Socially Constituted and Socially Defined Law An argument against the idea of Natural Law The idea of natural law has been long debated in the subject of jurisprudence. ... They believe that law is socially defined and socially agreed upon; therefore natural law does not exist. ... Without a contracted, written understanding of law and its consequences, there is no reason for people to follow rules or be civil. ... This is a socially defined system of lawmaking. ... Laws are socially constructed and socially defined. ...

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Although it is not written or verbalized, this could be considered a contract. Without the law, a contract would not be binding or valid. ... It helps us to consistently base our decisions on the patterns of social morality that we see within society. ...

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Because of the absence of social security women are not allowed to take maternity leave or pay if they return to work after birth. The factories do not give regular employment contracts, to avoid social responsibilities. ... The temporary contract will be renewed continuously. ... The idea to check, that each step of the social and environmental performance done in the factories of their supply chain is correct. ... Fashion brands need to take responsibility for its factories and develop higher standards for safety and health, as well as contracts. ...

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Section 3 AJA 1999 provides the LSC with sufficient jurisdiction to undertake inquiries, to make contracts, loans and investments, and accordingly advise the Lord Chancellor. ... It is founded in the similar way as the CLS, by the issue of franchise contracts, grants or loans or through the establishing and maintaining of advice and assistance bodies. ... Although there are salaried defenders (known as Public Defenders) working for the CDS, a defendant may chose an independent lawyer, but only from those firms which have secured a contract with the LSC. ... Carter's fundamental proposal i...

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Sergeant at the Law The Sergeant at the Law was a person of wisdom and knew the law extremely well. He "knew of every judgment, case and crime recorded, ever since King William's time. He could dictate defenses or draft deeds," He was obviously hardworking and wise, and gained a lot of respect. "...

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The lives of freedmen changed socially, economically, and politically during 1865-1896, because freedmen now had civil rights, sharecropping became popular in the South, and segregation occurred throughout the country. ... In the article, Sharecropping, it states, "In an effort to regulate their labor force confederate state legislatures soon passed restrictive legislation denying black legal equality and political rights, and requiring them to sign yearly labor contracts" (pg. 1). Lastly, Freedmen's lives changed socially due to segregation. ... This changed Freedmen's l...

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(B,C,D,G,H)As far as social standings goes, the man of law was a member of the middle class; which at that time was rapidly rising. With his profession being a lawyer, his responsibilities included acting as a judge and drawing up contracts. ... The lack of description could also suggest that there was nothing extravagant or out of the ordinary about this man; therefore, reiterating the fact of his social class. ...

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The courses that need to be taken when deciding to become a lawyer usually include English, history, economics, social sciences, logic, and public speaking (The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocation Guidance 386). ... They also have the ability to make wills, mortgages, and contracts for their clients (384). ... In civil law, attorneys assist clients with litigations, wills, trusts, contracts, mortgages, titles, and leases" (48). ...

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Private law deals with problems that relate to such things as the loaning of money, divorce, a contract, or an accidental harming of another individual. ... Justice is loosely defined as an end result that should achieve social happiness and create the best possible relationship between man and state however, no matter how the law is perceived justice is not in it. ...

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"Young people are forced to create their own "speakeasies" in secret locations where they, too, must gulp their alcohol in the absence of moderating social control." ... When people turn 18 they are responsible enough to vote, go to war, have kids, and enter into contracts, but not to drink. ...

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So the legal facts are determined by social facts alone with no relevance of moral facts. ... All law is grounded in social facts, which are descriptive not normative. ... So law becomes descriptive of the social state of the community. ... All rules need not impose obligations, there might be rules such as that relating to wills or contract which enable us to do something. ... No morality in law, based on social facts. 11. ...

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Hobbes and Locke provide the answers to this question in the form of a social contract. ... The constitution owes its legitimacy to the Declaration of Independence, which all but quotes Locke's views of the social contract. ...

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This Code, was based on social orders and classes. ... The most common of all penalties was a fine which was awarded by the Code for injuries to a slave, paid to his master, for damages to the property or breach of contract. ...

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