Legal Writing and Study Skills Tutorial Questions

Who unexpectedly arrived at the house on Christmas eve?

Claus

How was Claus' vehicle being pulled through the air?

by 8 reindeer

What did Claus fill the children's stockings with?

toys and other small gifts

Where did Claus enter the house through?

the chimney Signup and view all the answers

What were the children and Mamma doing when Claus arrived?

sleeping Signup and view all the answers

How did Claus depart after filling the stockings?

flew up the chimney to the vehicle and departed immediately Signup and view all the answers

What are primary sources of law?

Primary sources of law are the original sources that establish legal rules and principles. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes primary sources of law from secondary sources?

Primary sources of law are created by legislative bodies, administrative bodies, and judicial decisions, while secondary sources are created by individuals who comment on or interpret the primary sources. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of primary sources of law?

Examples of primary sources of law include Constitutions and Statutes. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes secondary sources of law?

Secondary sources of law are sources that comment on, interpret, or explain the primary sources of law. Signup and view all the answers

Who typically creates secondary sources of law?

Secondary sources of law are usually created by learned individuals such as lawyers and paralegals. Signup and view all the answers

What level of legal validity do secondary sources hold?

Secondary sources do not have the same level of legal validity as primary sources. Signup and view all the answers

What breach of Article 24 (iv) of The Constitution of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union did the plaintiff commit?

The plaintiff did not seek the prior consent of the National Executive Council before bringing an action before the High Court. Signup and view all the answers

What maxim of equity was broken according to the text?

The maxim of equity that says 'He who comes to Equity must come with clean hands.' Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition could the jurisdiction of the high court apply in the given scenario?

If the plaintiff resorted to the right channels. Signup and view all the answers

What approval should the plaintiff have sought before bringing the action before the High Court?

The prior approval of the National Executive Council (NEC). Signup and view all the answers

Why was the plaintiff's action considered premature and in need of striking out?

Because the plaintiff did not seek the prior consent of the National Executive Council as required. Signup and view all the answers

What could have justified the involvement of the court according to the text, even though the plaintiff's action was criticized?

If permission was sought and granted by the NEC. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to give credit to the original author, even if a work is in the public domain?

Out of respect for their work. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done regardless of a work's copyright status when using material from it?

Research and properly attribute any material used in the work. Signup and view all the answers

Why should material from a public domain work still be given proper attribution?

To avoid plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Is it ethical to use material from a public domain work without proper attribution?

No, it is unethical. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best practice when using material from any work?

Give credit to the original author. Signup and view all the answers

Why are court decisions in civil law systems not given the same weight as common law precedents?

Because they are considered as a source of law but not part of a common law tradition. Signup and view all the answers

Is statutory law considered part of the common law system?

No, statutory law is not considered part of the common law system. Signup and view all the answers

Is common law the only type of case law?

No, common law is a type of case law but not the only type. Signup and view all the answers

Why are uncited quotations considered a form of plagiarism?

Because they involve using someone else's words or ideas without giving proper credit or attribution. Signup and view all the answers

How should a writer properly acknowledge a quotation in their work?

By indicating the source of the quote and giving credit to the original author or speaker. Signup and view all the answers

What impression can an improperly cited quotation give?

That the writer is claiming the words or ideas as their own. Signup and view all the answers

Legal Writing and Study Skills Tutorial Questions - The Night Before Christmas

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