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How can you tell if an oral contract has been made?

Checklist (the same for any contract whether written or oral): OFFER - a statement of the terms on which the offeror is willing to be bound. ACCEPTANCE - clear acceptance to the terms of that offer CONSIDERA...
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Answered by Evie S. • Law tutor
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What is the basic structure of the courts of England and Wales?

The answer to this question is best shown through the aid of a diagram. Starting from bottom of the structure criminal cases start at the Magistrates’ or Crown Court depending on nature of offence and appeal...
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The law on the non-fatal offences against the person has been subjected to frequent criticism but little reform has been attempted. Evaluate the current law and suggest what reforms may be desirable.

It is now 23 years since the Law Commission published its major review of the non-fatal offences against the person, 18 years since the Labour Government, elected in 1997, indicated its intention to substant...
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Answered by Charles M. • Law tutor
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Explain the elements important in assessing 'breach of duty' in the tort of negligence.

The key point to note about breach of duty is that it is assessed objectively - what action or inaction would be expected of 'the reasonable man' in the position of the defendant. Reasonableness is assessed ...
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What is vicarious liability?

Vicarious liability is a concept used by the civil courts to allocate legal responsibility to a person (A) for a wrong committed against another person, when A is not personally at fault. Employers may be fo...
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Answered by Antonia H. • Law tutor
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