lalJURISDICTION OF THE COURT 1.0 INTRODUCTION The jurisdiction and powers of court under the Malaysian hierarchy of courts are contained principally in the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 (Act 91) for the superior courts that is‚ the Federal Court‚ the Court of Appeal and the High Courts‚ and in the Subordinate Courts Act 1948 (Act 92) for the subordinate courts that is the Sessions‚ Magistrate’s and Penghulu’s Courts. 2.0 MALAYSIAN JUDICIAL STRUCTURE Malaysian judicial structure can be divided
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decide on cases they wish to handle however they are limited to Jurisdiction. There are three types of jurisdictions and they are; Territorial jurisdiction‚ Local jurisdiction and power to try cases. Firstly‚ in accordance to territorial jurisdiction‚ section 4(1) of the penal code cap120 lays down the extent of the jurisdiction of the courts of Uganda. It should be noted that the general rule under this section is simply that the jurisdiction of Ugandan courts is confined to crimes committed within the
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The Legislative Branch Bicameral system -House of Representatives ‘Members elected based on population ‘Elected every two years -The Senate ‘Two senators from each state ‘Elected to six-year terms Power of Congress -Raise revenue taxation -Determine how revenue is spent -Regulate commerce -Establish laws necessary for congressional objectives The purpose of legislation Three purposes: -Protective -Remedial -Fairly applied to all The legislative process The
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was sued by ISC for making false and defamatory statements on her website. C. Marshall filed a motion to dismiss asserting lack of subject matter and in personam jurisdiction. 3. I = Issue A. Whether the district court has subject matter jurisdiction in the case at bar? B. Whether the district court can exercise in personam jurisdiction over the nonresident defendant?
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United States Supreme Court decided Marbury v. Madison. 2A Jurisdiction To hear a case‚ a court must have jurisdiction over the person against whom the suit is brought or over the property involved in the suit. The court must also have jurisdiction over the subject matter. Generally‚ courts apply a “sliding-scale” standard to determine when it is proper to exercise jurisdiction over a defendant whose only connection with the jurisdiction is the Internet. 3A Trial and appellate courts A trial court
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regard to the Enrica Lexie incident dealt with the legal aspects of coastal state jurisdiction and the sovereign immunity available to the Italian marines under international law and the national law extensively. The views of the Supreme court on the coastal state jurisdiction with regard to Enrica Lexie incident appears to be final‚ despite the Court having allowed the Italian marines to re- agitate the jurisdiction issue in the Special Court‚ which will try the crimes committed by the Italian marines
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Chapter 1: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) • Definition o How the action and conduct of corporation affect society. Corporate have the duty to improve and protect society through the business. • Four Different Perspective o Economic Responsibility: Maximize profits. Fair pricing and quality products. Stakeholders in Corporation: Shareholders. Employee. Upper Management. Customer/Consumer. Vendors/Supplier. The key is to be able to balance and decide which
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ISSUE 1) ICJ jurisdiction- The marine shooting incident which occurred on 15th February‚ 2012‚ was an incident between two nation States and any dispute arising there from would be governed by the principles of International Legal Responsibility under which the rights and obligations of the parties will be those existing between the Republic of India and the Republic of Italy. NO PROVISION OF MARITIME ZONE ACT APPLIES ALONE‚ MUST BE IN CONSONANCE WTH UNCLOS: The Scheme of the Territorial Waters
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1. The nature of the US Judicial system is: * US judicial system is an adversary system * It is a system in which opposing parties bring their conflict before an impartial judge 2. 2 basic types of cases: Criminal and Civil Criminal case * where the govt charge a person with a violation of a criminal law (Ex. killed someone/ robs a bank.) * Criminal law are laws that describe punishment for crimes against society * Punishment for violation of criminal law may be a fine or
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Cargill vs. Intra Strata Assurance Corporation; March 15‚ 2010 Issues: 1.Whether petitioner is doing or transacting business in the Philippines in contemplation of the law and established jurisprudence; 2.Whether respondent is estopped from invoking the defense that petitioner has no legal capacity to sue in the Philippines; Facts: Petitioner Cargill‚ Inc. (petitioner) is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware‚ United States of America. Petitioner and Northern
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