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Papers On Historic Trials
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The Trial of John Hinckley Jr.
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A 4 page paper which examines the case of John Hinckley Jr. as it relates to the notion of justice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAhinkj.rtf
Paper Title: The Trial of John Hinckley Jr.
The Trial Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
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This 8 page paper considers the coverage of the trial of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and the subsequent news stories that have outlined his life. This paper suggests that different perspectives can be viewed in the reports in the mainstream press and in African-American press outlets. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: MHhurric.wps
Paper Title: The Trial Rubin "Hurricane" Carter
Theories of the function of the judiciary
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A 17 page paper which considers the different interpretations of the structure and functions of the judiciary which have been developed over the years in Western culture, including the doctrine of natural law, legal positivism and the relationship between legislation and moral values. Bibliography lists 11 sources
Filename: JLjudges.rtf
Paper Title: Theories of the function of the judiciary
Tort Law in Racial Cases
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A 4 page paper discussing the progress of racial equality over the past century as it applies to tort law. Beginning with Justice Harlan’s dissent in the 1896 case of Plessy v. Ferguson and continuing to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the paper discusses the ineffectiveness of tort law before the mid-1960s. America still has not achieved full equality, but the tort possibilities introduced with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have provided a means by which it can continue to be promoted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSlawTortRace.rtf
Paper Title: Tort Law in Racial Cases
Tort Law; Donoghue v Stevenson (1932)
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This 5 page paper considers the precedent setting case of Donoghue v Stevenson in English law, and the way that it established the principle of a duty of care under tort law. The paper looks at the case and discusses the implications, including references to Ross v Caunters and the Hedley Byrne principle. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEdonstv.wps
Paper Title: Tort Law; Donoghue v Stevenson (1932)
UK Company Law; Re Brazilian Rubber Plantation and Estates Ltd [1911] 1 Ch 425
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This 5 page paper considers this land mark case, the principles it set in common law and how this may be interpreted in relationship to modern company law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEbrazrb.rtf
Paper Title: UK Company Law; Re Brazilian Rubber Plantation and Estates Ltd [1911] 1 Ch 425
Was The Trial Of The Rosenbergs Fair And Just
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A 4 page paper. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for selling secrets to the Russian government. This paper reports some of the aspects of their trial and comments on why their trial was neither fair nor just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGrosnb.rtf
Paper Title: Was The Trial Of The Rosenbergs Fair And Just
Watch "People v. Larry Flynt" in Media Law
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(5 pp) "If the First Amendment will protect a
scumbag like me, then it will protect all of you.
Because I'm the worst." Shocking? Perverted?
Or - just the every day words of porno king and
owner, of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flynt? Are we
to believe that the "worst" has brought new meaning
to the "First?" Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: BBflynt.doc
Paper Title: Watch "People v. Larry Flynt" in Media Law
WISCONSIN VS. YODER: A QUESTION OF RIGHTS
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This 3-page paper discusses the case of the Amish family versus the state of Wisconsin's compulsory education laws. The paper discusses the basis of the case, the arguments and the effect of the decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTwisyod.rtf
Paper Title: WISCONSIN VS. YODER: A QUESTION OF RIGHTS
Witches on Rye: A new look at the trials of 1692.
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(5 pp) It is doubtful that the reasons behind the
Salem Witch Trials of 1692 can tidily be bundled
up in one relative cause. However one influence,
that has only recently been suggested is" ergot
poisoning," a fungal mutation present on rye grain
during certain climatic and land conditions.
This paper will examine that as a possible
influence on the participants behaviors.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBsalemT.doc
Paper Title: Witches on Rye: A new look at the trials of 1692.
“Brown v. Board of Education: A Brief History with Documents”
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A 2 1/2 page
paper which reports on Waldo E. Martin Jr.’s “Brown v. Board of Education A Brief
History with Documents.” No additional sources cited.
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Paper Title: “Brown v. Board of Education: A Brief History with Documents”