THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG FACULTY OF LAW BACHELOR OF LAWS PROGRAMME THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF HONG KONG 2012-2013 FINAL EXAMINATION (80% of Final Grade) COVER SHEET Student Number: __ 3035045281______ Word Count: Question 1: ____1197_____ Question 2: ____1198_____ Question 1 Lord Radcliffe considers the role of judges should be on the declaration of the law instead of creating law. According to the declaratory theory which is a classical notion: judges discover
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WASHINGTON STATE‚ SNOHOMISH COUNTY COURT DISTRICT 1. What is the maximum dollar amount of a small claims case? The maximum dollar amount of a small claims case that can be filed in Snohomish County cannot exceed $5‚000. http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/Departments/District_Court/SmallClaimInformation.htm Paragraph one “Who can sue and be sued?” updated August 21‚ 2012 accessed January 17‚ 2014. 2. Can the small claims court impose equitable relief (non monetary relief such as an injunction
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Legal System Identification Adebimpe Koyi Cassandra Chambers Greg Martinez Kenya McDonald University of Phoenix Interoffice Memorandum To: Supervisor From: Legal Team (Chambers A‚ Koyi A‚ Marinez G‚ and McDonald K) Subject: Mr. Al Jones’ utility easement legal situation Date: August 18‚ 2008 Statement of Facts Our client Mr. Al Jones‚ a land developer has been threatened to be sued for fraud against a municipality by the city he was building his newest and
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security) c. Provide for common defense d. Promote general welfare e. Secure liberty 4. Functions of courts a. To resolve disputes/controversies b. To modify behavior c. To make public policy (setting judicial/legal precedents) d. To compensate for harm/injury 5. Kinds of law a. Constitutional i. Law deriving from the supreme court and lower courts’ implementation and interpretation of the constitution b. Common i. “judge made”
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Explain the role of discretion in the criminal justice system. As a society we believe that offenders should be held accountable for their actions but also treated fairly in the criminal investigation‚ trial process and sentencing. As a result of this‚ the power of discretion‚ that is the ability to choose from a range of options‚ is granted to some authorities ensure some flexibility for decision making within the system‚ enabling a more holistic outcome for all parties involved. The issues
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“The legislature cannot‚ according to our constitution‚ bind itself as to the form of subsequent legislation‚ and it is impossible for Parliament to enact that in a subsequent statute dealing with the same subject-matter there can be no implied repeal. If‚ in a subsequent Act‚ Parliament chooses to make it plain that the earlier statute is being to some extent repealed‚ effect must be given to that intention just because it is the will of the legislature.” (per Maugham LJ in Ellen Street Estates
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Morrison PA 412 ADR Paper There are many methods to solving issues between two parties outside of court. There is the method of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR techniques were being used more and more‚ as parties and lawyers and courts realized that these techniques could often help them resolve legal disputes quickly and cheaply and more privately than could conventional litigation. This method has been around for some time now. The two most common techniques used in ADR is through mediation
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To All Employees CC Martin Leeway From Date August 4‚ 2014 Re The Legal System and ADR Analysis Handling business disputes can be questionable at times with the uncertainties that can from having a case play out in court. There are various levels of court systems on a state level and the disputes can reach as high up to the states Supreme Court. Being efficient is one of the main keys when considering how to handle a business dispute. One option for a business to handle a business dispute would
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not exceeding 6 months and he should enlarge the time of making the award. 3. The arbitrator may proceed ex parte in case either party fails to appear the reasonable notice. 4. This agreement shall remain effective and enforceable against the legal representative of either party
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PAKISTAN LEGAL SYSTEM General 1. The expression ‘Pakistan legal system’ contains the entire framework of the law of Pakistan‚ the manner of its legislation‚ the procedure of applying it‚ the court structure‚ the method of interpreting it‚ procedure of amending the law‚ and many other matters. The knowledge of Pakistan legal system provides a general understanding needed by an effective accountant‚ businessmen and other individuals. Aim 2. To briefly discuss the Legal Frame Work of Pakistan
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