These following notes will cover these topics: (Australian Law System) The Functions of law‚ Social Cohesion‚Social‚Progress‚Sources of law‚Parliament made law‚Judge-made law Which type of law is sovereign?‚Classification of Law‚Regulation of human behaviour‚Criminal law‚Classifications of Crime‚Objectives of sanctions‚Civil Law‚Types of civil wrongs‚Civil remedies‚Types of civil remedies‚Crimes The Functions of law The two functions are: 1 Social Cohesion 2 Social Progress Laws are needed
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receives a restricted reply. You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions 1 2 Eric Morecombe (English comedian‚ 1926-84) Hartstone‚ J.‚ ‘Confusion‚ contradiction and chaos within the House of Lords post Caparo v. Dickman’‚ (2008) 16 Tort L Rev 8 which you can reasonably foresee would be liable to injure your neighbour? The answer seems to be – persons who are so closely and directly affected by my act that I ought reasonably to have them in contemplation as being so affected when
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INTRO: We’re not interested in proving liability‚ we’re concerned with finding the need for a resolution The creation of a right is distinct from the provision of remedies for violations of that right (just because a right was violated doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a remedy) Choices between responsible solutions in a world of limited possibilities (A solution requires the decision maker to select between alternative possible solutions in a world of limits) GOAL: to use actual
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Law Tort Law A tort is an act/omission in instances where by law there is a duty owed by one party/entity as against another to do or refrain from doing an act and a failure to comply results in civil liability To Establish Tort One Must Have: Duty of Care/Duty being owed Breach Harm/ Damage caused by that Breach Difference between Crime and a Tort Crimes are omissions or acts against the state while a tort is against private entities. Crime- Fine/ Imprisonment while in Tort- Damages/
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Definitions: Tort – a legal wrong which entitles you to some sort of remedy. • Intentional Tort – ex. Assault and battery. o Defamation – An intentional tort. The reputation of the victim is damaged publicly by untrue statements made by the tort-feezer. ▪ Slander – Untrue verbal statements. ▪ Liable – Untrue written statements. • Unintentional Tort – ex. Negligence. Tort Law: The goal of tort law is to compensate the
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Business/May 2013 -BLANK PAGE- Page 2 of 11 BTEC HND in Business/ Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business/May 2013 Introduction The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of aspects of the law of contract and tort and the skill to apply them‚ particularly in business situations. The unit introduces the law of contract‚ with a particular emphasis on the formation and operation of business contracts. Learners are encouraged to explore the content of these agreements
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Virtue ethics‚ emphasising techniques promoting an agent’s character and instructing their conscience‚ has become a significant mode of discourse in modern medical ethics. Healthcare whistleblowers‚ whose complaints are reasonable‚ made in good faith‚ in the public interest‚ and not vexatious‚ we argue‚ are practising those obligations of professional conscience foundational to virtue based medical ethics. Yet‚ little extant virtue ethics scholarship seriously considers the theoretical foundations
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Review Sheet L201 Exam III The exam will consist of 50 multiple choice questions worth 4.8 points apiece (for a total of 240 points). The exam will cover the topics listed below. Please note that I reserve the right to use topics and terms not included on this list for incorrect answers. 1. Copyright a. What it does b. How rights are acquired c. How long copyright is protected d. First-Sale Doctrine 2. Patent a. What it does b. How rights are acquired i. Patentable subject matter ii
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Business Law Case Study 4/16/10 Liebeck V McDonald’s Corporation The case of Liebeck V McDonald’s Corporation also known as “The McDonald’s coffee case” is a well known court case which caused a lot of controversy. In February of 1992‚ Stella Liebeck‚ a 79 year old woman from Albuquerque‚ New Mexico sued McDonald’s Corporation for suffering third-degree burns from their product. Mrs. Liebeck and her grandson visited a local McDonald’s drive-thru and ordered a cup of coffee. After pulling away
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this tort? There are certain types of cases that a director/officer can be liable. In this case‚ Greg Allen was found liable for damages just as his corporation was‚ however it was later vacated because the court determined that corporate officers are not generally liable for contractual obligations. Later‚ the court reversed the judgment that Greg Allen was not individually responsible. Liability of shareholders is determined by common law and generally‚ officers are not liable for torts committed
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