An Act by Itself Does Not Make a Person Criminal Unless the Mind Be Guilty: A Critical Discussion
Introduction The proverb “An act by itself does not make a person criminal unless the mind be guilty” encapsulates a fundamental principle of criminal ...
Collin asks David, his brother, to start his truck each morning while he is away in Japan sourcing another truck and some parts. He is also to wash the truck every day. Collin tells David that he will compensate him when he gets back. Collin returns but refuses to pay David the money promised. With reference to at least one decided case, advise David whether he is entitled to the money from Collin.
Introduction This essay examines the legal position of David in seeking compensation from his brother Collin for the tasks of starting and washing Collin’s ...
Judgment on the Interpretation of Council Directive 2000/78/EC in Relation to Widow’s Pension Entitlement
Introduction This essay presents a judgment from the perspective of legal counsel for the claimant in a case concerning the interpretation of Articles 1, ...
Why is the Equitable Remedy of Specific Performance Only Limited to the High Court in Malawi and Not Subordinate Courts?
Introduction The equitable remedy of specific performance, which compels a party to fulfil their contractual obligations, is a significant tool in the judicial enforcement ...
Criminal Liability of Oliver for the Manslaughter of Marcus and the Murder of Noah
Introduction This essay examines the criminal liability of Oliver in relation to the deaths of Marcus and Noah under English criminal law, specifically focusing ...
Trespasses to Person and Trespass to Goods and Land: An Analysis in Tort Law
Introduction This essay explores the fundamental concepts of trespasses to person and trespass to goods and land under UK tort law. Specifically, it examines ...
Advising Commercial Re-developments Ltd on Potential Liability of JW Civils Ltd for Defective Construction Works
Introduction This essay addresses the legal and contractual issues faced by Commercial Re-developments Ltd concerning the defective construction works carried out by JW Civils ...
Offer a Cogent Legal Discussion on Who the Beneficiaries Are in Any Criminal Proceeding, Particularly Within the Context of Nigerian Criminal Law
Introduction This essay aims to critically examine the concept of beneficiaries in criminal proceedings, with a specific focus on the framework of Nigerian criminal ...
Critically Analyse R v G [2004] 1 AC 1034, with Particular Regard to How and Why the Test for Recklessness in the Offence of Criminal Damage Became Subjective Rather Than Objective
Introduction This essay critically analyses the landmark case of R v G [2004] 1 AC 1034, focusing on the significant shift in the legal ...
Gorstew v The General Legal Council [2023] JMCA Misc 3: A Case Study in Legal Ethics
Introduction This essay examines the case of *Gorstew v The General Legal Council [2023] JMCA Misc 3*, a significant legal decision from Jamaica that ...
