about “right” think about best for you Law is a competitive tool LEGAL SYSTEM OF THE WORLD • Civil law o Gap filler • Common Law • Muslim Law o Role of religion and US 1st amendment • Customary Law • Hybrid and Mixed systems ENGLISH COMMON LAW TRADITION • 1066 – William o Kings Court • Power top down • Decisions tend to go certain ways • Common Law o Common to all • Remedy sought determines the court • Distinction blurred today – equitable – rare • Law remedies US • Merged
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William the Conqueror appeared in 1066 C.E. He established one common national law for England. About 40 years after William arrived in England‚ his son Henry I became King of England. He established the royal courts‚ but they didn’t really use the written law. It was left up to the clerics‚ acting as judges‚ to be fair and use good sense when they arrived at their judgments. Here is where a common-law tradition was formed. Common law consists of the rules and other doctrine developed gradually
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in our judiciary system because it renders decision that can and will affect the lives of the citizens. This article will explain the role of the court and its purpose‚ identify the dual court system‚ illustrate the role that early legal codes‚ the common law‚ and precedent played in the development of courts‚ and also recognize the role of courts in criminal justice today. What is a Court? A court has been defined as a form of tribunal‚ with the power to arbitrate legal disputes between parties
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principles of law that judges apply to cases * Used in Europe and most developing countries * Quebec’s legal system is based on the French Civil Code (most recent came into effect in 1994) * Code determines the principle to be applied Common Law Legal System * Judge made law * A system of justice developed by judges‚ in which judges were required to follow each others decision * Based on precedent or “stare
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England. The Americans became unified and severed their bonds with Great Britain. This separation was inevitable‚ as philosopher Thomas Paine said in his most famous essay; it was only "Common Sense" for the 13 colonies of America to declare their independence from the Empire of Great Britain. Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense" published in January
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Prescription drugs advertised as “virtually non-toxic‚” “safe‚” and “free of significant side effects” when they are not. They failed to state the warnings. 2. Describe how the issue of privity was determined under English common law. Privity under English common law does not apply to third party members who are not involved in the original agreement. It only covers the relationship between the parties in the contract agreement. This applies to consumers who purchase the product from a
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working populace. Efficient and triumphant “fit” guarantee high productivity‚ evading of injury risks‚ and increased satisfaction among the place of work. 2. What are five of the common musculoskeletal disorders that result from poor ergonomics? Define each of the disorders you find. 2. Five of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that result from poor ergonomics include‚ 1Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome‚ is when the tendons that pass thru carpel tunnel are over work‚
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analyzed retrospectively. A total of 442 relapses occurred in 2499 patient-months. The relapses were classified into two groups: those with episodes (E+) and those without episodes (E−). There were 135 E+ relapses and 296 E− relapses. The common cold was the most common episode (52%) of E+ relapse‚ followed by school events (18%). These E+ relapses occurred almost evenly throughout the 4 weeks between each follow-up visit. Conversely‚ 161 (55%) of the 296 E−z relapses occurred within the 3-day period
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following is both civil and substantive? A) A state’s contract law. B) A state murder statute. C) A state’s rules for the conduct of a civil trial. D) A state’s rules for appealing a civil judgment. Answer: D 2. Common law consists of: A) Laws that all nations have in common. B) Laws that affect everyone‚ including ordinary persons. C) Opinions that have been issued by judges when deciding previous cases. D) Laws with which most people are familiar. Answer: C 3. Flexibility is undesirable
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1 I. INTRODUCTION It is important to appreciate‚ especially when reading older cases on the law of trusts‚ that there were‚ until 1873 in England‚ two main separate courts – courts of law and courts of equity. Trust law was a product of courts of equity. We will thus look at: (i) the meaning of “equity” that is associated with courts of equity; (ii) the origins of courts of equity; (iii) the development of the law of uses and trusts; (iv) the transfer of equity jurisdiction to Canada;
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