Tag: Legal Practice Terms
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Parliament
Introduction to Parliament British Parliament, supreme legislature of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It consists, technically, of the Crown, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, but when commonly referred to, it means the House of Commons and House of Lords. […]
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Ultra Vires
Articles of Association: The objects of the company Reforming the ultra vires doctrine Find under this subsection information about Reforming the ultra vires doctrine in relation to Articles of Association: The objects of the company. Articles of Association: The objects of the company The […]
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Burglary
Definition of Burglary Sec 9 of the theft act 1978 defines the offence of burglary. In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Burglary : The offence, under the Theft Act 1968, of either entering a building, ship, or inhabited vehicle (e.g. a caravan) as a […]
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Mens Rea
The elements of a crime: mens rea This section offers a description about the elements of a crime: mens rea in the study of the general principles of Criminal Law. Definition of Mens Rea For Secondary Participation There must be an intention by the secondary party to ‘aid, abet, counsel or […]
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Mens Rea
The elements of a crime: mens rea This section offers a description about the elements of a crime: mens rea in the study of the general principles of Criminal Law. Definition of Mens Rea For Secondary Participation There must be an intention by the secondary party to ‘aid, abet, counsel or […]
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Rule
Definition of The Thin Skull Rule This is sometimes known as the eggshell skull rule. Concept of Rule The following is an old definition of Rule [1], a term which has several meanings:1, (verb) (1) To hold, lay down, decide: as, to rule testimony admissible as evidence, to rule on a […]
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Magistrate
Definition of Magistrate Magistrates are sometimes known as justices of the peace. Meaning of Magistrate The following is an old definition of Magistrate [1]: A governor, rulsr, officer. Correlative, the people.Supreme magistrate. One in whom the sovereign power of the state resides. […]
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Writ
Definition of Writ This is an official court document, signed by a judge or bearing an official court seal. Meaning of Writ The following is an old definition of Writ [1]: That which is written: a writing; a mandate or precept. The king’s precept in writing under seal issuing out of some […]
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Res Judicata
Definition of Res Judicata A latin phrase meaning ‘a thing ajudged’ Res judicata in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Res judicata from the University of Kent: ‘A matter that has been decided’ – The principle that when a matter has been finally adjudicated upon by court of competent […]
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Administrator
Definition of Administrator In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Administrator : 1. A person appointed by the court to collect and distribute a deceased person’s estate when the deceased died intestate, his will did not appoint an executor, or the executor […]
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Contract
Definition of Contract In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Contract : A legally binding agreement. Agreement arises as a result of *offer and *acceptance, but a number of other requirements must be satisfied for an agreement to be legally binding. (1) […]
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Bailiff
Definition of Bailiff Bailiffs and enforcement officers are authorised by the courts to exercise certain powers. In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Bailiff is: All officer of a court (usually a county court) concerned with the service of the […]
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Jury
Jury Meaning Jury in Scottish Law The group of men and women who listen to the evidence and make decisions about the facts in a case. In criminal cases, there are 15 jurors, with 12 in civil cases. Definition of Jury Qualifications To be eligible for jury service there are certain […]
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Caveat Emptor
Definition of Caveat Emptor This latin term has its origins in contract law. Caveat emptor in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Caveat emptor from the University of Kent: ‘Let the buyer beware’ – A common-law maxim warning a purchaser that he could not claim that his purchases were […]
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Res Ipsa Loquitur
Definition of Res Ipsa Loquitur The principle of res ipsa loquitur when translated means ‘the thing or the happening speaks for itself.’ Res ipsa loquitur in Legal Latin Meaning of the latin term Res ipsa loquitur from the University of Kent: ‘The thing speaks for itself’ – A principle often […]