Court Overruling Precedent Impact

Summary

When a court overrules a precedent, it changes the decision in a different case, and the new decision applies to future cases. Client confidentiality requires lawyers to disclose information only if instructed by the client or required by law. Defendants must challenge court jurisdiction within 28 days of receiving the claim form. In Male, defamation suits must be filed within 1 year. Common law is based on past court decisions and precedents. Civil law aims to resolve disputes between individuals. The state acts as the prosecutor in criminal law. If parties cannot agree on arbitrators, the Arbitration Centre appoints them. Extrinsic aids exclude the long title of the statute. Appeals against Tax Appeal Tribunal decisions must be filed within 90 days.

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What does the ethical obligation of Client Confidentiality require a lawyer to do? a. Share client information with family members if they ask b. Share client information with colleagues within their law firm without restriction c. Disclose client information only if instructed by the client or required by law d. Publicly announce the details of cases they are working on
The correct answer is:
c. Disclose client information only if instructed by the client or required by law
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What happens if a defendant wishes to challenge the court's jurisdiction over the case? a. The defendant can submit the challenge any time during the trial b. The defendant must submit the challenge after the court has issued its judgment c. The defendant must submit the challenge within 14 days after receiving the claim form d. The defendant must submit the challenge within 28 days of receiving the claim form
The correct answer is:
d. The defendant must submit the challenge within 28 days of receiving the claim form
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If a person is filing a civil suit related to defamation, within what period must the lawsuit be filed under the Civil Procedure Code? a. 12 months b. 3 months c. 6 years d. 1 year
The correct answer is:
d. 1 year
In Male, the limitation period for filing a civil suit related to defamation under the Civil Procedure Code is 1 year from the date of the defamatory statement.
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What does “common law” primarily mean in the context of legal systems? a. A set of religious rules applicable to the whole country b. Laws passed by Parliament c. A legal system based on past court decisions and precedents d. A legal system that originated in the Maldives
The correct answer is:
c. A legal system based on past court decisions and precedents
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What is the main objective of Civil Law? a. To ensure that government regulations are followed b. To resolve disputes between individuals and restore the harmed party c. To punish offenders for actions against the state d. To protect society from criminal behavior
The main objective of Civil Law is:
b. To resolve disputes between individuals and restore the harmed party.
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Which of the following best describes the role of the State in Criminal Law? a. The State enforces rights and duties between individuals b. The State is the prosecutor acting on behalf of the public c. The State only resolves disputes between individuals d. The State does not play a role in criminal matters
The correct answer is: b. The State is the prosecutor acting on behalf of the public.
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Who appoints the arbitrators if the parties cannot agree within 30 days? a. The parties themselves b. The Employment Tribunal c. The court d. The Arbitration Centre
Generally, if the parties cannot agree on the appointment of arbitrators within a specified period (such as 30 days), the Arbitration Centre typically steps in to appoint the arbitrators.
The correct answer is:
d. The Arbitration Centre
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a. Historical context of the law b. Parliamentary debates (Hansard) c. Previous Acts on the same topic d. The long title of the statute
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Extrinsic aids include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Historical context of the law b. Parliamentary debates (Hansard) c. Previous Acts on the same topic d. The long title of the statute
The correct answer is:
d. The long title of the statute
Extrinsic aids refer to external sources that help interpret the meaning of a statute, and the long title of the statute is considered an intrinsic aid.
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What is the maximum time allowed for an appeal against the decisions of the Tax Appeal Tribunal? a. 30 days b. 15 days c. 90 days d. 60 days
The correct answer is c. 90 days.
In Male, the maximum time allowed for an appeal against the decisions of the Tax Appeal Tribunal is 90 days from the date of the decision.
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