Introduction to Law Concepts
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Which model involves the government or a public body managing a common resource?

  • Public Ownership (correct)
  • Regulation Without Ownership
  • Private Ownership
  • Shared Management

    • Regulation Without Ownership treats the resource as owned by private entities.

    False

    What legal tool addresses external impacts such as pollution?

    Public law

    Property law focuses on __________, not things.

    <p>rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal tools with their purposes:

    <p>Public law = Regulate external impacts Contract law = Ensure equitable pricing Tort law = Hold users accountable for damages Property law = Clarify ownership and use rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of EU legal act specifies goals but allows flexibility in implementation?

    <p>Directive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulations apply uniformly and do not need to be adapted by member states.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the supremacy of EU law imply for national law?

    <p>EU law prevails in cases of conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Opinions or Recommendations are considered __________ law because they do not impose legal obligations.

    <p>soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forms of EU law is intended for specific cases?

    <p>Decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public law only governs private interactions between individuals and does not involve the state.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Directive = Specifies goals with flexibility for member states Regulation = Applies directly and uniformly across all member states Decision = Binding act for specific cases Recommendation = Non-binding suggestion that guides policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The distinction between public law and private law was first noted by the Roman jurist __________.

    <p>Ulpianus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal system is primarily based on Roman law and relies on written statutes?

    <p>Civil Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of tort law in high-risk industries?

    <p>Maximize care costs to reduce accident probabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common Law systems rely heavily on comprehensive codes as their primary source of law.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main treaties that serve as the sources of EU law?

    <p>Treaty of the European Union (TEU) and Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle stated by Oliver Wendell Holmes suggests that losses from accidents typically remain with the victim.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle of ______ ensures that the EU only intervenes when no other institutions are better positioned to act.

    <p>subsidiarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of tort law, what must occur for a victim to sue the wrongdoer?

    <p>A protected right must be breached.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal systems with their characteristics:

    <p>Civil Law = Statutes and codes as primary sources Common Law = Judicial decisions as key sources Customary Law = Based on local traditions Muslim Law = Based on principles from the Quran</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Lord Atkin, legal wrongs must draw a line between moral wrongs and __________.

    <p>legal wrongs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Tort Law = Legal framework addressing civil wrongs Optimal Deterrence = Balancing harm reduction with care costs Loss-Shifting Mechanism = Transferring loss from victim to another party Protected Rights = Interests safeguarded by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the powers of the EU to those explicitly granted by its member states?

    <p>Principle of conferral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case is considered a cornerstone of tort law?

    <p>Donoghue v. Stevenson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Muslim Law is primarily derived from local customary practices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'mixed systems' in the context of legal systems.

    <p>Mixed systems are legal systems that incorporate elements from different legal traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Not all harms qualify for legal action under tort law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was found inside the bottle of ginger beer purchased by May Donoghue?

    <p>A decomposing snail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does tort law primarily prioritize in cases of harm?

    <p>Compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tort law is the most cost-effective means of managing harm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is represented by 'ad impossibilia nemo tenetur'?

    <p>No one is obligated to do the impossible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one thinker who emphasized the role of property in society.

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tort law must balance the cost of litigation, fair distribution of __________, and incentives for harm prevention.

    <p>responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Liquidated damages clauses are solely for financial compensation in case of a breach.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which directive mandates replacement or repair of defective consumer goods?

    <p>Directive 1999/44/EC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following thinkers with their views on property:

    <p>John Locke = Preservation of property is fundamental to society. Karl Marx = Abolish all private property. Oscar Wilde = Property brings both pleasures and duties. Ludwig von Mises = Private property is linked to civilization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle that ensures all creditors are treated equally is called ______.

    <p>Par Condicio Creditorum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reflects a concern in property law?

    <p>Wealth accumulation and individual autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Oscar Wilde, property is only a source of pleasure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can creditors do if a debtor cannot fulfill their obligations?

    <p>Seize the debtor's assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Napoleon Bonaparte believe about property rights?

    <p>They are tied to individual freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following secured transaction mechanisms with their descriptions:

    <p>Guarantee = A third party promises to fulfill the debtor's obligation Collateral = Specific assets pledged to secure a loan Seizing = Taking possession of property to satisfy the debt Priority claims = Giving some creditors a priority over others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Creditors cannot secure their transactions to avoid equal distribution under par condicio creditorum.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Liquidated damages act as a ______ by discouraging breaches through known penalties.

    <p>deterrent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Law?

    • Law encompasses rights and obligations governing relationships within society.
    • It provides a framework for coexistence and promotes the well-being of the majority.
    • It consists of rules that vary by country to ensure order and enforce punishment.
    • Law fundamentally involves power.

