Archive for the 'Law & Ethics' Category

What law states that if a contractor has performed work on a property that they are entitled to payment?

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

jarrod j asked: There is a law that states that even though a contractor does not have a contract in hand that if he has done work to improve a property that he is entitled to payment. What is the name of that law?

What is the craziest law you have heard of that still applies?

Monday, December 15th, 2008

RX asked: In Costa Rica there is a law that if you steal something under $400 US there is no jail time.People are robbed left and right and the cops can care less.And YES - is a law.What is the craziest law you have heard of?

What is the difference between common law systems and civil law systems?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

7465610026 asked: The difference between common law systems and civil law systems seems a little fuzzy to me. The United States is considered to be purely a common law system, but aren’t our codified Constitution and the United States Code, in addition to binding judicial precedent, more indicative of a combined common/civil law system? [...]

What law requires you to report the finding of a dead body to the police?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Fieyr asked: Well I just asked another question on whether it’s against the law to not report a body you found to the police. Therefore my next question, since so many people think there is such a law, what law is it? Specifically.

What Constititional law is often overlooked that would have a positive impact on everyday citizen’s lives?

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Bakari C asked: What Constititional law is often overlooked that would have a positive impact on everyday citizen’s lives if it were properly enforced?
How many Constitional laws are not enforced?
What are they?
What would the effects be if they were enforced?