Topic 1 – Introduction to the Law and Its Sources

General
Introduction Write a brief summary here, to give you an idea of what
this is about, from your lecture notes and readings.
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Relevant Sections If relevant state the relevant section/s of the Crimes Act
here. Summarise into key elements.
Note there will be relevant sections for specific offences
found later in the subject guide such as property offences.

Case Merritt v Merritt [1970] 2 All ER 760 (this case is in bold

and underlined to note it is key case
Facts Briefly write out enough of the facts to jog your memory.
No more than a couple of lines.
Issue What was the key issue in this case? One line.
Law What is the key principle or test this case is the authority
for? No more than a couple of lines, max a paragraph
Outcome What was the outcome? One line.
Case Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking [1971] 2 QB 163
Facts What were the key facts?
Issue What was the relevant issue?

Law What is the relevant law (ratio). Ie what is this case the
authority for?
Outcome What was the outcome of the case? Did Thornton win?