Law 2101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Jaguar, Mischief Rule, Procedural Law

• School: Western University
• Department: Law
• Course: Law 2101
• Professor: Mysty Sybil Clapton

Document Summary

Law 2101 exam 1 part 1 introduction to the legal system. If someone fails to obey the law, they can suffer some adverse consequences. A set of publicly prescribed rules that we must follow. The law is meant to reflect the common values of society. Binding authority states that courts are only bound to follow the decisions of courts that are higher in the same judicial hierarchy: anything else is only considered persuasive authority. Statutes: a written law of a legislative body, published in hard copy, also available online, highly diverse, broadly applicable, can be enacted in anticipation of future events, laws passed by the government (either federal or provincial) The constitution: supreme law of the country, very broad statements of general principle that are given concreate application by the courts, gives the courts a huge amount of power. Municipal governments (not technically in the constitution) Judges: appointed (not elected, make laws in the course of resolving specific disputes.