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What was the original idea behind the practice of courtroom wigs?

asked Feb 19, 2023 at 23:23

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Are there any laws against either excessively loud motorcycles or riding such motorcycles inconsiderately in residential areas at night?

asked Mar 24, 2023 at 0:41

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What offence if any is committed by guessing a combination entry lock on a door?

asked Apr 21, 2023 at 16:31

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What is the status (and value) of the day’s unsold newspapers being put out for collection by the paper boy?

asked Jan 4, 2024 at 23:06

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By what provisions are foreign students not allowed to work as deliveroo drivers?

asked Oct 10, 2023 at 9:09

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How often do people who make complaints that lead to acquittals face repercussions for making false complaints?

asked Jan 23, 2023 at 10:54

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Do courts generally run at a loss, run at a profit, or generally break even?

asked Jan 28, 2023 at 21:36

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Is there anything to stop a private business from barring a previous customer who takes a civil action against it?

asked Jan 8, 2023 at 13:35

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Can a previously binding precedent be overturned based on its rationale being outdated?

asked Jun 28, 2023 at 12:59

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Is it an offence to disregard a no-contact court order when the other person is extremely complicit?

asked Jan 2, 2024 at 15:19

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Is it legal to sign a “contract” like that of Colleen Stan to voluntarily bond oneself into slavery?

asked Oct 9, 2023 at 23:12

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Does discrimination law apply to prostitutes?

asked Jan 14, 2024 at 19:45

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Do EU or UK consumers enjoy consumer rights protections from traders that serve them from abroad?

asked Apr 16, 2023 at 20:56

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When lords were tried by the House of Lords, where could they appeal to?

asked May 18, 2023 at 22:41

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Does a purely accidental act preclude civil liability for its resulting damages?

asked Mar 16, 2023 at 15:58

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Bellowing helicopters in the sky: insight and recourse

asked Jan 15, 2023 at 14:52

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Why is a lawsuit a "suit"?

asked Feb 16, 2023 at 18:40

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How was the court in Abingdon RDC v O'Gorman (1968 EWCA Civ) aware of Thornton v Cruther & ors (1769)?

asked Mar 9, 2023 at 23:26

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Is sitting in a shop and reading an entire newspaper an intellectual property violation?

asked Jan 5, 2024 at 0:38

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Why is theft triable either way?

asked Jan 1, 2024 at 15:38

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What provision commonly allows police to enter one’s home following one’s arrest to search for stolen property?

asked Dec 7, 2023 at 3:25

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Legal implication of shutting another’s windows from the outside

asked Oct 4, 2023 at 13:41

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In what way are Jewish settlements illegal?

asked Oct 31, 2023 at 18:36

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Is cross examination strictly confined to the subjects that the original examination pertained to, or can the opposing party make their own points?

asked Mar 14, 2023 at 2:00

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Is it possible for a court to adjust damages awards upward beyond what is asked for?

asked Apr 14, 2023 at 13:52

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Why did US v. Assange skip the court of appeal?

asked Apr 30, 2023 at 13:03

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In a civil trial, can a party “call” its opponent’s witnesses in making its case?

asked Mar 12, 2023 at 22:03

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How did the “American rule” as to legal costs originate?

asked Mar 2, 2023 at 21:10

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How is compensation for defendants against whom charges are dismissed called and calculated?

asked Oct 9, 2023 at 23:15

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What is the principle of “finders keepers until the owner claims” called?

asked Nov 28, 2023 at 19:47

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What was the original idea behind the practice of courtroom wigs?

Are there any laws against either excessively loud motorcycles or riding such motorcycles inconsiderately in residential areas at night?

What offence if any is committed by guessing a combination entry lock on a door?

What is the status (and value) of the day’s unsold newspapers being put out for collection by the paper boy?

By what provisions are foreign students not allowed to work as deliveroo drivers?

How often do people who make complaints that lead to acquittals face repercussions for making false complaints?

Do courts generally run at a loss, run at a profit, or generally break even?

Is there anything to stop a private business from barring a previous customer who takes a civil action against it?

Can a previously binding precedent be overturned based on its rationale being outdated?

Is it an offence to disregard a no-contact court order when the other person is extremely complicit?

Is it legal to sign a “contract” like that of Colleen Stan to voluntarily bond oneself into slavery?

Does discrimination law apply to prostitutes?

Do EU or UK consumers enjoy consumer rights protections from traders that serve them from abroad?

When lords were tried by the House of Lords, where could they appeal to?

Does a purely accidental act preclude civil liability for its resulting damages?

Bellowing helicopters in the sky: insight and recourse

Why is a lawsuit a "suit"?

How was the court in Abingdon RDC v O'Gorman (1968 EWCA Civ) aware of Thornton v Cruther & ors (1769)?

Is sitting in a shop and reading an entire newspaper an intellectual property violation?

Why is theft triable either way?

What provision commonly allows police to enter one’s home following one’s arrest to search for stolen property?

Legal implication of shutting another’s windows from the outside

In what way are Jewish settlements illegal?

Is cross examination strictly confined to the subjects that the original examination pertained to, or can the opposing party make their own points?

Is it possible for a court to adjust damages awards upward beyond what is asked for?

Why did US v. Assange skip the court of appeal?

In a civil trial, can a party “call” its opponent’s witnesses in making its case?

How did the “American rule” as to legal costs originate?

How is compensation for defendants against whom charges are dismissed called and calculated?

What is the principle of “finders keepers until the owner claims” called?