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Laws in England: Statutory Law and General Law

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Laws in England: Statutory Law and General Law

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What are the two indispensable laws in England discussed in the text?

Statutory Law and General Law (correct)

Criminal Law and Civil Law

Case Law and Regulatory Law

Constitutional Law and Administrative Law

Which body of law is distinct from Common Law and consists of principles of justice and fairness?

Equity (correct)

Constitutional Law

Regulatory Law

Criminal Law

How did subjects appeal to the King in cases where the Common Law delivered harsh or unfair outcomes?

They appealed to Parliament.

They appealed directly to the King. (correct)

They appealed to the advisory council.

They appealed to the Lord Chancellor.

Who became the legal specialist to whom petitions were directed at after the initial process of the King hearing petitions himself?

The Lord Chancellor Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the establishment of Equity as a separate body of law from Common Law?

To address outcomes that were unconscionable and unfair under Common Law Signup and view all the answers

What was the main role of the Lord Chancellor in the development of Equity?

Developing remedies for complaints about common law inequities Signup and view all the answers

In the context of common law and equity, what distinguishes Equity courts from Common Law courts?

Equity courts enforce rights of the wronged party, while Common Law courts focus on consciousness of the wrongdoer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the Exclusive Jurisdiction within equity?

Property is held in Equity for the benefit of another party Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant shift during the systematic development of Equity under Nottingham, Hardwood, and Furlow?

Development of positive rules and application of precedence Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the function of Equity when it comes to wrongs?

Equity aids those who are vigilant in their rights protection Signup and view all the answers