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Insurable Interest

This 14 page paper looks at the concept of insurable interest and how it has been interpreted in a restrictive manner in England. The paper discusses the way that this has been interpreted and the way it appears to be evolving to suit the new modern world where international trade is increasing common. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Muller v Oregon (1908), And the Progressives.

(6pp) For centuries women have been thought of "property," but time and situations have been leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into the progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society.

CIF Terms in Sales Contracts

14 pages in length. In order to best determine the circumstances under which the buyer has the remedy of termination in international sales contracts on CIF terms, we must first determine what is required in a CIF contract. There are many topics to consider when one considers international shipping, and this paper will cover them in order to give the best overall consideration as to how to terminate a CIF contract and what would constitute being unable to terminate a CIF contract. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Spousal Homicide: Can It Be Defended?

(6 pp) The significance and use of a successful provocation plea as an extenuating ground is usually that it reduces murder to man slaughter, despite the fact the defendant intended to-and did-kill in anger. The unique feature of provocation is that the plea may extenuate even though it is accepted that, in killing, the defendant was not seeking to save him or herself from death or injury. The following information should enforce the possibility of use of the provocation defense. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Modern Law and the Case of Ruxley Electronics;

This 6 page paper considers the case of Ruxley Electronics and Construction Ltd v Forsyth in the context of its' precedent being representative of modern law. The case is examined in the context its' interpretation of the award of damages being granted in line with a pleasurable contract and limited in terms of the damages awarded despite the breach of express condition. The paper cites many cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

Tort Law and the Public Authority

A 10 page discussion of tort law as it applies to the public authority. Defines tort law and provides examples of its applications in regard to duty of care in negligence. Contends that only the most powerful of countervailing considerations should be permitted to override the principle that wrongs should be remedied. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

The Conflict Between Local Authorities and Courts in Child Welfare Cases

A twenty page paper which considers the relationship between local authorities and British courts with regard to child welfare cases. The writer looks at the way in which cases are assessed and evidence presented, how the court’s view of the child’s welfare may conflict with that of the authority, and to what extent the courts are at liberty to extend or amend the authority’s proposals. The writer also explains the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the UK judicial system and shows how the articles of the European Convention must be taken into account by domestic courts in child welfare cases. Bibliography lists 20 sources

European Community Law

This 10 page paper explores the meaning of the emanation of the State as it pertains to the European Court of Justice and the European Union. Bibliography lists 19 sources.

The Respective Rights of Children and Parents in Adoption Cases

A twenty page paper which looks at the conflict between the rights of children and those of parents in adoption cases under UK law. The paper considers aspects of parental responsibility, rights and duties as well as the necessity to prioritise the interests of the child, and describes the ways in which the Human Rights Act 1989 and the assimilation of the provisions of the European Convention may affect the enactment of domestic legislation on child welfare. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

Employment law and small businesses

A twelve page paper which considers recent legislation in Britain relating to employment and employees’ rights, and looks at the ways these changes in the law affect small businesses in terms of increased responsibility and administration. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

The Concept of Justice as Viewed by Plato, John Stewart Mill, and Immanuel Kant

A 7 page contention that justice is more than just law, justice is the product of morals and ethics. Utilizes the Platonic model from Plato's Republic, John Stewart Mill's theory of utilitarianism, and Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative of reason to illustrate this contention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Environmental Justice.

(3 pp). A new area of law seems to be asserting itself called "environmental justice." This loosely coined phrase is to protect both the environment itself, and those through circumstances beyond their control, may be victims in that polluted environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

England And Wales: Court Reluctance To Intervene In Family Relationships?

10 pages in length. Prior to the concept of law, man followed no organizational legal system whatsoever. Being that ancient populations were not that abundant, with large plots of land essentially keeping people separated from one another, there was no pressing need to establish any laws; however, as these populations grew, so did the necessity for legal regulation. Inasmuch as the primary manner by which people were handling their legal disputes was by method of killing, the time had come when man determined that this was no longer an acceptable behavior for what was to be considered a civilized people; thus, a rudimentary legal system was born. The writer discusses how British and Welsh courts may be reluctant to intervene in certain issues. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

When are Clickthrough Agreements Binding and Enforceable?

