Construction Law
Different Branches and Sources of Law under the English Law
Law009-Law & contract
HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management
Different Branches and Sources of Law under the English Law
Law009-Law & contract
HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management
Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi
CSCT2012361
Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi
CSCT2012361
Explain nature of law and other fundamental concepts relating to English Law (P1)
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n order to explain the nature of law and other fundamental concepts relating to English law, we must know what is English Law.
What is English Law?
English Law is a legal system that applies to both Wales and England of the United Kingdom. The law has, basically, been constructed by court-bound judges that, through their years of knowledge, qualifications and experience, have created statutes by which the inhabitants of these countries should live and to which they must follow.
Definition of Law
The word “Law” came from the old English word “Lag” which meant fixed or laid down.
Law means rules and principles, enforced by legislature to control and regulate people’s behavior with a view of securing justice, peaceful living and social security. It may also be defined as the body of rules which spells out the rights and duties of the various sectors in society.
No civilized society can function without law. All human activities are affected by the law from birth, marriage to death.
Nature of law
The nature of law is * No one is above the law * Ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break the law
“No one is above the law” means every person must obey the law without exceptions. Everyone must respect the law. No one can solve disputes however they want. To do that we must have a good understanding of law.
“Ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break the law” came from a famous Latin maxim in law “ignorantia juris neminum execust”.Every
Law009-Law & contract
HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management
Different Branches and Sources of Law under the English Law
Law009-Law & contract
HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management
Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi
CSCT2012361
Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi
CSCT2012361
Explain nature of law and other fundamental concepts relating to English Law (P1)
I
n order to explain the nature of law and other fundamental concepts relating to English law, we must know what is English Law.
What is English Law?
English Law is a legal system that applies to both Wales and England of the United Kingdom. The law has, basically, been constructed by court-bound judges that, through their years of knowledge, qualifications and experience, have created statutes by which the inhabitants of these countries should live and to which they must follow.
Definition of Law
The word “Law” came from the old English word “Lag” which meant fixed or laid down.
Law means rules and principles, enforced by legislature to control and regulate people’s behavior with a view of securing justice, peaceful living and social security. It may also be defined as the body of rules which spells out the rights and duties of the various sectors in society.
No civilized society can function without law. All human activities are affected by the law from birth, marriage to death.
Nature of law
The nature of law is * No one is above the law * Ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break the law
“No one is above the law” means every person must obey the law without exceptions. Everyone must respect the law. No one can solve disputes however they want. To do that we must have a good understanding of law.
“Ignorance of the law is not an excuse to break the law” came from a famous Latin maxim in law “ignorantia juris neminum execust”.Every