Legal Language

Gondwana University · LL.B. Semester 1 · UL31F01

Unit I — Characteristics of Legal Language

Meaning of Legal Language · Scope and Domain of Legal Language · Problems of Legal Language · Problems of Legal Language in Drafting

Unit II — Legal Maxims

Actus non facit reum nisimens sit rea Actus personalis moritur cum persona Audi alteram partem Damnum sine injuria Delegates non potest delegare Ex turpi causa non oritur action Ignorantia facit excusat ignorantia juris non excusat Injuria sine damno Qui facit per alium facit per se Res ipsa loquitor Ubi jus ibi idem remedium Volenti non fit injura

Unit III — Legal Drafting

Notices b. Affidavit c. Sale deed d. Gift deed · Mortgage deed f. Lease deed g. Agreement of sale h. Promissory note · Plaint j. Written statement k. Will l. Exchange deed