LS101 Lecture Notes - Declaratory Judgment, Certiorari, Mandamus

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Legal Studies
• Course: LS101
• Professor: Frances Chapman

Document Summary

Definition: body of rules and principles which governs the exercise the powers granted by statue. Any individual or body exercising a power granted by statue of regulation is subject to the principles of administrative law. Includes any governmental or quasi-governmental authority that has powers directly/indirectly from statute. Governs discipline committees of private associations and clubs. Interprets and applies law to specific cases before the court. Settling disputes between citizens and government agencies. Powers: fines, send back to prison, deportation, other punishments. Criticism: cannot be seen as subject to conflict of interest (personally know party/matter) Beyond the power of the body, or acting beyond the given jurisdiction . Body of rules and principles which governs the exercise of powers granted by statute. Any individual or body exercising a power granted by statute of regulation if subject to the principles of administrative law. True crime: behaviors considered inherently wrong, harmful to population, crimes against state/citizens, ex.