Common Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does 'common law' mean when referring to judge-made law?
What does 'common law' mean when referring to judge-made law?
Law made by judges in courts
When did the Norman Conquest occur, introducing travelling judges to England?
When did the Norman Conquest occur, introducing travelling judges to England?
1066
Why is it called 'common' law?
Why is it called 'common' law?
It was common to all of England
When was trial by ordeal abolished by royal decree?
When was trial by ordeal abolished by royal decree?
1219
What happens when common law and equity conflict?
What happens when common law and equity conflict?
Equity prevails
What principles guided the Chancellor's equitable decisions?
What principles guided the Chancellor's equitable decisions?
Mercy, fairness and conscience
What is the ratio decidendi?
What is the ratio decidendi?
The reason for the decision
What type of precedent must lower courts follow from superior courts?
What type of precedent must lower courts follow from superior courts?
Binding precedent
What does 'distinguishing' a case mean?
What does 'distinguishing' a case mean?
Showing material differences
In Gutnick v Dow Jones, when does online publication occur for defamation?
In Gutnick v Dow Jones, when does online publication occur for defamation?
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