the development of common law and statutory law Module 1 Module one discussed the development of common law and statutory law. It also highlighted the relationship between the legislature and the law-making process. Common law is the body of legal rules that are derived from the decisions made by the judges while ruling on a case (Friedman & Hayden, 2017). Under stare decisis (the doctrine judges consider when making a universal law), familiar law judges must consider prior decisions that are similar and base their judgments on the precedent. If this is not done, then the choices will likely be overruled later on in the legal process. An example is when the court decided that people who have lived together for over ten years have the right to share their assets. Statutory laws, on the other hand, is a body of law that is written and passed by a body legislature (Friedman & Hayden, 2017). Examples include criminal codes, tax laws, company formation regulations, and traffic regulations. A proposal to change or repeal an existing law or make a new…
Analysis of contracts under contract law Residential house lease If the landlord has refused to make repairs even after receiving warnings from the tenants, other steps will help the tenant receive ramifications or get the repairs to their home conducted. One way of getting the landlord to fix the leak on the roof and the mold is rent withholding or rent strikes where a tenant withholds some or all of the rent. As tenants, Juan has the right to withhold the rent since landlords must provide tenants with habitable and safe housing on the warranty of habitability under the Housing stability and tenant protection act of 2019. If the landlord knowingly refuses to fix issues within the property that significantly affects the quality of life of the tenants in the property, they are in violation of the warranty of habitability. The law is unclear on how long and how much of the rent a tenant can withhold. However, it is essential to ensure that the landlord knows that the rent is being withheld until the repairs are made. Tenants have…
Top qualities to check in a divorce lawyer When a couple is going to get a divorce, most of them have no clue what to do in that situation. Dealing with all these matters is not easy. You will need a lawyer to help you get a great outcome. Hiring a legal professional is beneficial as they will help you in many different ways to navigate this difficult moment. Here are some of the qualities you should check when you are finding a divorce lawyer. First, check the communication skills of the lawyer. Communication with a lawyer is vital. You will need to communicate your issues and what you expect, and the lawyer is supposed to provide you with multiple explanations. The attorney will also be conducted with you disputing spouse and his/her lawyer for the best negotiation. Another place where the litigator will be expected to portray excellent communication is in court. If the lawyer can’t explain things, do not hesitate to find another one. Availability is an important quality when you are hiring a divorce…
Customary Law Ownership and entitlement The Indian customs and cultures are unique and diverse. In India, the law pledges for equality to all of its citizens. However , democracy does not apply to women, where the colonial legacy has contributed to their disinheritance. It is imperative to provide women with their democratic rights through enforcement of various laws such as access to individual resources through customary law. In India, the customary laws are favourable to the women in many tribes, although the property and land sentiment determine their identity (Haokip, 2018). Succession and Inheritance The succession act relates to the law of inheritance and succession in India. Every citizen in India is entitled to an equal share in the inheritance of properties after the death of the property owner. However, the Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and the Sikhs do not follow this constitution since they have their succession laws. There is the introduction of various concepts, for example, the mitakshara law where a daughter gets a smaller share of the parent’s property compared to the son. The gender discrimination and bias…
Law and Legal Issues Northeast India, in the Nocte tribe, has always been a fascinating region for the expedition and the travellers. The rich inheritance is consequently exemplified all through traditions, habits, and way of life, and earnings and also throughout construction features. Several destroyed building characteristics originate in the North East country, which varies by weather and profound, well-established habit. Ownership and entitlement The ancestral states of Northeast India in the Nocte tribes are just like any other line of faith in the country, which may not be well cultured because they do not have absolute documented rights. The beliefs of India are an image of a people’s practices like in the past, the culture and legends which shape our lives. Family beliefs many times are usually done in the rural communities; starting with the family unit, tribes and the social order. The Khasi people, who sum up to about 2 million in the northeastern regions of India of Meghalaya, take on the matrilineal culture. The smallest girls inherit, kids take on their mother’s last name and once…
Customary Law: Diversification of its processes and practices” with special reference to Nocte Naga The Naga tribe is a major ethnic group of North East India, it is known for her unique culture and identity. The tribe lives in states of Nagaland, Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and some population of around 150,000 are settled in Myanmar. Although they are scattered to different regions their customs and traditions are similar in practices. Population and Habitat Nocte is major tribe of Arunachal Pradesh living in the hills of Patkai with an estimated population of about 111,679 as per 2011 census. Its origin can be traced back to the Hukong valley of present day Myanmar from where they have migrated in between 1600 to 1700 A.D. The word “Noctes” means “people of a village”. They have their own language, culture, customs and traditions which have been in practices since time immemorial. Three tribes namely, Noctes (Tirap dist), Tansas (Changlang Dist) and Wancho (Longding Dist) can be identified under Naga- group in Arunachal Pradesh. These groups have a similarity in culture and traditions and resemble…
Law enforcement in Suffolk county Law enforcement in Suffolk county has developed over time to the dedicated and well-equipped police department that exists today. Before the year 1960, law enforcement I Suffolk county was majorly the responsibility of the local town folk as well as the New York State Police. The earlier 17th century saw the townsfolk hire part-time constables who were paid to enforce court orders. They were paid depending on arrest made, serving warrants, and transporting criminals. The New York State Police arrived on long island in the year 197, and this sparked the formation of various other small police forces soon after that, although they were not well equipped to deal with more significant cases. After world war II, there was a lot of population growth in Suffolk, and there existed 33 different law enforcement agencies, which prompted calls by the town folk to create a unified police force. The passing of the 1958 state legislation creating the county executive for of governance led to the establishment of a county police force. The five eastern towns, including…
Federal Individual Income Tax Law The alternative minimum tax is an overly complicated concept because the process is long, and most people do not comprehend the process. The tax mostly affects upper-class people with properties. The alternative minimum tax is complicated because people are required to fill a 54 step AMT form 6251 to ensure that they do not owe the tax. People without adequate information end up messing when filing their tax returns. Other payers are required to fill a 57 step form 8801. The whole procedure is tiresome and overly complicated. The taxation of social security benefits is complicated because the formula used to calculate the tax is hard to understand. There is also a 20 step worksheet, which is long and tiresome. The fee is deducted from people who earn more than twenty-five thousand dollars. The tax varies in some states, which makes it challenging to keep up with the tax rates. The taxation system is further complicated because the prices keep changing. When a person reaches retirement age, and they wish to continue working, their social…
Family Law Everyone has their own opinion of what family is and what makes up a family. Although the answers to the question may vary from one person to another, there would be a similarity. Family is described as a group of people with common ancestry, under one head, and one roof. Also, a family may be described as a unit of society typically made up of two parents with children. A family is characterized by daily interaction and the provision of daily needs to children (Sharma, 2013). The definition of a family union has dramatically changed within the past 50 years due to changes in societal values. Consequently, things that were previously considered unethical 50 years ago are now being practiced in the open air. These practices include becoming parents without marriage and same-gender marriages. Today, they are widely accepted by society, and eradicating them would cause a stir in society (Sharma, 2013). According to Natalie, families have grown to become more diverse than the way they were half a generation ago. Other factors that contribute to diversity…
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