    Nature and Purpose of Law

    • Law exists because people come together in society.
    • Law is a system of rules created to manage social relationships.
    • The relationship between society and law is interdependent (ubi societas, ibi jus).
    • Roman law significantly influenced European legal systems.
    • Law is established for the sake of human life and fulfils human needs.
    • Law is distinguished from rules governing animal interaction.
    • Acts impacting individuals are subject to legal consequences, considering physical and emotional impact.
    • Every action has externalities (effects on others).
    • Externalities, like suicide, can have legal consequences; the extent of this impact is considered.
    • Law manages externalities, affecting individuals and society.

    Goals of Law

    • The primary goal is maintaining order without violence.
    • Law provides a structured method for resolving disputes and enforcing norms, replacing violence.
    • Law prevents violence among citizens.

    Regulation and Market Integrity

    • Insider trading is an example of activity harmful to market integrity.
    • Laws deter unfair market practices, ensuring fairness and trust in economic systems.
    • Fair markets encourage participation and prevent corruption.

    Law, Ethics, Morals, and Common Goods

    • Maintaining order is a key goal of law, facilitating social stability and conflict resolution without violence.
    • Justice, a fundamental value, ensures equitable treatment for all.
    • The law supports cooperation, providing a predictable and stable environment for interactions in personal and economic transactions.
    • Law is not the only institution facilitating coexistence; morals and religion also play a role.
    • Different cultures have varying interpretations of the relationship between law, morals, and religion.
    • Some cultures integrate religious principles into law, while others separate church and state.
    • Balancing morals/religion and democracy is a concern in diverse societies.

    Law and its Distributive Consequences

    • Law has inherent distributive effects influencing access to common goods and resources.
    • Natural law is a type of law distinct from positive (codified) law, often informed by moral principles.

    Other Approaches to Distributive Justice

    • Aristotle believed in merit-based justice (proportionality between what is given and received).
    • Sandel argued against meritocracy.
    • Marx advocated for need-based justice.
    • Rawls' veil of ignorance experiment explores fairness in distribution.
    • There are three main legal systems (Civil, Common, Mixed).
    • Civil law systems are based on Roman law using codified statues and codes.
    • Common law systems are based on English tradition utilizing judicial decisions.
    • Customary law originates from local traditions.
    • Mixed systems adopt elements from different traditions.

    European Union Law

    • The EU is a unique structure between a federal state and an intergovernmental organization.
    • EU law is based on treaties (TEU, TFEU).
    • EU law principles include conferral (specific powers are delegated by member states) and subsidiarity (EU acts only when necessary after national level attempts).
    • Exclusive and shared EU competences exist.
    • Key EU institutions (Commission, Council, Parliament) play a role in law making and enforcement, representing both national and citizen interests.
    • Public law addresses government organization, relations between government and citizens, etc.
    • Private law deals with interactions between individuals, including contract, tort, property, family law.
    • Standards in law provide general guidelines while rules offer specific, objective norms.

    Impact on Economics and Markets

    • Law plays a significant role in influencing economic behavior and market functioning.
    • Trust in business transactions is essential.
    • Game theory is useful in understanding the effect of contracts (legal vs., no legal enforcement).
    • The law functions similarly to a price system, affecting behavior through incentives and disincentives.
    • The law shapes economic output.

    Contract Law

    • Contracts are vital for modern society.
    • Traditionally, contracts focused on freedom and equality; modern law examines power imbalances.
    • Fairness is a crucial consideration; contracts may need regulation for fairness between stronger and weaker parties.

    Consumer contracts

    • Consumer contracts often involve an imbalance of power between businesses and individuals.
    • Laws aim to address power imbalances (disclosure requirements, cooling-off periods, unfair terms).
    • Protecting consumers is key.

    Tort Law

    • Tort law deals with cases of unlawful harm caused by one party to another.
    • Considerations include fault, causation, and the type of harm.
    • Regulatory strategies in tort law attempt to balance risk and incentives.

    Property Law

    • Property law is vital for managing resources and ensuring fair use.
    • Property rights are central to individual autonomy but also need to serve societal needs.
    • Issues include access and distribution, and the concept of property in common resources and environmental/community issues.

    Succession Law

    • Succession laws deal with property distribution after death, considering societal values/expectations and the rights of various parties (family members, inheritors)
    • Considerations of justice in cases of unexpected/unfair transfers of property.

    Family Law

    • Family law emphasizes the societal and cultural value of families and the rights of individuals within.
    • It balances individual autonomy, and personal needs, within a complex framework of societal values and relationships (family/marriage, inheritance, child-rearing).

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