Theft Act..A Regular Dog's Breakfast?

So I have just finished the area on Theft pursuant to the Theft Act 1968 and of course I have been introduced to the controversy surrounding the definition of some of the key elements found in s 1(1) of the 1968 Act. After having dutifully read my cases, well the analysis of the cases, I have come to the conclusion that I need to read some journal articles dealing with the topic to gain a betetr insight. But oh, what a flurry of worries have I now opened because every Tom, Dick and Harry believes that he/she possesses the remedy for the deficiencies found in the act. One journal I read refer to the Act as "execrable", s 6 dealing with 'intention to permanently deprive' was cast off as 'regular dog's breakfast'.

"Regular dog's breakfast" is that a colloquial expression? I thought, wow, these critics are harsh. Hmm, if this saying has an established meaning in England, I would be delighted to hear it. For I, myself thought it to mean of such poor quality.

And so I am on to Fraud and I am ashamed to confess that I have not reviewed criminal damage but I have my finger on it, somewhat. So off to work I go until next time.

Criminal Damage and case reading

Just completed my subject guide on Criminal Damage and I would be proud of myself if I hadn't taken over 8 hours on the shortest topic in the guide. Maybe I am being too harsh on myself. But at least I finished in a day, right? I guess.

And I have discovered that I shall no longer read any cases, I shall read only analysis of cases as found on certain databases which I now consider my closest friends. This should be a difficult one since I love to read it all but time and yawns forbade me from continuing that dreadful pattern. It stems from my inability to prioritise cases and so each is as important as the next. But no more!

We shall see tomorrow when I put my head to the test by practicing to write an examination question on the topic. I shall keep you abreast. As is expected I am tired now and need some pep especially as I have a busy day tomorrow.

Exams are drawing closer, in fact, preliminary timetables are up. OOOOO I feel chills, No seriously I do feel chills. I guess I am a wee bit nervous but we shall see when May/June gets here.

Toodles and stay tuned

Privity in Contracts

Happy Holidays and Happy New year. I am so behind but better late than never. My dearies,I have been sitting on this perch of privity in contracts for what seems like ages now. Why so many exceptions to the rules and exceptons to the exceptions. Contract law is definitely not for me.

I think it's time to check in with other esteemed bloggers, who I know have not been so neglectful, to get an update on the legal solar system.

Where have I been??

I have been woefully neglectful in my studies.I would also like to think that I have a good reason, could actually offer up several choices on a platter like I have bee busy at work, busy enjoying my birthday, being without a laptop for a while. But no excuses, where there is a will there is a way. Speaking of laptop, I just got my brand new laptop and now I can utilize the wireless service in my apartment. Sweeeet.

So back on track am I, let's rebuild that enthusiasm and kick some major butt.

Happy Birthday to Me!!!! Yay

Finally, the B-Day is here and I am thrilled. Of course, I encountered some glitches but all is well as I move to enjoy what should be a remarkable day. Thank God I managed to live for another year, striking, especially after hearing that a former classmate was taken in a car accident.

I love this saying...remember the present is a gift. Enjoy it!

The thin line between love and hate

O so well I could have thought of a better title but forgive me. I have been woven and cuddled in my cocoon for God alone knows how long. Football fans and you people who only know of the Brazilian team, hmm hmm, what do you think of those tackles and attacks? Do you think a yellow or a red card is suufficient for some of those moves you see that raise the hair on the nape of your neck and instinctively brings about that cringe?

Well that is the thin line between love and hate or between criminal liability and acceptable sportsmanship. Cases have been surfacing and rightly so that speak to this issue. Law, generally and criminal law in a narrower sense, seems to be on the right path in fulfilling their roles as arbiters of order.

Thinking from the perspective of a football fanatic, will this detract from the spirit of the game, will players be so caught up in preventing a lawsuit and hence dull their performance. I know, I know, a lot of questions, maybe that will evoke a lot of responses.

Countdown!!!!!!

And oh how I am counting down to the big day. Yeah my Birthday. The day an angel was created. Now that I am done with all that. Keeping fingers crossed that my spirit remains in the tip-toppest of positions.