Arbitration Clause An arbitration clause is a provision commonly included in contracts to address the resolution of disputes between parties. It stipulates that any disagreements or conflicts arising from the contract will be resolved through arbitration rather than traditional litigation in court. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method where the parties involved […]
Dispute Resolution A Dispute Resolution clause is a provision commonly included in contracts to address the process of resolving conflicts between the parties involved. This clause outlines the methods and procedures that will be followed in the event of a dispute, aiming to provide a clear and agreed-upon path for resolution. One common […]
The Termination A termination clause is a provision in a legal contract that outlines the conditions and procedures for ending the agreement prematurely. It specifies the circumstances under which one or both parties can terminate the contract, regardless of the remaining time stated in the agreement. The clause provides a level of […]
Force Majeure In legal terms, the Force Majeure clause is a provision commonly included in commercial contracts to address unforeseen events or circumstances that are beyond the control of the parties involved. The phrase “force majeure” itself translates to “greater force” or “superior force” in French. The purpose of this clause is […]
Notes on Criminal Law & Practice Elements of Criminal Offense Law Actus Reus Mens Rea Definition The physical act or conduct that constitutes the crime The mental state or intention of the offender when committing the crime Importance Actus reus must be present for a crime to occur Mens rea […]
Notes & Practice on Trusts legal ownership beneficial ownership Þ Legal ownership of the property contained within a trust lies with the trust itself and vests in the trustees, since a trust is not a legal entity itself. Þ the legal ownership is vested in one person or group of persons […]
Notes & Practice on Wills & Administration of Estate Letter of Wishes Will it is not legally binding does not require witness signatures private and does not become publicly available on death Legally binding witness signatures are required becomes a publicly registered document when an application for probate […]
Confidentiality A confidentiality clause, also known as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) or confidentiality agreement, is a legal provision included in contracts to protect sensitive and confidential information shared between parties involved in a business transaction. Its purpose is to ensure that the information remains confidential and is not disclosed to third parties […]
Notes & Practice on Constitutional Law Public law Private law Focuses on the relationship between state, government and members of the public. Relates to person’s state-mandated obligations. Include Ø Constitutional law (relationship between state and individual –and between different branches of state : executive – legislative – judiciary ) […]
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