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15 Cards in this Set
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Legal Formalism |
Law is a "body of rules", should be treated like science or math ex. one right or wrong answer, formulas, judges should scientifically apply precedent and not make social policy |
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Legal Realism |
the theory that the law is determined by what actually happens in the courts as judges interpret and apply the law.. realistic not theoretical (opposite of legal formalism) |
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Critical Legal Studies |
support of the interests of the people in power, can be a powerful instrument of oppression and injustice |
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(Env.Law) Lobbying |
actions people take to try and influence legislation "lobby the gov't" |
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(Env. Law) Sustainable Development |
leave enough resources for the future |
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(Env.Law) Balance of probabilities |
the standard of proof required for the believability of an argument |
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(Env.Law) Precautionary principle |
if the action has many negative effects, they can't do it |
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(Env.Law) Polluter-pays principle |
environmental principle that states the cost of polluting the environment be directed to those responsible for the pollution |
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(Env.Law) Due diligence |
the defendant acted as any reasonable person did in the circumstances |
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(Env.Law) Tort law |
sue someone for damages for lots of money |
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(Env.Law) Injunction |
remedy granted by the court directing a party to continue or refrain from an action |
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(Env.Law) Nuisance |
allows a plaintiff to sue if there is unreasonable interference of the use of enjoyment on a property |
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sovereign |
independent, self-governing land |
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5 functions of LAW |
1. to establish rules of conduct 2. provide system of enforcement 3. protect rights and freedoms 4.protect society 5.resolve disputes |
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UN Security Council |
Russia, USA, Britain, France, China |
