Tort of Negligence: Legal Definition, Types, Duty of Care and Breach of Duty
What is Negligence? Negligence is the failure to exercise the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances, resulting in harm…
Author: Ben Shaw-Parker, Ph.D.
Ben is a university law professor. He has an LLM in Public International Law and a Doctorate in Humanitarian Law. Ben's specialty is in the area of Human Rights, Crime Law, Socio-legal Studies, Common Law, Comparative Law, Public Law and Environmental Law. He has contributed to several law journals.
Constitutional Right: Legal Definition, Human Rights, Checks and Balances and Constitutional Amendments
What is a Constitutional Right? A constitutional right is a fundamental liberty or entitlement legally guaranteed to individuals by a constitution, serving as a protection…
Constitution: Legal Definition, Constitutional Right and Freedom, Bill of Rights and Emergency Powers
What is a Constitution? A constitution is a fundamental legal document or set of principles that outlines the structure, functions, and limits of a government…
Equity: Legal Definition, Equitable Doctrines, Justice, Fairness and Good Conscience
What is Equity? Equity is a branch of law that supplements and, in certain cases, overrides the strict rules of common law to ensure justice…
Estoppel: Legal Definition, Types of Estoppel, Reliance and Detriment
What is an Estoppel? Estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a person from arguing something contrary to a position they previously took, especially if…
Common Law vs Civil Law: Definition, Legal Systems and Procedures and Judicial Precedent
What is Common Law and Civil Law? Common Law is a legal system where court judgments and case precedents play a crucial role in legal…
Actus Reus vs Mens Rea: Criminal Liability, Defences and Legal Exceptions
What is Actus Reus and Mens Rea? Actus reus refers to the actual criminal act or conduct, whereas mens rea pertains to the individual’s mental…
Crime: Legal Definition, Illegality and Spectrum of Crimes
What is Crime? Crime is a socially constructed legal concept that refers to conduct which is prohibited by law, punishable by the state, and recognised…
Intent: Legal Definition Under Crime, Tort and Contract Law
What is Intent? Intent refers to a person’s state of mind in wanting, deciding, or desiring to commit a particular act. Intent is the deliberate…
Trial: Legal Definition, Trial Stages and Jury System
What is a Trial? A trial is a formal judicial proceeding wherein evidence is examined and disputes are resolved based on the principles of law…
