Appeal to flattery

Introduction: Law is made and interpreted in many ways throughout the courtroom, the provinces, and even the world. It is difficult to say which system is the most effective as they all have their own strengths and weaknesses. Throughout this essay, I will be identifying the keys arguments in Nils Christie’s article “Conflicts as Property,” then comparing it to the court system in Canada. Christie’s article focuses on the idea of how legal professionals are taking other people’s conflicts and…

Mediation vs. Litigation What are the characteristics and constraints of courtroom language? To what extent can mediation provide an alternative to these constraints? Use some examples to illustrate your points. Introduction Litigation is defined as the process of contesting a legal action in court (Collins Dictionaries 2011). The process of taking legal action involves the usage of language. Ordinary everyday language is adapted in many ways to form a sublanguage of legal language (Tiersma…

“Two Scavengers in a Truck, Two Beautiful People in a Mercedes” by Lawrence Ferlinghetti is a descriptive poem comparing two different, distinct pairs of people who cross paths with one another on the road. One is a pair of garbage men and the other is an elegant couple, two duos from completely different worlds coming together as equals on the roads of California. Ferlinghetti notes all differences and similarities between the two odds from the brand of car to the length of two of the men’s…

Writing and Donald M. Murray’s Writing Before Writing, by exploring how effective the authors of the two works. I am analyzing and comparing use purpose, audience, persona, and context to convey what they are arguing through their usage of rhetorical appeals. To convey their ideas to their intended audience, both authors, Straub and Murray, appealed to ethos— credibility, pathos— emotion, and logos— logic and/ reasoning throughout their essays. Straub, “[a] specialist on reading, evaluating,…

Facts of the Case Joe Houston is paralyzed and uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. He also uses a van that is equipped and modified for his traveling. He filed suit against Marod Supermarkets, Inc. (“Marod”) after visiting one of its branches – the Presidente Supermarket – and encountering accessibility barriers. Houston claimed that this branch violated Title III of the ADA based on the following barriers: (1) too few accessible parking spaces, (2) no clear path of travel connecting the…

which have a jury, there is only one, single judge in each case, it is the only level where witness testimony is heard, and is the only level where guilt or innocence is determined. Appeals courts are split up in 13 different circuits and hear appeals from district court cases in their respective circuits only. Appeals courts do not determine guilt or innocence, but rather they determine if a person’s due process rights were violated in a district court case, and only these cases are addressed,…

The Criteria For Accountability In A Wrongful Death Suit: Do You Have A Case? When you're dealing with a death, it's difficult to see beyond the pain of losing someone; however, if that death was wrongful, you have a limited time to pursue a case and many variables to consider. The following questions and answers should help you determine if you have a wrongful death case and how you should proceed. 1. How Do You Know If The Death Was "Wrongful"? Everyone dies, eventually, and since death is…

QUESTION PRESENTED What factors do the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and Department of Justice (“DOJ”) examine to determine whether spoofing violations have occurred for prosecution under the 2010 Frank-Dodd Act? How is this demonstrated in the context of the United States v. Coscia case? SHORT ANSWER Intent is the biggest factor in whether the CFTC and DOJ can successfully prosecute under the anti-spoofing laws. To prove an anti-spoofing violation has occurred, the…

small portion of the legacies as stated in Francis’ will (p. 141). The Appeals Court ruled Elmer was not entitled to the inheritance and the plaintiffs, Mrs. Riggs and Mrs. Preston, will be awarded full rights of this respective inheritance. Issue: Does Elmer E. Palmer have a right to the legacies stated in Francis B. Palmer’s will, despite Elmer having murdered and been the cause of death of Francis? Holding: No: The Appeals Court, with the exception of Gray, J all agreed with the statement…

to protest the Vietnam War. But an Aug. 5 decision by the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia involved a less solemn form of expressive adornment: a rubber bracelet bearing the message "I ♥ boobies! (Keep a Breast)" (Times Editorial Board). This is a fact that the author uses to make you understand the specific topics you can use free speech with. Another example would be, “By a 9­-5 vote, the appeals court ruled that two middle ­school girls were wrongly suspended for wearing the…