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Legal Terms - General Court
The primary appellate court for rulings made by the European Commission. The Court of First Instance was founded with the authority granted by the Single European Act 1986 and commenced operations in October 1989. Appeals from the court are directed to the European Court of Justice. The court was rebranded as the General Court pursuant to the Lisbon Treaty, which broadened its authority.
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Legal Terms – general defenses
Defenses under common law applicable to both common-law and statutory offenses. A defendant ought to be acquitted when the magistrates or jury had a reasonable doubt regarding his entitlement to a general defense. In contrast, special defenses are limited to specific offenses, typically originate from statutes, and generally impose an evidential burden on the defendant to demonstrate that their actions were reasonable.
Defenses under common law applicable to both common-law and statutory offenses. A defendant ought to be acquitted when the magistrates or jury had a reasonable doubt regarding his entitlement to a general defense. In contrast, special defenses are limited to specific offenses, typically originate from statutes, and generally impose an evidential burden on the defendant to demonstrate that their actions were reasonable.
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Legal Terms -General equitable Charge
A category of land charge, registrable under the Land Charges Act (see to registration of encumbrances), that impacts a legal estate in land but does neither originate from a trust nor is secured by the deposit of title deeds. region for general enhancement A primarily residential zone where a housing authority believes it should enhance or assist in enhancing living circumstances through the improvement of housing or amenities, or both.
A category of land charge, registrable under the Land Charges Act (see to registration of encumbrances), that impacts a legal estate in land but does neither originate from a trust nor is secured by the deposit of title deeds. region for general enhancement A primarily residential zone where a housing authority believes it should enhance or assist in enhancing living circumstances through the improvement of housing or amenities, or both.
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Legal Terms- general issue
A response in which all claims in the other party's pleading are refuted. It is no longer permissible in civil proceedings. Under Part 16 of the *Civil Procedure Rules, each allegation must be explicitly admitted or denied. In criminal proceedings, the defendant may assert the general issue by entering a plea of *not guilty.
A response in which all claims in the other party's pleading are refuted. It is no longer permissible in civil proceedings. Under Part 16 of the *Civil Procedure Rules, each allegation must be explicitly admitted or denied. In criminal proceedings, the defendant may assert the general issue by entering a plea of *not guilty.
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Legal Terms- General Power of Investment
A power established by the Trustee Act 2000, permitting a trustee to engage in any investment permissible if he were the absolute owner of the trust fund's assets. Previously, trustees were restricted to making specific *authorized investments. The trust instrument may explicitly exclude this broader general power of investing. Investment in land remains subject to some restrictions. The trustees, in exercising their general investment authority, must adhere to the Act's stipulations by evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed investment for the trust and the necessity for investment diversification, given the trust's specific circumstances. The Act mandates that trustees periodically assess investments using the same standard standards. Prior to making an investment, the trustee is required to acquire and evaluate adequate counsel, unless he reasonably deems it unnecessary or unsuitable to do so.
A power established by the Trustee Act 2000, permitting a trustee to engage in any investment permissible if he were the absolute owner of the trust fund's assets. Previously, trustees were restricted to making specific *authorized investments. The trust instrument may explicitly exclude this broader general power of investing. Investment in land remains subject to some restrictions. The trustees, in exercising their general investment authority, must adhere to the Act's stipulations by evaluating the appropriateness of the proposed investment for the trust and the necessity for investment diversification, given the trust's specific circumstances. The Act mandates that trustees periodically assess investments using the same standard standards. Prior to making an investment, the trustee is required to acquire and evaluate adequate counsel, unless he reasonably deems it unnecessary or unsuitable to do so.
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Legal Terms – General Principles of Law
Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice mandates the Court to prioritize (1) treaties and (2) customary international law as its sources. Nonetheless, this provision also empowers the court to implement “the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations.” Therefore, if neither treaty nor custom is sufficient to address a difficult issue, one may turn to "general principles" as a supplementary source. The fundamental principles are widely acknowledged as the standards included in the municipal law of most nations. When a standard, such as the prohibition of judicial prejudice, attains sufficient prevalence, it may be acknowledged as a supplementary source of the substantive content of international law
Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice mandates the Court to prioritize (1) treaties and (2) customary international law as its sources. Nonetheless, this provision also empowers the court to implement “the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations.” Therefore, if neither treaty nor custom is sufficient to address a difficult issue, one may turn to "general principles" as a supplementary source. The fundamental principles are widely acknowledged as the standards included in the municipal law of most nations. When a standard, such as the prohibition of judicial prejudice, attains sufficient prevalence, it may be acknowledged as a supplementary source of the substantive content of international law
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Legal Terms - general safety requirements.
A safety criterion that consumer products must adhere to in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the General Product Safety Regulations 1994. The products must be reasonably safe considering all relevant factors, such as their marketing methods, including any usage instructions or warnings; adherence to established safety standards for similar products; and the feasibility of implementing additional safety measures. Suppliers of consumer goods who do not comply with safety regulations commit an offense.
A safety criterion that consumer products must adhere to in compliance with the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and the General Product Safety Regulations 1994. The products must be reasonably safe considering all relevant factors, such as their marketing methods, including any usage instructions or warnings; adherence to established safety standards for similar products; and the feasibility of implementing additional safety measures. Suppliers of consumer goods who do not comply with safety regulations commit an offense.
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Legal Terms – General Verdicts
1. (in a civil action) A *verdict that is wholly in favor of one party or the other. 2. (in a criminal case) A verdict of either *guilty or *not guilty. Contrast the special verdict.
1. (in a civil action) A *verdict that is wholly in favor of one party or the other. 2. (in a criminal case) A verdict of either *guilty or *not guilty. Contrast the special verdict.
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Legal Terms - general warrant
An arrest warrant that lacks identification or description of the individual to be apprehended, or a search warrant that fails to delineate the premises to be searched or the items sought. Such warrants are typically unlawful, although they may occasionally be explicitly sanctioned by statute (see to power of search). An anyone apprehended under an unlawful general warrant may seek compensation for false incarceration. Occasionally, Parliament confers a general authority to arrest during the execution of a search warrant, as exemplified by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963.
An arrest warrant that lacks identification or description of the individual to be apprehended, or a search warrant that fails to delineate the premises to be searched or the items sought. Such warrants are typically unlawful, although they may occasionally be explicitly sanctioned by statute (see to power of search). An anyone apprehended under an unlawful general warrant may seek compensation for false incarceration. Occasionally, Parliament confers a general authority to arrest during the execution of a search warrant, as exemplified by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963.
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Legal Terms – General Meeting
According to the Companies Act 2006, a meeting of company members that is not an annual general meeting. This assembly was previously referred to as an extraordinary general meeting. The Companies Act mandates that sufficient notice be provided for a general meeting, either in physical format, electronic format, or via a website (s 308–09). A private firm is not required to conduct a general meeting. Section 303 of the Act permits 10% of members of a private business to summon a general meeting, or 5% if more than 12 months have passed since the last general meeting. Under the 2006 Act, numerous decisions that formerly required a general meeting of a private business can now be executed via written resolution.
According to the Companies Act 2006, a meeting of company members that is not an annual general meeting. This assembly was previously referred to as an extraordinary general meeting. The Companies Act mandates that sufficient notice be provided for a general meeting, either in physical format, electronic format, or via a website (s 308–09). A private firm is not required to conduct a general meeting. Section 303 of the Act permits 10% of members of a private business to summon a general meeting, or 5% if more than 12 months have passed since the last general meeting. Under the 2006 Act, numerous decisions that formerly required a general meeting of a private business can now be executed via written resolution.
