problem 1: Describe the meaning and operation of communal justice in early Britain (pre 1066).
problem 2: Describe the difference between the common law and statute law, outlining the origins of each system.
problem 3: In brief describe when and why equity developed in England. What is meant by the term equitable maxims?
problem 4: Describe, by using exs, the tort of defamation and the differences between libel and slander.
problem 5: Outline the historical development of the present-day jury. What is its role nowadays?
problem 6: Outline the different jurisdictions of the Superior Courts of Common Law, which developed out of the Curia Regis in the twelfth century.
problem 7: Describe the historical development of the tort of nuisance, giving illustrations of its use nowadays.
problem 8: What is meant by the term quasi-contract? Give illustrations of its present-day relevance.