What is the Point of Law? The law is a concept with semantic elusiveness and no person has given it a universally accepted definition. The concept becomes even more intricate with the increase in the number of people developing an interest in the area. The positivist and natural law theorists pose the most prominent arguments … Read more
A motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is for the sole purpose of testing the undisputed facts present in the pleadings. A party may also move the court to make such a judgment the latter can take judicial notice of such facts. This motion is filed after the closing of the pleadings. However, the filing … Read more
Every day, we come across luring advertisements. These statements and proposals target to invite us into buying the advertised goods and services. A contractual issue arises about when advertisements amount to offers. The discussion below illuminates the concept of offer thereby establishing whether advertisements amount to consideration offers. It is trite in principle that a … Read more
Thomas Hobbes is known as an absolutist. He is also known for his famous theory of social contract where he lucidly elucidates lives of people in the state of nature. According to him, life in the state of nature is solitary, poor, brutish, and short. Under the conditions, nature falls into a state of war; … Read more
When it comes to obtaining a patent, two of the most important criteria that an invention must meet are novelty and non-obviousness. These two concepts are key to determining whether an invention is truly worthy of patent protection. Novelty refers to the idea that an invention must be new and not already known or used … Read more
Disputes have been a common phenomenon in the human history and they are part and parcel of life. Human beings have recognized the importance of settling these disputes peacefully rather than through wars. The amicablesettlement of these differences forms the premise of establishing and fortifying the societal fabric that enhances coexistence. Whereas courts are the … Read more
Fundamentals of Natural Justice One of the fundamental principles of natural justice is the requirements that not only must justice be done but also be seen to be done. Accordingly, judges must not just be impartial but also be seen to be impartial. The legitimacy of a judicial decision is solely dependent on public perception … Read more
Elements of the Crime of Stalking Generally, the crime of stalking seems to be one that is too contentious as it appears to be on the verge of overlapping so as to curtain constitutional rights if not well handled. For instance, the appellant, Nathan argues that what he did was merely trying to save his … Read more
Often more than one criminal defendant plays a role in the commission of a crime. Defendants working together with a common criminal purpose or design are acting with complicity. When the participation and criminal conduct varies among the defendants, an issue arises as to who is responsible for which crime and to what degree. Accomplices … Read more
When you are fighting an appeal case, the pressure is on you to make a winning argument. The consequences of losing can be dire, so it’s important to put your best foot forward. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips that will help you make a strong argument and increase your chances of … Read more