Obeying the law is a general moral obligation. Usually‚ laws are written from societal ethical codes; therefore the law can embody morality. Obeying the law usually implies the greatest good for the greatest number of people and therefore complies with Mill’s utilitarianism. Especially if the law reflects general morality or protects people from pain‚ such as the admonition against murder‚ utilitarian theorists would argue that obeying the law is a general moral obligation. However‚ there are certain
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Critical Thinking in the Legal Environment: Torts and Products Liability University of Maryland University College Introduction Through the use of the precepts of product and service liability law‚ consumers can go to court to be compensated for the injuries and/or losses they experienced when using a particular product or service. Product liability cases are a significant portion of United States litigations; there are approximately one million cases a year (Kubasek‚ Brennan
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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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unless specifically provided in the various professional regulatory or other laws‚ the following terms shall be understood to mean: a) Accredited Professional Organization (APO) refers to a professional organization which may now or hereafter be accredited by the Commission. b) Board refers to a Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) created by law‚ decree‚ or other issuance pursuant to law to regulate a specific profession
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Week 3 Learning Team Reflection Leslie Burns‚ Karla Canez‚ Mallory Herring‚ and Alissa Mildebrath LAW/531 January 13‚ 2013 Carol Parker Week 3 Learning Team Reflection There are several factors to consider when contemplating a potential lawsuit or settlement. As a person who is not trained in the law‚ it is important to seek counsel before making any decisions. Counsel can provide professional guidance in a field that a victim may
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March 2001 Agency Law and Contract Formation ISSN 1045-6333 AGENCY LAW AND CONTRACT FORMATION Eric Rasmusen Discussion Paper No. 323 05/2001 Harvard Law School Cambridge‚ MA 02138 The Center for Law‚ Economics‚ and Business is supported by a grant from the John M. Olin Foundation. This paper can be downloaded without charge from: The Harvard John M. Olin Discussion Paper Series: http://www.law.harvard.edu/programs/olin_center/ March 2001 Agency Law and Contract Formation
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FOUNDATION CFC YOUTH FOR CHRIST CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS PREAMBLE We the students and members of CFC Youth for Christ in ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION‚ Angeles City having experienced the Lord Jesus‚ touching and changing our lives‚ see the need of personally taking up the call of our Institute and of the Church to proclaim Christ’s message to all men and especially to our fellow students. In drawing up this Constitution and By-laws we put down in writing and signify our individual and
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OUTLINE 1. Introduction: The nature and function of the law Administrative matters The first part of the seminar covers an explanation of how to successfully study in this course. In particular you need to understand: • • • The tuition pattern of the course; that it operates as a package: three hour seminar (lecture and case study)‚ prescribed readings‚ E-tutorial and revision notes. How to download and install the First Principles of Business Law E-tutorial software. There is an early piece of assessment
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ATENEO CENTRAL BAR OPERATIONS 2007 Criminal Law SUMMER REVIEWER BOOK I CRIMINAL LAW – A branch of municipal law which defines crimes‚ treats of their nature and provides for their punishment. Characteristics of Criminal Law: 1. General – binding on all persons who reside or sojourn in the Philippines Exceptions: a. Treaty Stipulation b. Laws of Preferential Application c. Principles of Public International Law Ex: i. sovereigns and other chiefs of state ii. Ambassadors‚ ministers plenipotentiary
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Regulatory Laws and Torts in Alumina Simulation Kathleen Kraft-Smith LAW 531 Martine Anderson University of Phoenix Regulatory Laws and Torts in Alumina Simulation Alumina is a manufacturing plant specializing in automotive components‚ packaging materials‚ bauxite‚ refining‚ and smelting. Lately this organization has been dealing with an EPA violation that occurred‚ and was corrected‚ five years ago through an individual that states harm has occurred based on this violation. A closer
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