Law & Ethics - February 2007

In each of the following situations, explain whether the situation involves a tort, a crime or both a tort
and a crime, and discuss the likely outcome of the situation.
(a) Alf, a gas fitter, was installing a new boiler in Bridget’s house. It was nearly lunchtime and Alf
decided to go for lunch leaving a partly-sealed gas pipe which was slowly leaking gas. Alf thought
it would be safe because Bridget had gone shopping. Shortly after Alf had left the house, Bridget
returned, switched on the hall light and was killed in the gas explosion which followed. (4 marks)
(b) Catherine and Della worked in the same office. Catherine knew that Della had been going out with
Finlay, the managing director’s son, and she was jealous because she also fancied Finlay. Catherine
spoke to Finlay and told him that she thought Della had been stealing from the cash box. She then
sent an internal e-mail to Finlay in which she accused Della of theft. Catherine’s allegations about
Della were not true. (4 marks)
(c) Gavin illegally entered Howard’s house at night, took some cash and jewellery and then went to
leave. Howard heard a noise, came running downstairs with a shotgun and fired at Gavin as he was
running across the lawn. Gavin was hit in the back of the leg and injured. (4 marks)

2007-02-19 13:09:04 · 3 answers · asked by ashik u 1

2007-02-19 13:08:25 · 1 answers · asked by kamau 1

2007-02-19 13:03:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

please tell me what happens if this act is broken.

Is it true that you can sue the offending party for up to £5000.00?

2007-02-19 12:59:21 · 2 answers · asked by Rebz 5

i hav a paper due on the freedom of religion does any one know where or which admendment that is talked about in , in the consititution of the united states.

2007-02-19 12:56:35 · 2 answers · asked by degrassi_27 2

If an employee has been off work suffering from mental health problems for more than six months, what is his entitlement a propos Duty of Care from employers? The employers have made no contact with him whatsoever to establish progress, wellbeing etc. Is he covered by the Disability Act?

2007-02-19 12:55:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

my mom is in the N H. if I had POA would I be responsible for her bills?

2007-02-19 12:54:59 · 2 answers · asked by born again 3

2007-02-19 12:53:11 · 7 answers · asked by answer man 3

just wondering.lol.

2007-02-19 12:52:14 · 6 answers · asked by Bill I 2

2007-02-19 12:50:37 · 4 answers · asked by ladybugjan 3

You may be in for a surprise when you click the link below.

http://midtopia.blogspot.com/2006/03/aclu-and-religious-liberty.html

2007-02-19 12:49:42 · 7 answers · asked by bob h 5

I was pulling into a space, and a guy standing next to the space was waving me in. I didn't think I could make it in because of the car next to me, but the guy kept waving me to pull forward. I rolled down the window and the guy said I had plenty of room. So I pulled forward and nailed the door of the BMW next to me. After I hit the car I backed up and the guy said "Well, I guess you won't make it after all, ha ha ha." and got into an old beat-up pickup truck near the mall. I pulled into a space on the other side and got out to look at the damage. There was a huge crease in the door with a bunch of paint gone from across the door and fender. When the lady came out she asked me what happened. I told her that the guy in the pickup truck hit it. While she was walking over to him I drove away. Isn't the guy in the truck at fault?

2007-02-19 12:47:55 · 15 answers · asked by jc20155 4

If both parents agree, can the kid go over to see the other parent @ whatever time convienent for parents and kid?

Does there always have to be a strict visitation scheduel??

2007-02-19 12:43:55 · 2 answers · asked by ♥Charming's Princess♥ 3

its not helping and i am too stressed out, they cant wait till i get paid

2007-02-19 12:33:26 · 11 answers · asked by smoothopr_2 4

Ater a domestic problem, My fiance's mother came to my home where only I live, and helped her recover some property. In the process she took something that belonged to me and turned it into police. Isn't that stealing?

2007-02-19 12:20:25 · 14 answers · asked by Josh S 1

Just a quick example. Working stiff, buddy wants to paint and do small plumbing jobs for a slum-lord in town. Just handy-man work. Basic stuff. Slum-lord, won't put him on the payroll because the guy is not licensed, certified, and or carry workmans comp insurance. C,mon, it freaking painting and clean-up work... Well, look around at all the guys, collecting SSI nowadays. Heres your reason: LAWYERS and LEGALITIES! No common sense in law!

2007-02-19 12:15:16 · 5 answers · asked by Peter W 1

I have a question for my homework that I just can't seem to figure out. If anyone could help me answer it I would really appreciate it.

Question:

Judge Jones is hearing a motion to order release of substance abuse records pursuant to a subpoena. The hearing...

A. Must be in open court because the records were subpoenaed.
B. May be in open court at the discretion of the judge.
C. Must be heard in chambers and sealed from public scrutiny.
D. May be heard in chambers if the motion so requested.

This is for my lesson on Confidentiality of Health Information. If anyone could tell me which it should be, and why, I would really really appreciate the help and explanation. Thanks in advance!!!

