【Questions】
10 Which of the following is NOT created by judges?
A.Common law
B.Equity law
C.Orders in Council
11 Which of the following statements about tort is correct?
A.It is concerned with the infringement of the rights of another
B.It involves the breach of a contractual arrangement
C.The object of proceedings is to punish the offender
12 Sian has obtained the following shares in a public company:
(1) 100 shares with a nominal value of £1 each, for which she paid £0.50 per share and will pay the remainder when
requested by the company
(2) 500 shares with a nominal value of £1 each, for which she paid nothing but
will contribute future technical expertise
(3) 1,000 shares with a nominal value of £1 each, for which she paid £0.50 per share and will be required to make no
further payment
【Answers】
10 Orders in Council Orders in Council are a form of legislation, and are therefore not created by judges.
11 It is concerned with the infringement of the rights of another
A tort is a civil wrong which unfairly causes loss or harm to someone else.
12 2 and 3 The 100 shares are partly paid. This is lawful. The acquisition of the 500 and 1,000 shares offend the doctrine
of capital maintenance.
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