30 pages in length. Considers the new legalities in conducting e-commerce transactions, with such topics as electronic signatures and whether or not they are legal, crossing state and international boundaries via the internet, internet piracy, the computer information transactions act, and clickthrough agreements. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

Race and Citizenship: Legal Cases.

(6 pp). Everything changes. The legal system in the United States is not immune to change, particularly in the area of race relations, citizenship and its attending rights. Four historic legal cases reflect the attitudes of the courts: Dred Scott v Sandford (1857), Plessy v Ferguson (1895), Brown v Board of Education (1954), and Regent v Bakke (1978). These four cases and their history are examined within this paper

Contract Law.

(5 pp) Even though we have been buying and selling in one way or another throughout the history of the United States, commercial contract law as a formal entity is less than a hundred years old. Prior to that time individual states might determine what constituted a contract, but that might very from state to state. However as states began dealing with each other in a contractual manner, or as business cross state lines more and more, some sort of uniform body of law was needed concerning commerce. This was done in the forties and labeled the uniform commercial code (Dehrer-Wendt ppg). Let's see if there are any differences in individual contract law. What themes might apply? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Changes in the Laws of New York

This 11 page report discusses a number of changes in law and legal decisions between 1975 and 1995 that were enacted in the State of New York but that have also had a significant impact on case law throughout the United States. It is quite nearly impossible to outline all legal changes that have occurred in the State of New York in a 25 year time period without creating a massive volume of information. Taking advantage of information and decisions proffered by the states court of appeals allows for a certain measure of overview that encapsulates the key issues of that time period. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

The Idea of Government: The Comparable Views of Locke and Kant

A 5 page discussion of the similarities between John Locke's philosophy of government and that of Immanuel Kant. Notes that each had very definitive ideas of individual rights and the relation of those rights to law and government. Contends that in practically every respect John Locke's idea of government can be demonstrated to be fully compatible with Immanuel Kant's thesis in "Idea for a Universal History". No sources are listed.

Substantive Due Process

6 pages in length. Substantive due process is defined by Merriam-Webster as a judicial requirement that enacted laws may not contain provisions that result in the unfair, arbitrary, or unreasonable treatment of an individual. The writer discusses Lochner v. New York and basic liberty rights as they relate to substantive due process. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Supreme Court Justice Opinion On Interstate Commerce

6 pages in length. The writer imagines the opinion of a Supreme Court Justice as it relates to interstate commerce. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Victimless Crimes

A 5 page paper. What is a victimless crime? These are sometimes called crimes without a victim and include such issues as drug use and prostitution. Five victimless crimes defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The Supreme Court Case of Santa Fe Independent School District v. DOE (530 U.S. 290 (2000))

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Supreme Court Case of The Supreme Court Case of Santa Fe Independent School District v. DOE (530 U.S. 290 (2000)). This paper outlines all the central elements of the case, including the argument and findings presented and the final decision of the United States Supreme Court. No additional sources cited.

The Sovereignty Of Parliament and the Rule of Law

This 8 page paper looks at these two issues. First we look at the definition of the sovereignty of parliament and what is meant by this in the United Kingdom. The paper also considers the potential problems of this legislative supremacy in a unified Europe. The second part of the paper considers the rule of law and the principles of legality and political doctrine. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

Capital Punishment: The Philosophies of the Ancient Greeks, Kant, Mill, and Contemporary Thinkers

A 10 page examination of the moral acceptability of capital punishment. Explores the opinions of Pythagoras, Socrates, Kant, Mill, and others to determine if their is a common consensus of the morality of taking another life as a matter of punishment of one's deeds. Concludes that there is no consensus and that the true answer to the morality of such a practice lies in a fully developed moral consciousness. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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