Professional Responsibility Law

(Mini Essay Question)

"The Business of law and law as a business".

Comment on the above, using specific examples from class discussions during this lecture, including any personal views you may have.

ANSWER: XXX

Real Estate Law

(Please explain )

Why is it important for a conveyancing law firm to obtain a written payout statement from a lawyer (2 marks), including one example of how fraudsters can cause harm (2 marks)?

ANSWER: XXX

General Civil Litigation

(Please explain Q)

An Affidavit contains the following

"IaminformedbyMr.RossthatMs.ZanetoldhimthatthecourierdeliveryonApril30th, 2001 was two hours late."

Discuss the use of this paragraph to prove the truth of the late delivery?

ANSWER: XXX

Ms. Paulsen isemployedasaparalegal byLawyer, Mr. Harvie.Mr. Harvie isasolepractitionerspecializinginlitigation. Heisoftenoutoftheoffice incourt.Mr. HarviehasauthorizedMs. Paulsentosignallherroutineoutgoingmail withherusualsignature,followedbyhertypednameand"Harvie Specterand Co." Sheisnottogiveany"legaladvice".

AdviseMs. Paulsen and Mr. Harvieoftworeasons why this policy is a problem.

ANSWER: XXX