Law

Experts use the Judicial Commission Information System, as the legal database used by Magistrates and Judges from the Local Court through to the High Court.

Jan 3, 2012 - Gary Lilienthal

Managing client expectations in the Supreme Court of NSW and early introduction of Counsel mark the optimal client orientation.

Dec 19, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

In the 19th century, rights of access to public land in Scotland were tested in litigation where a customary right of recreation emerged as a new doctrine.

Nov 19, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Americans know about the three branches of the federal government: legislative, executive and judicial. This separation of powers developed over 1800 years.

Nov 11, 2011 - David J. Shestokas

Activists are seeking to clear the name of seventh grader George Stinney Jr, one of the youngest people ever to receive the death penalty in America.

Oct 4, 2011 - Jo Harrington

Four main types of concurrent ownership are recognized in American real estate law.

Sep 30, 2011 - Jessie Vanwinkle

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as the Bill of Rights. These amendments limit the power of the federal government..

Sep 26, 2011 - David J. Shestokas

This article discusses the statutory application of the indoor management rule in sections 128, 129 Corporations Act.

Sep 16, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

An exemption clause in a contract seeks to exempt, limit or restrict the right of the parties to sue on breach of the obligations contained in the contract.

Sep 15, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Advanced business law students at Monash College in Guangzhou China were asked about underlying judicial policy issues in the Australian law of negligence.

Sep 14, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Partnership is defined under Australian State statutes in a multi-element definition requiring statutory interpretation.

Sep 13, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

The contract begins with negotiations, moves to offer acceptance and consideration, into the operation phase of the contract, then to ultimate termination.

Sep 13, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Hadley v Baxendale (1854) 9 Ex. 341 discussed the broken crank shaft from Hadley's Mill, and remoteness of damages in breach of the contract of carriage.

Sep 11, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

When the postal acceptance rules applies, the contract is made at the moment when the letter of acceptance is posted.

Sep 10, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Most agreements require consideration before they can be enforced by the Court, except for deeds, some equitable issues and many international contracts.

Sep 9, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

The verb to estop means to stop, to hinder or to raise a legal bar. Estoppel was discussed by Sir Edward Coke, writing in the year 1628.

Sep 9, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

A simplified definition of a guarantee is that it is a promise to answer for the debt, default or miscarriage of another person.

Sep 9, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

A deed is a formal contract defined as a writing on paper, parchment or vellum, signed, sealed and delivered.

Sep 8, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Dixon J described the concept of Accord and Satisfaction in the High Court of Australia case of McDermott v Black (1940) 63 CLR 161.

Sep 7, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

This article describes the operation of the parol evidence rule as it applies in Australia, for business law students.

Sep 7, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

This kind of "subject to" agreement was dealt with by the High Court of Australia in Masters v Cameron (1954) 91 CLR 353.

Sep 7, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

The purpose of the law is to ensure that the fiduciary is motivated only by a duty of loyalty, uncompromised by the possibility of personal advantage.

Sep 5, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

Collateral contract can be regarded as one of the argued exceptions to the parol evidence rule. Collateral contracts are an argument of a separate contract.

Sep 5, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

This article deals with the Australian law of negligence and shows the student how to write a negligence exam answer in a business law subject.

Sep 4, 2011 - Gary Lilienthal

As health care reform works its way through the courts, a Supreme Court hearing is now assured as two appellate courts have issued conflicting opinions.

Aug 21, 2011 - David J. Shestokas

Congress created the Family and Medical Leave Act so workers would not have to choose between keeping a job and taking care of important family situations.

Aug 16, 2011 - Jessie Vanwinkle