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Question: TORT LAW ASSIGNMENT 2
TASK 1
Selma visited the firm yesterday to request advice. Yesterday she parked her car in
front her neighbours house. She was not obstructing any driveways and there was
certainly nothing to prevent her from parking there. The following day Selma
observed that a wheel clamp had been placed on her car. It was accompanied with a
note which stated that the wheel clamp would only be removed on the condition that
she did not park there again. Selma also believes that her neighbour has stolen plants
from her garden and put rubbish on her land. Prepare a report on the relevant legal
issues for your senior partner
Discuss the tortious liability of Selma's neighbour considering in particular the
offences of trespass.
TASK 2
Mr Mohammed if also requesting advice. He recently bought a house and was
informed by the surveyor that it was structurally sound. It now transpires that the
house is subsiding. Mr. Mohamed purchased the house without the aid of a mortgage
so he personally instructed the surveyor. Write a letter to Mr. Mohammed making
sure it includes consideration of the following points.
(a) Could Mr. Mohammed claim for negligence?
(b) Is there any other area of law other than tort at which he can make a claim? If so
advise which course of action he should take providing reasons for your answer.

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Question: (Case Study involving consideration of sale of shares, the elements of a valid contract, agreement and the Companies Act 1985 and The Minors’ Contracts Act 1987) - Becks has lived with his girlfriend, Posh, for three years. They each contribute 50% of the council tax and house rates and have shared the other household expenses equally. Becks offered to buy for ₤10,000 Posh’s share in Big Bank plc (Full case study text within download)- Advise posh as to her legal position.

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Question: TORT LAW ASSIGNMENT 1
TASK l
Mr. and Mrs. Duckworth are the proprietors of a hotel in Weatherfield. One of their former
guests Peter Barlow checked out of the hotel last week, but Mr. & Mrs. Duckworth
discovered that he had stolen a number of items from the hotel room, for example table lamps
and coffee tables. Also he had disturbed other guests when he returned to the hotel intoxicated
one evening. Mr. & Mrs. Duckworth decided he is no longer welcome at the hotel and
informed him of this. Despite this Mr. Barlow walked into the hotel last week and attempted
to book a room. Mr. and Mrs. Duckworth refused and on his way out Mr. Barlow tripped on a
loose wire and sprained his ankle. Mr. Barlow has informed the Duckworths that he will be
taking action against them for occupiers liability. Mr. and Mrs. Duckworth have requested
advice relating to this. Can they really be sued when they made it clear to Peter Barlow that he was no longer permitted on the premises? Your supervisor has requested you write a report relating to this.
TASK 2
Mr. and Mrs. Duckworth employ a number of people at their hotel. Last week the chef, Betty
Turpin was particularly busy and asked the waiter, Todd Grimshaw, for assistance. Due to
confusion in the kitchen Betty accidentally used sour milk in the sauce she was making. Also,
Todd gave food containing dairy products to Norris, a customer with an allergy to dairy products.
The Duckworths were aware of his condition and had assured Norris that his dietary requirements
would be catered for. Another customer suffered food poisoning it is thought due to the food
cooked with sour milk. The Duckworths have requested a letter clarifying the situation. Your
supervisor has requested you write a letter to the Duckworths advising whether they will be liable
for the actions of their employees. Explain what strict liability is and explain whether this applies
to them.

TASK 3
Mr. Duckworth visited your office yesterday to ask whether the behaviour of Todd Grimshaw
could be his responsibility. He is often playing practical jokes and yesterday deliberately tripped up Betty in the kitchen who was carrying hot water at the time. Both members of staff were burnt and Betty is suing Mr. Duckworth as she feels it is his responsibility to employ competent staff.
Your supervisor has requested you write her a memorandum explaining how you think the law
applies to this scenario.

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Question: ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM
ASSIGNMENT 2
TASK 1
Memorandum
To: Mrs Braun
From:
CC: Law suet from Betty
Date:
Re: Changes to legal service in England.

