Law Essays

Grimm’s law, description of the regular correspondences in Indo-European languages formulated by Jacob Grimm in his Deutsche Grammatik (1819–37; “Germanic Grammar”); it pointed out prominent correlations between the Germanic and other Indo-European languages of Europe and western Asia. The law was a systematic and coherent formulation, well supported by examples, …

This article is generally informing Singaporeans the importance and the need to declare and pay the taxes of their goods or souvenirs purchased overseas when they return home from their holidays. The items are subjected to a 7 percent Goods and Services (GST) tax regardless whether the goods purchased are …

“Human Resource is the most important asset of an organisation.” Discuss the following statement, using examples and references to support the answer. In today’s context, advanced technology, effective marketing campaigns, competitive prices, excellent products and services are important tools for any organisation to stay competitive. However, these tools are unable …

Introduction It has been said that “if you deprive yourself of outsourcing and your competitors do not, you’re putting yourself out of business.” Offshore outsourcing is a rapidly growing trend that has been embraced by various industries worldwide. The practice extends far beyond its traditional customer service and telemarketing functions, …

The Code of Hammurabi was written was written by King Hammurabi himself during the 18thc. B.C.E. King Hammurabi also started ruling the Babylonian empire about 1800 B.C.E. as well. Hammurabi’s claim to power was through military strength as a military leader. He conquered many small city states in order to …

Question One: The main issue in this scenario is whether Jacob has a remedy for the damage done to his land caused by the rainwater runoff from the neighbouring restaurant’s sculpture. Roman Law: In Roman law, there is the actio aquae pluviae arcendae, which imposed liability for damage produced by …

Rational – Natural Law uses practical reason, it is a common-sense approach. Too simplistic – Humans do not have a single ‘fixed’ human nature. God – Doesn’t require belief in God, as it is based on empirical observations of our nature. God – Requires belief in God, as it relies …

In High Tree’s Case the principle in use does not give rise to new causes of action if none existed before. It can only be used to prevent a party from ignoring his promise that he would not insist upon his strict legal rights. This essay mainly structures around this …

Currently, courts are largely limited to awarding loss-based damages for breach of contract, although performance can be ordered in some circumstances. There are economic arguments in favour of this approach, but in some circumstances it may be inadequate. If the idea of reforming Australian contract law is welcomed, one reform …

Francis Gagnon and his wife who were elderly owned a farm in Shelburne Massachusetts as well as property in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Mr. & Mrs. Gagnon had two children, Frank Gagnon and Joan Coombs. The daughter asked Mr. & Mrs. Gagnon to sign a power of attorney so she could …