies and Basic Contract Law- Course Work Assignment Mrs Hyndley is the owner of two properties that she rents to students in the Belfast area. In January 2008 she asks her friend and next door neighbour Frederick‚ a local estate agent‚ to collect the rents from her tenants while she goes off on a 6 month round the world cruise. She does not discuss terms or payment with Frederick. However‚ Frederick agrees and does collect the rents. When Mrs Hyndley returns to Belfast
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------------------------------------------------- Evaluate the role of law reform in achieving just outcomes for family members and society ------------------------------------------------- -Recognition of same-sex relationships ------------------------------------------------- Olivia Jane To achieve just outcomes‚ justice needs to be done and seen to be done. To do this the law must adapt to accommodate society’s changing needs and attitudes. This means that‚ over time‚ new laws must be introduced and old ones repealed
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