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What is ‘restitutio ad integrum’? How does it apply to tort law?

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Restitutio ad Integrum is explained as:

Restitutio ad integrum is a Latin term which means restoration to original condition. It is […]

Q.Explain ‘Volenti Non Fit Injuria’. How is this principle affecting tortuous claims?A.Volenti non fit iniuria (or injuria) (Latin: “to a willing person, injury is not done”) is a common law doctrine which states […]

Q.What is ‘Res Ipsa Loquitur’? How does it be used in defence?A.Res Ipsa Loquitur carries the meaning of ‘the thing speaks for itself’. An example is in medical malpractice – a cotton swap being left inside the […]

Q.Compare and contrast the principles behind Lamb v Camden London Borough Council (1981) and Dorset Yacht Co Ltd v Home Office (1970).A.Both cases had the issue of negligence on duty of care caused by defendant […]

Q.What are the defence mechanism for liability in tort?A.When there is ‘breaking the chain’ or Novus Actus Itervieniens or ‘New Act Intervening’.General defence negating liability in tort are:1. Volenti non fit […]

Q.What are the advantages and disadvantages of strict liability?A.Advantages:(1) The huge increase in the Standard of Products and the increased complexity of their component ingredients made it extremely […]

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In simple words, describe strict liability. What is the one key significant difference strict liability is compared to ordinary negligence?

What are the presumptions that mens rea would not be […]

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What Considerations and Objects are lawful, and what are not? Give examples of each in your own words.

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The below are the 5 circumstances for consideration or object to be unlawful, as stated in s.24 […]

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What Considerations and Objects are lawful, and what are not? Give examples of each in your own words.

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[This is in fact the most important part of a contract. It is Section 24, and when a contract […]

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What is anticipatory breach? Give an example for it.

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Wikipedia has the below definition of ‘Anticipatory Breach’:

Anticipatory repudiation, also called an anticipatory breach, is a term in the law of […]

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Obligation to a contract can be discharged by various ways – frustration, performance, breach and agreement. Discuss the various types of performances.

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See 2011 Q2 on discharging contract here.

Part […]

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Ahmad has been taken care of by his long time agent Salim in all the transaction of his estate holdings. During his younger days, Ahmad had a tough life. He did not go to school and farmed in his Kampung […]

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Melvin is a quick tempered person. He makes decision fast. The day he saw the house advertised by you as an agent, he straight away liked it. Edmund who is the house owner is a shrewd businessman. In order for […]

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When a contract is formed, parties to the contract can call off or rescind the contract if elements of coercion (s.15), undue influence (s.16), fraud (s.17) , misrepresentation (s.18), mistake (subject to […]

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Are all apartment, condo, suite and SOHO the same in the eyes of law?

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A good write up is from Chang Kim Loong ‘Not all apartments are the same’ published in The star on 22nd July, 2016, a portion is ext […]

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What are the 4 authorities of Agent?

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The term ‘authority’ in agency law is spelled out in appointment of agents.

There are various ways that agents could be appointed. Various sections of the Part X […]

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If you have pretended to be the person calling the shots for a property transaction, what happens to its effect onto the principal and 3rd person?

Jone is a new comer to the community. He wanted to buy a […]

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When someone who is not an appointed agent, struck a deal with a 3rd person, he goes back to the principal, and get it ratified as a legal contract. Is there anyway that ratification cannot be carried […]

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What constitute a Valid Contract?

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Refer to What constitute a Voidable Contract? here.
Also see Valid, Void and Voidable Contracts here.

According to Section 10 (1) of Contracts Act 1950, a Valid […]

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Differentiate valid contract, voidable contracts and void contracts. Give your answers according to Contracts Act 1950.

When is a contract become VOID? Give an example.

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