Sources of Contemporary Law
Year 11 Legal Studies
Different uses of the term ‘common law’
Common Law- definition no 1
Common Law- definition no 2
Common Law- possible
definition no 3
Principles of Equity
1. Define equity
2. Outline some of the principles of equity
3. Read Blomley v Ryan (1956) 99 CLR 362 and answer the questions.
The System of Precedent
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Define the doctrine of precedent
Explain why the doctrine of precedent is used.
Define ratio decidendi , obiter dicta and stare decisis
Draw Figure 2.5
Read the Legal Brief page 32- answer the question.
Compare and contrast binding precedent with persuasive precedent.
Statute Law
1. Define Statute law
2. Explain why statute law overrides common law
3. Draw a flow diagram showing how statute law is created.
Common Law
Common Law versus Statute Law
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Statute Law
4. Draw a timeline for the historical basis of statute law
5. Read the case study on the Magna Carta 1215 (page 34)- answer the questions