Asked by Sharee Posey on May 22, 2024

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Mary is suing Arthur because he breached a contract to sell her 2,000 tonnes of first-grade steel. There is no legislation that deals with the issue between them. The judge will make her decision based on the Common Law about this sort of issue.

Common Law

A body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts, as opposed to statutory laws enacted by legislative bodies.

  • Absorb the distinctions separating various forms of Canadian law, namely procedural, substantive, private, public, civil, and criminal law.
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Becky VelezMay 24, 2024
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In the absence of specific legislation covering the issue, the judge will rely on Common Law principles, which are based on precedent and judicial decisions from similar cases, to make a decision regarding the breach of contract.