Chapter 1

Question 1

What is the difference between criminal and civil law

Answer 1

Criminal- what state disapproves and wants to control (enforce form of behaviour)

Civil- involves relationships between citizens (settle disputes)

Question 2

What are statute and case law

Answer 2

Statute- made by parliament
Case- developed over time

Question 3

What is the process of direct legislation

Answer 3

1. MP debate if bill should be come law in house of commons
2. Member of house of lords determine pros and cons
3. Law created (act of parliament)- bill pass through HOC and HOL before royal assent

Question 4

What are examples of delegated legislation

Answer 4

Statutory instruments (made by gov ministers)
Bylaws (local authority)
Order in council (privy council)

Question 5

What is UNCISG

Answer 5

parties operating in different countries in UN can pick which set of laws to follow on sale of goods

Question 6

When doesn’t UNCISG apply

Answer 6

(MAPS)

Supply of labour is major part
Buyer buys most of Material
Personal use
Auction

Question 7

Obligations of buyers and sellers

Answer 7

Buyer= pay price and comply
Seller= deliver at time, right place, quantity, quality

Question 8

What does convention highlight regarding risk of damage

Answer 8

passes from seller to buyer when goods are handed over or sold in transit