30 Questions
What is the main distinction between Absolute Rights and Relative Rights?
Absolute Rights must be respected by everyone, while Relative Rights are dependent on a person's relationship with others.
Which of the following is NOT considered an example of Immovable Property under the law?
Debts
What is the main purpose of prescribing certain time periods or terms within the law?
Both a and b
Which of the following is NOT considered an example of Intangible Property under the law?
Tangible movables
Under which legal system are associations and charitable societies categorized?
Private Law
What is the main purpose of Absolute Rights under the law?
To be respected by everybody, without any restrictions or limitations.
What is the purpose of creating laws in the business environment?
To set guidelines for business operations and protect interests
How does the rule of law impact businesses?
By establishing guidelines for treating employees and protecting interests
What aspect of business operations do laws primarily regulate?
Employee treatment and business structure
How do laws contribute to creating an honest business environment?
By providing guidelines for fair transactions and dispute resolution
In what way do laws protect those who work for a business?
By establishing guidelines for employee treatment and ensuring equal opportunities
What do laws provide in terms of dealing with violations in a business setting?
Guidelines for punishment when laws are violated
What does the term 'Law' refer to according to the text?
Justice, Morality, Reason, and Righteousness
In what sense does the term 'Law' include Rules of court, Decrees, Judgment, and Orders of courts?
From the point of view of legislature
What is the nature of law as described in the text?
It regulates human conduct based on various principles
Which term is NOT included in the various meanings of 'Law' provided in the text?
Economics
What defines the legal order represented by the term 'Law'?
Systematic application of political society's organized force
Which term captures the concept of 'Law' from the perspective of judges?
Orders and Inhibitions
Which statement best describes the role of courts in a civil law system?
Courts apply existing laws to settle legal disputes.
What is the primary source of law in the civil law system mentioned in the text?
Statutes enacted by the parliament
How can courts fill gaps in the law when there is no existing provision on a particular issue?
By applying general principles of law, interpretation, or analogy
How do regulations differ from statutes in terms of their scope and execution?
Regulations are executed on both central and local scales, while statutes are executed only on a central scale.
What is the role of the parliament in relation to regulations, according to the text?
The parliament can support regulations with power to enact within their field of activity.
How does the role of courts differ between the civil law system and the common law system?
Courts in the civil law system cannot make laws, while courts in the common law system can.
What is the main advantage of flexibility in legal rules?
It allows legal rules to adapt to societal changes and different circumstances.
What is meant by the generality of legal rules?
Legal rules are applicable to everyone and not limited to specific persons or cases.
Which of the following best describes the concept of abstraction in legal context?
Simplifying the legal context by not specifying the actor of the action.
What distinguishes natural persons from legal persons in the legal context?
Natural persons are human beings, while legal persons are artificial entities like companies and corporations.
Which of the following statements about legal persons is true?
Legal persons can sue and be sued, just like natural persons.
What is the legal status accorded to legal persons?
They are regarded as persons by law and have legal rights and duties imposed on them.
Study Notes
Legal Concepts
- Law can be classified under Public Law (State, National Insurance, Broadcasting Corporations) and Private Law (associations, charitable societies, public limited companies, private limited companies, co-operatives)
- Legal Objects: include immovable property (land), tangible movables (choses in possession or chattels), intangible property, and intangible objects (choses in action)
Time in Law
- Time is an important factor in law, with specific periods or terms within which an action must be brought or something must be done
- Failure to comply may result in being barred or prescribed
- The law may prescribe that a right is acquired if a certain period of time has passed
Absolute Rights
- Absolute Rights are positions that must be respected by everybody and are not restricted or limited
- Examples include property, copyright, and rights in patents, trademarks, and designs
Relative Rights
- Relative Rights are those to which a person is entitled in consequence of their relation with others
- Examples include the rights of a husband in relation to his wife, a father in relation to his children, a master in relation to his servant, and a guardian in relation to his ward
Role of Law in Business
- Laws help prevent chaos in the business environment and set guidelines for employment, regulatory compliance, and inter-office regulations
- The rule of law plays an important role in the business world, determining the way a business is established and operated
- Laws protect business owners' and employees' interests, and provide guidelines for punishment if laws are violated
Meaning of Law
- The term "Law" is derived from the Old English "lagu", meaning ordinance, rule, or regulation
- Law denotes different kinds of rules and principles that regulate human conduct and behavior
- Law includes Acts, Statutes, Rules, Regulations, Orders, Ordinances, Justice, Morality, Reason, and Righteousness
Sources of Law
- Regulations are promulgated by the administrative power and are executed on a central or local scale
- Courts' decisions under the Civil law system settle legal disputes between individuals, between an individual and the state, or between two state bodies
- The practice of courts may clarify the meaning of a statutory provision and in effect amend the initial norm
Important Concepts
- Legal Subjects: Natural Persons (all human beings) and Legal Persons (companies and corporations)
- Legal persons are accorded legal rights and have been imposed with legal duties, and are subject to "Human Rights"
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