Bodies of Law — types?
Criminal, civil, common law
Legal systems — types?
Common law, civil law, equity.
Persons in Court — roles?
Judge, claimant, defendant, jury
Precedent — meaning?
Stare decisis binds courts; ratio decidendi is binding.
Precedent — function?
Ensures legal consistency and predictability
Criminal law — elements?
Actus reus and mens rea.
UK constitution — features?
Unwritten, parliamentary sovereignty, rule of law.
US constitution — features?
Written, federal system, separation of powers.
EU law — principles?
Supremacy, direct effect, institutions.
Intellectual property — durations?
Copyright: life+70 years, trademarks: 10 years, patents: 20 years.
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1. What is the primary purpose of equity developed by the Court of Chancery?
2. Which source of law is characterized by laws enacted by legislatures and includes statutes and delegated legislation?
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