Common Law Essay Examples

Peng & Lau, an accounting firm, purchased a laptop computer from Ace Computers Ltd for $5,000. The laptop will be used by Peng & Lau’s auditing staff at clients’ locations. As per the contract, any defects in the computer will only be covered by Ace Computers up to the cost of repairing those specific issues. […]

The Ontario regulation and the demerit point system are linked in driving to keep dangerous drivers off the road and keep the roads safe. The regulation is a part of the Highway Act of Ontario and has rules for the drivers that want to go beyond the law. The regulation is for racing. It does […]

The right to counsel is a privilege granted to citizens by both the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This privilege is explicitly stated in the 6th and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution, while the 5th Amendment affords individuals protection against self-incrimination. Although these amendments convey a similar idea, they employ […]

Intoxication as a defense is likely an all too common occurrence with alcoholism and drug abuse in society. Intoxication can be voluntary or involuntary and impacts the end results of cases depending on the circumstance. An individual can unwittingly ingest a chemical that causes an unforeseen result. Theses cases can be difficult to prove beyond […]

The lighting system for Manila cemeteries on All Souls’ Day in 1934 was managed by Matic with permission from Manila City. The agreed payment of P8,773 had to be secured by Luzon Surety Co. Quiogue was authorized by Matic to negotiate a contract with Mora Electric Co., Inc. for the materials and labor required for […]

Case 1 A Sydney tramway passenger was injured in a collision with another tram, which occurred after the driver collapsed at the controls. The plaintiff argued that the collision could have been avoided if the tramway authority had fitted the tram with a system known as ‘dead man’s handle’, a system in use on Sydney’s […]

Both the plaintiff and defendant in a product liability case can be held civilly liable for negligence, privity, or strict liability. Negligence and privity stem from legal principles related to goods sales, whereas strict liability typically arises from statutory provisions. When deciding how to proceed with a case, the plaintiff is often influenced by conflicting […]

The Prohibitions Del Roy 1607 is significant for is constitutional value in British Constitutional and Administrative laws.[1] Edward Coke’s remarks not only acknowledges but sets the parameters for a separation of powers. It also establishes parliamentary sovereignty and the significance of the common law. Coke’s report establishes a chain of command in which the judiciary […]

According to the police captain if the public servants is adequate, most are more likely to get promoted just by staying on the force a certain number of years than for some specific outstanding act. Significant Case Facts  The problem occurs when they get back to the station. They hate to do the paperwork, and […]

Arson seems as though it is a major problem in the United States; however, this is not the case. Arson is defined as a person who intentionally burns almost any kind of structure or building. Even though arson is not a common crime, it has resulted in $585 million in property damage and the death […]

Facts: Private respondents Aladin Simundac and Miguel Oliven filed a complaint for specific performance against petitioner, Natalia Carpena Opulencia on the ground that the latter executed in their favor a ‘contract to sell’ of lot 2125. The defendant, despite demands, failed to comply with her obligations under the contract. The defendant averred that the property […]

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the chief investigative agency of Federal Government and a department of Federal Interior Ministry. The FIA is charged with the investigation of violations of most Federal Criminal Laws from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities. It also provides services to other law enforcement agencies, including Fingerprint Identification, Laboratory Analysis of criminal evidence, […]

Crime has been around for hundreds of years. There is really no way to stop crimes from happening. However, by understanding the importance to know how crimes originate, when they occur, where crimes are more likely to occur and who can commit such acts of violence, gives law enforcement a better understanding on how to […]

Mattel Inc., a well-known international toy production company, is facing difficulties in managing its overseas subcontractors and suppliers as well as the production of certain toys. The issue intensifies as they fail to adapt their products or marketing strategies to the continuously changing demographic and socioeconomic trends (Ferrell, et. all 466). These problems are evident […]

The UCMJ 86, often known as AWOL or absence without leave, pertains to instances where a military member doesn’t report to their assigned duty location at the prescribed time without acquiring proper approval. This can also cover cases where a person deliberately separates themselves from their designated group, unit, or station they were ordered to […]

The suit filed against Software, Inc. by Jimmy’s mother, John and the Bar should be dismissed on several grounds. First, Coleman was not acting within the course and scope of his employment by drinking and blowing a ball of fire. Secondly, an employer is not responsible for the criminal actions of its employee as that […]

Behihana of Tokyo, Inc. vs. Benihana, Inc. Facts: Rocky Aoki founded Benihana of Tokyo, Inc. (BOT), and its subsidiary, Benihana, which own and operate Benihana restaurants in the United States and other countries. Aoki transferred his 100% ownership of BOT to Benihana Protective Trust in 1998 in order to avoid licensing problems stemming from his […]

In the Frontline documentary entitled “When Kids Get Life,” five young Colorado boys are profiled. There are over 2,200 juveniles who have been convicted of crimes and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, 46 of whom are in the state of Colorado. Jacob Ind, Nathan Ybanez, Erik Jensen, Trevor Jones, and Andrew Medina […]

Sometime in October 1999, someone created a false profile of Christianne Carafano  on Matchmaker.com. In her profile, the name Chase Masterson, Carafano’s screen name, along with her picture and  home address.  The profile used an autoresponder email which provided her physical address and telephone number in response to queries.  As a result, Carafano began receiving […]

Discuss the Criminal Liability of Dave for the Murder of Edward. I would charge Dave under s18 of OAPA (1861). For a s18 offence, there needs to be a Mens Rea of intention where the defendant must see some harm and consequence, and the Actus Reus of GBH or Murder. For s18 to be applicable, […]

A small plane crashed in Scotland in July 1976. Five passengers and the pilot were killed on the spot; all the passengers in the plane were from Scotland. At the time of the crash, there were no eyewitnesses to the crash, and the plane was controlled by the Scotland air traffic. The plane was a […]

The issue of the constitutional legitimacy of Narcoanalysis has garnered substantial interest due to the conflict between the need for an effective investigation and safeguarding personal freedoms. Thus, it is crucial that we explore the potential consequences of authorizing these questionable techniques in diverse situations. Issues have been brought up relating to cases where people […]