Intentional Torts
Intentional torts “involve intentional, rather than merely careless, conduct.” Intention does not always mean that the defendant intended to cause harm but may simply mean that the defendant “knew that…
General Principles Of Tort Law
Several general principles or concepts apply throughout tort law: burden of proof, liability, defences, and remedies. Therefore, these concepts will be discussed before exploring specific torts. Burden of Proof Since…
The Law Of Torts
Introduction To Tort Law What is a Tort? The word tort derives from the French word tort, meaning "wrong." DuPlessis and O’Byrne define a tort as “any harm or injury…
Office and Email: About M.S.Office
MS Office or Microsoft Office is a suite of computer programs developed by Microsoft. Although meant for all users, it offers different versions that cater specifically to students, home users…
The Trial
A trial is an oral hearing of the issues by a judge alone, or by a judge and jury, to render a judgment on the matter. If a jury is…
Using The Courts – An Overview Of Civil Procedure
The Court System Canada has a three-tier system similar to that of England, with courts of first instance (trial courts), intermediate courts of appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.…
Sources of Law: The Constitution, Legislation, and the Courts
There are three sources of law: the Constitution, legislation, and the courts. The Constitution is the foundation law from which all other laws draw their power. In turn, legislation is…
Legal Fundamentals
Introduction To Law Law is essential to any society in that it provides the rules by which people and businesses interact. Law affects almost every function and area of business.…
Types of E-Commerce
E-commerce is the buying or selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of money or data, electronically on the internet. E-Commerce is the short form for “electronic commerce.”Some…
What is a 501(c) organization?
Non-profit corporations are often referred to as 501(c) organizations, because section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code is what grants non-profit corporations their tax-free status. Most states allow for the…
