QUESTION:

In the first few class periods, we talked about both the purposes of law and different schools of thought on ethics. For each of the following legal principles please discuss how the provided ethical school or purpose of law justifies that principle.

(a) That only omissions where a specific duty applies can be considered a voluntary act for criminal punishment follows Deontology.

(b) That strict liability actions (both criminal and civil) do not require intent to be penalized follows Absolutism.

(c) That a contract entered into by a minor can be voided by the minor but not the other party follows Protection of the Vulnerable.

(d) That sexual intercourse cannot be consideration for a contract follows Natural Law.

(e) That criminal courts have the right to make sentencing rulings which might differ from established legal standards follows Legal Realism

(f) Medical malpractice tort reform limiting damages so that medical care is more affordable follows Utilitarianism.