OUTLINE 1. Introduction: The nature and function of the law Administrative matters The first part of the seminar covers an explanation of how to successfully study in this course. In particular you need to understand: • • • The tuition pattern of the course; that it operates as a package: three hour seminar (lecture and case study)‚ prescribed readings‚ E-tutorial and revision notes. How to download and install the First Principles of Business Law E-tutorial software. There is an early piece of assessment
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book) What is a Tort? You mean a tart? Like a caramel tart? Torts are common law causes of action. A tort is a wrongdoing that results in injury to another person or damage to property. Torts differ from crimes in that crimes are punishable by the state in criminal court‚ whereas torts generally allow individuals to seek compensation for their injuries in civil court. Some acts can be both a tort and a crime. For instance‚ threatening to seriously injure someone is‚ in tort law‚ an assault; the
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Name:_______________ Business Law I: Final Exam Study Guide [20 points] Material Tested: Chapter 1: Laws and Their Ethical Foundation (p. 04-23) (30 points) Chapter 2: Constitutional Rights (p. 24-47) (30 points) Chapter 3: Court Systems (p. 48-63) (30 points) Chapter 5: Civil Law and Procedure (p. 84-105) (30 points) Long Essay: Explain how legal knowledge will be applied in your personal life beyond high school. (30 points) Instructions: Your final exam of 150 points will include the
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Text Reader Agency and Employment Law Dr. Jay-D Olivier INHOLLAND UNIVERSITY Diemen‚ Haarlem‚ Rotterdam Course Year 2010-2011 Term 5 Internal publication INHOLLAND University of Professional Education International Business Management Dr. Jay-D Olivier (BA Law‚ MA‚ D. Law‚ Ph.D) Contents Agency Law 3 Principal’s Duties to the Agent 18 Liability
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Mia K. Thompson LS311- Business Law I Kaplan University Professor James Starcher November 13‚ 2012 Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to discuss the renovation of Danile and Sondra Estelle home. To finance the cost they obtained a line of credit from Banc One‚ Indiana‚ which periodic does inspections to disburse funds. When the bank did the inspection they found the work to be of poor quality. When Allen failed to act on the Estelle’s complaints‚ they filed a suit in an Indiana
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Facebook.com/Thaya PK (Last minute Exam Revision) Tort: Negligence: MEDICAL Prima facie duty owed by the Hospital/Doctor to patient Cassidy v Ministry of Health (Vicariously liable) BREACH via Standard of Care Wilsher v Essex Experience irrelevant as a doctor; trainee or not‚ same standard “Bolam Test” Bolam v Friern Management Hospital Committee Expert opinion/body of professional opinion‚ vice-versa test Level of skill and competency Bolitho v City of hackney Health Authority Applied Bolam
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according to the textbook as an intentional tort against persons but could be put into intentional tort against property. Torts against persons are intentional acts that harm an individual’s physical or mental integrity (Kubasek‚ pg. 111). A person who is legally injured may be able to use tort law to recover damages from someone who is legally responsible‚ or “liable‚” for those injuries. According to the case‚ Prudence’s physical integrity was harmed
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Tort Law Lecture 1 Pre-lecture Lecture Preparation: Do the assigned readings before the lecture get most out of the lecture Know extracts of case know what happen Terminologies and definition Read ‘lecture outlines’ for reading assignments Review notes from previous lecture 5-10 minutes before lecture Read learning outcomes to understand lecture objectives Readings and lectures don’t perfectly overlap‚ do both Bring the book to each class For instructions on marking your book see
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Business Law Notes Definition of Law Definition of Law – A rule of civil conduct prescribed by the supreme power in a state‚ commanding what is right‚ and prohibiting what is wrong. Nature of Law Functions of Law - To maintain stability in the social‚ political‚ and economic system through dispute resolution‚ protection of property‚ and the preservation of the state‚ while simultaneously permitting ordered change. Law and Morals * Are different but overlapping; law provides
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Grade: A University of London LLB‚ 2nd year Tort Law Question Amber Valley Primary School was closed 6 months ago by Amber Borough Council (ABC)‚ the local education authority‚ which owns all the land and buildings. The school has been standing empty while ABC attempts to find a buyer for the site. Although ABC placed fencing around the site‚ local residents reported that youths had broken into the site on a number of occasions. Last week a group of youths from a nearby young offenders
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