Mabo and others v State of Queensland (No.2 (1992) HCA 23‚ is arguably one of the most famous native title claims in Australian history. This case was the first in Australian history to successfully overturn Terra Nullius and essentially led to the creation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (‘The Act’). Terra nullius means land belonging to no one or land that has never been subject to sovereignty of any state and is a part of International Law. The majority of Indigenous People view terra nullius
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Robey v. Hinners Facts: In 2005‚ Robey who runs his business in Sikeston‚ Missouri sold a used 2002 Cadillac Escalade to a Kentucky resident‚ Hinner‚ over ebay auction. As Robey advertised‚ the car was “clean‚ better and average” and with an “ 1 month/1‚000 mile Service Agreement”. After Hinner bought the car‚ he realized that the car was not as advertised. Robey argued that since he was not a resident‚ and the lack of personal jurisdiction that he should be dismissed. Issue: Even though
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as the possession of her husband. She is also a good-looking lady who wears quite a bit of makeup‚ form-fitting dresses‚ and ostrich feathered-high heels. As the only woman on the ranch‚ Curley’s wife is lonely and sad – something her marriage to Curley only makes worse. She reveals throughout the course of the story that she is unhappy in her marriage because her husband seems to care little for her‚ and is really more interested in talking about himself than anything else. Further‚ she laments
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on the farm and she doesn’t know them. She pretends to be looking for her husband and when told that he is not there Steinbeck writes “If he ain’t‚ I guess I better look some place else" she said playfully.‟ This shows her boredom in marriage with Curley and that she just want attention from the men on the farm. Curley’s Wife is first presented to us through the dialogue of ranch-hand Candy‚ when he describes her to George. Candy’s opinion is very sexist towards Curley’s wife‚ you only hear the
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WILLIAM MARBURY V. JAMES MADISON‚ SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES 1803 5 U.S. 137‚ U.S. Supreme Court‚ 11-24 Feb. 1803 Facts: The PETITIONER‚ William Marbury‚ was appointed by outgoing president of the United States John Adams as Justice of the Peace in the District of Columbia. Thomas Jefferson‚ the newly elected president ordered not to deliver commissions to newly appointed judges‚ including the PETITIONER‚ making him unable to assume office. PETITIONER asked the Supreme Court to issue
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i. Case Citation Goss v. Lopez‚ 419 U.S. 565 (1975) ii. Facts Public school students from Columbus‚ Ohio brought this suit. They claimed that their constitutional right to due process was violated. The students were suspended without hearing prior to their suspension. They were suspended for destroying school property but principals can only suspend up to 10 days or expel them. If suspended they must notify parents without 24 hours and give the reasons. Students may appeal to the
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The plaintiff‚ Francis Hannigan‚ filed a motion to the Supreme Court of NSW pleading that the defendant‚ Inghams Enterprises‚ entered into a binding contract on the terms of a draft contract supplied to Mr Hannigan by Inghams Enterprises. Originally‚ Mr Hannigan entered into a contract with a company called Sunnybrand Chickens. As part of the contractual agreement‚ Hannigan would grow chickens on behalf of the suppliers on his farm property for the sole purpose of commercial trade. In 2011‚ Sunnybrand
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Chapter 1 Sycamore: any of several North American plane trees‚ especially Platanus occidentalis‚ having shallowly lobed ovate leaves‚ globular seed heads‚ and wood valued as timber. Yammered: to whine or complain. Delightedly: highly pleased. Chapter 2 Neckties: a band of decorative fabric worn around the neck
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Swan v. Talbot‚ Phelan v. Gardner‚ Marron v. Marron Case Briefs Jennifer Beverly PA205-02 Professor Byron Grim June 20‚ 2011 Case Briefs Citation: Swan v. Talbot‚ 152 Cal. 142 (Cal. 1907) Facts: George Swan‚ plaintiff‚ sold James R. Talbot‚ defendant‚ a portion of personal property. Swan was inebriated at the time the deal was prepared. The portion of the property sold to Talbot was valued at $21‚949.86. Talbot paid Swan $10‚604.32‚ this included $200 in coin that was paid to Swan
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Opportunity Assignment Free states Vs. Slave states There have always been events in American history that increased tensions between free states and slave states. In the following essay I will go over three events that has caused problems between one other. The Compromise of 1850‚ Uncle Toms Cabin‚ and John Brown’s Raid at Harper’s Ferry I have chosen these events because these are the events that stand out to me when tensions between free states and slave states come to mind. The Compromise
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