David intends to buy a taro farm in Taveuni. David negotiates with Donald’s Shipping to arrange travel to Taveuni to commence negotiations on the sale of the taro farm. Donald’s Shipping agrees to transport David, at the price of $500. $250 is to be paid upfront and the balance is to be paid when David […]

What role does the rule of cognition play in the legal system

You are a legal advisor in an Australian government department. The Minister heading the department is concerned because a foreign representative recently told the Minister at an international gathering of foreign officials that even if Australia did not become a party to a treaty currently being negotiated, Australia might nonetheless be bound by rules enshrined […]

Describe the main characteristics of restorative justice theories. To what extent, if any, are such characteristics consistent with utilitarian and retributivist theories

A, is a PhD student of Wesleyan University. As part of his requirements for his doctoral degree, he submitted a dissertation to the university. One of the portions of his dissertation cites the work of Filipino author erroneously by twisting the conclusions in the work of Filipino Author. It turn out however that Filipino Author […]

In the context of the Companies Act 2016, section 221(1) states that every director who is directly or indirectly interested in a contract with the company shall declare the nature of his interest at a meeting of the board of directors. Advise how the director shall declare his interests. 

Sharon is a trainee supporting the licensed secretary of a public listed company. Explain to her the following matters to enable her to discharge her duties:  (a) The circumstances that a corporation (“S”) shall be deemed to be a subsidiary of another corporation (“H”).   (b) Rules on the passing of ordinary and special resolutions.   (c) […]

Jaya Sdn. Bhd. (Jaya) is a subsidiary of Delta Bhd. (Delta). Jaya has decided to remove its company auditor before the expiration of term of office in order to conform to the wishes of Delta, its holding company. Advise the board of directors of Jaya on the procedure to remove the existing auditor, and on […]

True or False with detailed and clear explanation  11. Before substitution in a facultative obligation, only the principal obligation is due.   12. In a facultative obligation, only one obligation is due and demandable.   13. When there is multiplicity of p of parties in an obligation, the presumption is that the obligation is joint. […]

EVIDENCE LAW “Despite their Lordships’ proclamation in Woolmington v DPP that no whittling down of the principle [that the prosecution should prove the guilt of the defendant] should be entertained, there has been a significant tarnishing of the golden thread in the years since this decision.” Doak, McGourlay & Thomas, Evidence: Law and Context (5th […]