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    Criminal Law

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    Royal 1st. What was the common law before the making of the Act. 2nd. What was the mischief and defect for which the common law did not provide. 3rd. What remedy Parliament resolved and appointed to cure the disease. 4th. The true reason of the remedy; and then the function of the judge is to make such construction as shall supress the mischief and advance the remedy. When faced with a piece of legislation‚ the courts are required to interpret its meaning so that they can apply it to the

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    Is There a Sports Law

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    we right to use the term ‘sports law’? What does it mean and why should we consider it to be important. The existence of the subject ‘Sports Law’ has been debated for a number of years now and there are two different schools of thought with regards to the term ‘Sports Law’. Some commentators refer to ‘Sport and the Law’ arguing that there is currently no topic than can be referred to as ‘Sports Law’. Grayson‚ who many consider the father of ‘sport and the law’ states that ‘No subject exists which

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    Tort Law

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    body of laws governing compensation in tort law has substantially transformed from its common law origins. In the course of what many have advocated in the name of "tort reform‚" more than half of the United States have revised‚ or attempted to revise‚ one or more aspects of tort liability and damage principles to a greater or lesser degree. Tort law is‚ of course‚ constantly evolving; everyday in courts across the country‚ judges‚ attorneys and jurors are making and reshaping the law. Despite

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    Business Law

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    DIRECTORS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS School of Accountancy BACHELOR OF BUSINESS STUDIES BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY 155.203 Law of Business Organisations Semester 2 2008 Wellington Week 7 Lecture 2 21 DIRECTORS (1) 21.1 Who is a director? Section 126. gives an extended meaning to the term director in order that the persons who actually run the company are liable as such in law. 126 Meaning of “director” (1) In this Act‚ director‚ in relation to a company‚ includes—

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    Case Law

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    their ordinary‚ dictionary meaning‚ with no exceptions. Lord Esher stated in R v Judge of the City of London Court (1892) that this should be done even if it leads to a ’manifest absurdity’. Judges who follow this rule‚ only apply the law and do not try to interpret the law. Advantages • Provides the will of parliament • Maintains the separation of powers • Encourages consistency Disadvantages • Harsh results • Absurd results • Rigid/ mechanical • Defeats parliaments intentions - Whiteley

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    Law of Tort

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    Law of Tort Ian Yeats Paula Giliker Mary Luckham 2005 LLB BSc Accounting with Law / Law with Accounting BSc Management with Law / Law with Management 2660001 2770201 2770201 This subject guide was prepared for the University of London External Programme by: Ian Yeats‚ MA (Aberdeen)‚ BCL‚ MA (Oxford)‚ Barrister‚ Senior Lecturer in Law‚ Queen Mary College‚ University of London. Paula Giliker‚ MA (Oxon)‚ BCL‚ PhD (Cantab)‚ Barrister at Law‚ Fellow and Senior Law Tutor‚ St Hilda’s College

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    Introduction to Law

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    Introduction to Law I.BASIC CONCEPTS............................................................................................................... 3 1.WHAT IS LAW?......................................................................................................................... 3 Do’ s and DonÆts .................................................................................................................. 3 Is and Ought..........................................................

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    The Laws of Life

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    his life. One should never forget the people who go out of their way to be nice to them. Influences others have on my life are the most important details of my life. There have been many influences on my life‚ three of which stand out the most‚ my laws of life. One influence on my life is people. Miss Haferman is a person who has had a very great influence on my life. She was my first grade teacher. She was the most caring and dedicated teacher I ever had and she respected every student as

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    Dui Laws

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    Driving Under The Influence Laws‚ need to be more severe Driving under the Influence is a dangerous trend and is known to cause many critical accidents and deaths which could have been easily prevented. Even though the consequences for DUI arrests are strict‚ they seem to not be effective enough. The toll of alcohol-related deaths‚ repeated offenders‚ and accidents is still rising‚ leaving the streets dangerous and families devastated. Over half the drivers arrested for drunk driving in the nation

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    Law of Wills in India

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    Property Law Research Paper LAW OF WILLS IN INDIA Submitted By-Ishani Mehta BA.LLB -2011 Section-A (22 November‚ 2012) CONTENTS- * Definition * Key Terms * Different types of wills * Essential Clauses of a will * Restrictions or Limitations for making of a will under The Indian Succession Act 1925 * Registration of a will * Property‚ which can be‚ disposed of by Will * Principals of rate able abatement in case heirs do not give consent. * Probate of

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