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Question: SOAS Public Law Coursework II 2010-11

You are required to give an opinion as to whether both the situations set out below would be amenable for a judicial review but you are not required to discuss the grounds of review.

(i) Val was a single mother with two children who was granted a tenancy in a two bed roomed maisonette owned by Singleton Council pursuant to the council’s duty to rehouse under the Homeless and Housing Act (fictional). After eighteen months the property was transferred to Hometrust, an independent housing association, set up by the council. Shortly afterwards, Val had a dispute with one of her neighbours which resulted in a heated exchange of words and a slamming of doors. This was reported and she was subject to a disciplinary procedure organised by Hometrust. Without being given the benefit of legal representation or a hearing she was found guilty and informed by Hometrust that her tenancy agreement would be terminated in six months time. This would mean that Val would be made homeless.

Advise Val whether she would be able use the judicial review procedure to argue that her rights under Article 6 and Article 8 of the ECHR have been breached.

(ii) Under the Ancient Monuments Act (fictitious) the Secretary of State has the power to list for preservation purposes important remains of archaeological or of historical interest. While digging the foundations of a new building for Globe Developments in the centre of Barchester, Ron discovers several well preserved pieces of Roman glass. The find is reported in the local and national TV, radio and press. Despite the growing interest in the find the Secretary of State has decided without giving any reasons not to list the site and Globe Developments will soon lay concrete foundations which would mean that the site would not be further excavated by archaeologists and preserved. Bill and Sachin are keen amateur archaeologists who live two hundred miles away in London. To further the wider preservation of antiquity they have set up the Roman Antiquities Foundation as a charity to promote the excavation and study of Roman remains.

Advise both the Roman Antiquities Foundation and Bill and Sachin as individuals whether they would be in a position to challenge the decision of the Secretary of State
under the judicial review procedure.

Note that this is not a question on the substantive grounds of review.

Both parts of the answer should not exceed 1200 words. Relevant case law must be referred to. The work should be referenced with footnotes and word processed in font size 12. The hand in deadline is Wednesday 2 March 2011.

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Question: ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM
ASSIGNMENT 1
Role
You are employed as a trainee solicitor with Singh & Co who specialise in criminal
work and also civil work.
Scenario 1
David has been arrested by two police officers, Smith and Jones, as he was running
out of a house belonging to Mrs Kitchener, a rich old lady. He had just burgled the
house. (The crime of burglary is an arrestable offence.) When they arrested him,
the officers told him that he had no right to remain silent.
..........
Referring to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 in your answer, prepare a
report advising David on all the points below:
a. were the officers right to arrest him without a warrant ?
b. does David have a right to remain silent ?
c. what might happen in his trial if he did remain silent ?
d. was the custody officer right not to allow David to make a phone call ?
e. was the custody officer right to refuse to allow David to see a
solicitor ?
f. was Sergeant Bruce right not to tape record the interview with David ?
g. were the officers right to search Mrs Kitchener's house without a
warrant ?
h. in which court might David's trial be held ? Describe the appeal route open
to David if he is unhappy with the outcome of the trial.

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Question: Critically examine the way the courts have interpreted Section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989

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Question: What is a lease?

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Question: “Like the peasant lands of a few centuries ago, cyberspace is currently a commons....”
(Lindenshmidt, 2004)

Describe and distinguish between the main features of the “creative commons” and “copyleft” movements, and critically evaluate the viability of such idealistic movements in a time of global recession and political conflict.

Creative Commons and Copyleft Assignment
Intellectual Property Individual Assignment

Abstract: This assignment discusses the different facets of the two Anti-Copyright movements, their strengths and their weaknesses in practice. It will also attempt to show what critiques and supporters view the licensing systems.

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Question: BA Hons Law 2nd Year - Course Unit - Criminal Law - With reference to the rationale of the defence and its parameters consider critically the courts’ unwillingness to accept duress as a defence to murder.

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