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Legal Terms - defective equipment
An employer’s duty to provide his employees with a safe system of work, so far as is reasonably practicable, includes the provision and maintenance of safe tools and equipment (including materials) for the job. The employer is liable to an employee injured by a defect in the equipment he provides, even if the defect was due to the fault
of some third party, such as the manufacturer of the equipment. This area is heavily regulated by European directives, resulting in, for example, the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, and the Work at Height Regulations
2005
An employer’s duty to provide his employees with a safe system of work, so far as is reasonably practicable, includes the provision and maintenance of safe tools and equipment (including materials) for the job. The employer is liable to an employee injured by a defect in the equipment he provides, even if the defect was due to the fault
of some third party, such as the manufacturer of the equipment. This area is heavily regulated by European directives, resulting in, for example, the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 2002, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, and the Work at Height Regulations
2005
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Legal Terms - defective premises
Liability for defects in the construction of buildings can arise both at common law, in contract and tort, and by statute. In addition to any liability they may incur for breach of contract, builders, architects, surveyors, etc., are liable in tort on ordinary principles for *negligence and may also be in breach of statutory duties; for example, the duty imposed by the Defective Premises Act 1972, in respect of work connected with the provision of a dwelling, to see that the dwelling will be fit for habitation. A landlord who is responsible for repairs, or who has reserved the right to enter and carry out repairs, may be liable for damage caused by failure to repair not only to his tenants, but also to third parties who could be expected to be affected by the defects. For the liability of
occupiers of premises.
Liability for defects in the construction of buildings can arise both at common law, in contract and tort, and by statute. In addition to any liability they may incur for breach of contract, builders, architects, surveyors, etc., are liable in tort on ordinary principles for *negligence and may also be in breach of statutory duties; for example, the duty imposed by the Defective Premises Act 1972, in respect of work connected with the provision of a dwelling, to see that the dwelling will be fit for habitation. A landlord who is responsible for repairs, or who has reserved the right to enter and carry out repairs, may be liable for damage caused by failure to repair not only to his tenants, but also to third parties who could be expected to be affected by the defects. For the liability of
occupiers of premises.
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Legal Terms - defectum sanguinis, or blood failure
Absence of a successor.
Absence of a successor.
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Legal Terms – defence
1. In civil proceedings, the response by a defendant to service of a claim. The defendant is required to reply after being served with a claim form or particulars of claim. Part 12 of the *Civil Procedure Rules may be used to enter judgment in default against him if he does not submit a defense. Generally speaking, a defense must be submitted within 14 days of the claim being served. Part 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows the defendant to file a *acknowledgment of service in order to receive an additional 14 days of extension. 2. An issue of law or fact that, if decided in favor of the defendant, will release him entirely or partially from liability in civil and criminal proceedings.
1. In civil proceedings, the response by a defendant to service of a claim. The defendant is required to reply after being served with a claim form or particulars of claim. Part 12 of the *Civil Procedure Rules may be used to enter judgment in default against him if he does not submit a defense. Generally speaking, a defense must be submitted within 14 days of the claim being served. Part 10 of the Civil Procedure Rules allows the defendant to file a *acknowledgment of service in order to receive an additional 14 days of extension. 2. An issue of law or fact that, if decided in favor of the defendant, will release him entirely or partially from liability in civil and criminal proceedings.
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Legal Terms - defence statement
a written declaration in criminal proceedings that briefly describes the accused's defense. The conditions outlined in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act of 1996 must be met by a defense statement. It should outline the accused's intended defenses, the factual points of contention with the prosecution, the rationale behind those contentions, and any legal positions he may want to take (including those pertaining to the admissibility of the evidence). Details about any *alibi, including information on any alibi witness, must be included in a defense statement. In the event that the accused presents a defense during the trial that differs from the one outlined in the defence statement, the jury or the court may make any reasonable deductions when determining whether the accused is guilty of the relevant offense. In cases before the Crown Court, after the prosecution has given preliminary disclosure, the accused is required to serve a defense statement. During the magistrates court hearings, the accused has the option to provide a defense statement.
a written declaration in criminal proceedings that briefly describes the accused's defense. The conditions outlined in the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act of 1996 must be met by a defense statement. It should outline the accused's intended defenses, the factual points of contention with the prosecution, the rationale behind those contentions, and any legal positions he may want to take (including those pertaining to the admissibility of the evidence). Details about any *alibi, including information on any alibi witness, must be included in a defense statement. In the event that the accused presents a defense during the trial that differs from the one outlined in the defence statement, the jury or the court may make any reasonable deductions when determining whether the accused is guilty of the relevant offense. In cases before the Crown Court, after the prosecution has given preliminary disclosure, the accused is required to serve a defense statement. During the magistrates court hearings, the accused has the option to provide a defense statement.
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Legal Terms - defendant
A person against whom court proceedings are brought.
A person against whom court proceedings are brought.
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Legal Terms -deferred debt
A debt that, according to statute, cannot be paid in bankruptcy proceedings until all other debts have been paid in full
A debt that, according to statute, cannot be paid in bankruptcy proceedings until all other debts have been paid in full
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Legal Terms -deferred sentence
a sentence that is decided after a waiting time of up to six months, during which the court will be able to evaluate whether the defendant's actions or circumstances have changed since his conviction.
a sentence that is decided after a waiting time of up to six months, during which the court will be able to evaluate whether the defendant's actions or circumstances have changed since his conviction.
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Legal Terms - deed poll
A*deed* in which only one side participates, like in the case of a *name change.
A*deed* in which only one side participates, like in the case of a *name change.
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Legal Terms – deemed
adj. Assumed. To remove any question or as a practical way to draft shorthand, certain words or phrases that would not normally be regarded in this way are given an artificial construction in certain documents (especially statutes).
adj. Assumed. To remove any question or as a practical way to draft shorthand, certain words or phrases that would not normally be regarded in this way are given an artificial construction in certain documents (especially statutes).