2007-02-19 12:10:03 · 1 answers · asked by Me 1

Information about a law proposed in Maryland (from the Baltimore Sun):

"Under Jewish law, a man must grant his wife a divorce degree, or get, to end a marriage. Without it, a Jewish woman is unable to remarry within the faith...If passed, the measure - up for hearings this week in House and Senate committees in Annapolis - would require those filing for divorce or not contesting one to also file an affidavit stating that they had removed all religious barriers to remarriage within their power."

Is this a violation of the separation between church and state? Is this a good idea?

What do you think of this proposed law in Maryland?


http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-md.divorce19feb19,0,6041129.story?page=1&coll=bal-local-headlines

2007-02-19 12:09:22 · 5 answers · asked by timm1776 5

Should there be free lawyers for criminals?

2007-02-19 12:09:05 · 7 answers · asked by cami3194 3

I've heard some 18 year olds protesting that they cant drink but they are old enough for war. And i wonder how many 18 year olds die to alcohol as apposed to how many 18 year olds die in war.
I dont know how anyone can know this, but its worth a try.

2007-02-19 12:06:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-19 12:04:43 · 4 answers · asked by kolton c 1

People are living longer, and yet pensions are being reduced, standards of care for the elderly in residential homes are poor, and the over 60's are one of the most vulnerable groups in society and also one the most ignored and abused. Maybe we have 30, 40 or 50 years before we reach that age, but shouldn't we start now to make sure that in our latter years, we have a decent standard of life? After all, the powers that be have already secured their future, its the working Man and Woman that's at risk (like always) and to get "them" to do anything that benefits us has always been a long hard struggle. Don't we as the younger generation need to start fighting now to safeguard our future, and also make sure that our children have a good life when they get old?

2007-02-19 12:01:05 · 14 answers · asked by tekbot1970 2

Is there a reason why they would call someone that does not know anything?

2007-02-19 11:59:17 · 14 answers · asked by jimlhope 1

2007-02-19 11:59:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-19 11:58:43 · 1 answers · asked by bitts 1

I've heard that you can get a Driver's licence at 16. But I don't know if it's true. I live in Texas and if its not at sixteen then at what age is it? I need details. Or even if you have a web page I would appreciate that also. And how much are you charged? and do you have to attend to a driving school?
Please answer my question and try to make it the best so you can be the best answer. thanks for your coperation.

2007-02-19 11:54:09 · 5 answers · asked by Alberto B 2

My grandmother is in a nursing home and has been declared mentally incapacitated. My aunt had control of her money and has lost it and was told she had to become a conservator to regain control. My aunt wants to take her out of the nursing home but the rest of the family wants to keep her in because she has broken her hip twice and needs 24 hour care.With her being incapacitated, does the nursing home have power over her staying there or will my aunt be able to take her out when she becomes conservator. Or will she just have power over her finances? Not sure at all how this works.

2007-02-19 11:49:57 · 3 answers · asked by Angela F 5

Selling the parts is much less a sin than the actual abortion, so why not?

2007-02-19 11:38:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

An enraged Iranian immigrant used a 3-pound hammer to beat his wife, sister-in-law and mother-in-law to death and then stabbed them repeatedly because he felt "disrespected," police said Monday.

After the attack, Daryoush Ebrahimi, 55, also struck himself several times in the head with the same maul hammer he used to bludgeon his relatives, said Chicago Police Cmdr. Thomas Byrne.

"It was a very difficult scene, and that would be indicative of that type of anger," Byrne said of the two apartments where the bodies were found on the city's far North Side.

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Police also found cell phone video messages and a letter that Ebrahimi left at one of the apartments, Byrne said. The FBI is helping translate the messages and letter, which are in Farsi.

"Right now I wouldn't say it's a suicide note ... but it's more about, again, how he feels disrespected, and that's pretty much a reocurring theme in the note," Byrne said.

2007-02-19 11:37:25 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4

An enraged Iranian immigrant used a 3-pound hammer to beat his wife, sister-in-law and mother-in-law to death and then stabbed them repeatedly because he felt "disrespected," police said Monday.

After the attack, Daryoush Ebrahimi, 55, also struck himself several times in the head with the same maul hammer he used to bludgeon his relatives, said Chicago Police Cmdr. Thomas Byrne.

"It was a very difficult scene, and that would be indicative of that type of anger," Byrne said of the two apartments where the bodies were found on the city's far North Side.

Click here for FOXNews.com's Crime center.

Police also found cell phone video messages and a letter that Ebrahimi left at one of the apartments, Byrne said. The FBI is helping translate the messages and letter, which are in Farsi.

"Right now I wouldn't say it's a suicide note ... but it's more about, again, how he feels disrespected, and that's pretty much a reocurring theme in the note," Byrne said.

2007-02-19 11:36:31 · 3 answers · asked by ? 4