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Modes of Acquisition of Ownership

In this article, we shall study the subject matter of ownership and the modes of acquisition of ownership. The Subject Matter of Ownership: The main subject-matter of ownership consists of a material object, such as land and chattels. But ownership is by no means limited to things of this category. A man’s wealth1 may consist […]

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Characteristics of Ownership

In the previous article, we have studied the meaning of the term “ownership”. In this article, we shall study the characteristics of ownership. According to Salmond, ownership denotes a relation between a person and an object forming the subject-matter of his ownership. It consists of complex of rights, all of which are rights in rem, […]

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Jurisprudence

Introduction to Ownership

The concept of ownership is one of the fundamental juristic concepts common to all systems of law. The concept of ownership seems to have come into being when the society changed from nomadic to agricultural. Roman Law: In Roman law possession and ownership were recognized as two separate and distinct conceptions. In Roman law, a […]

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Jurisprudence

Difference Between Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution

Types of Administration of Justice: Difference Between Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution: Parties in Litigation: When Applicable: Goals of Litigation: Matter Under Discussion: Payment to Lawyer: The Burden of Proof: Constitutional Protection:

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Administration of Criminal Justice

Administration of Criminal Justice: Administration of justice is the maintenance of right within a political community by means of the physical force of the State. Without the administration of justice, a person would be inclined to redress his wrongs by his own hands, which is certainly not desirable. The Need for Administration of Criminal Justice: A man by nature […]