6N4045 Irish Legal System Assignment Questions: Analysis of Courts, Contract Law & Law of Torts

6N4045 Guidelines:

Your Assignment is to produce 1,500 words (minimum) on what these questions concern, showing knowledge of different areas of the Irish Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Torts. Candidates are to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes.

Evidence will include:

• an application of the main legal principles.
• relevant examples or case law.
• an evaluation of the impact of the law on individuals and/or businesses.

Question 1

(Total: 10 Marks)

(a) Explain the following features of the Irish court system:

• Jurisdiction of the courts
• The trial process
• Doctrine of precedent
• Law of evidence

(5 Marks)

(b) Discuss the history of Irish and EU Law.

(5 Marks)

Question 2

(Total: 10 Marks)

(a) Examine the origins of contract law in case law. Describe the role of judges in developing judicial precedent.

(5 Marks)

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(a) Explain the following features of contract law, including relevant case law to support your answer:

(b) Explain the following features of contract law, including relevant case law to support your answer:

• Formation
• Capacity
• Performance
• Breach
• Discharge
  (5 Marks)

Question 3

Examine the following areas of the law of tort:

• Nature of tortious liability
• Negligence
• Economic torts
• Vicarious liability
• Defamation
• Trespass
• Remedies
• Defences
• Sources of monetary compensation
• Role of the criminal justice system regarding tortious acts

Marks Will be Given for the Following:

• Relevant Information Appropriately Presented (6 Marks)
• Understanding and Knowledge of the Topic Demonstrated (6 Marks)
• Legal Principles Appropriately Applied (6 Marks)
• Relevant case law and/or examples included (6 Marks)
• Comprehensive Evaluation of the Topic (6 Marks)