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What is 'promissory estoppel' in contract law?
Answer: A doctrine preventing a party from going back on a promise another has relied upon
Promissory estoppel prevents a promisor from reneging on a promise when the promisee has reasonably relied on it to their detriment, even without consideration.
Under international humanitarian law, which principle prohibits targeting civilians during armed conflict?
Answer: Principle of distinction
The principle of distinction requires warring parties to distinguish between combatants and civilians, and to direct attacks only against combatants.
In equity, what remedy involves a court ordering a party to perform their contractual obligations?
Answer: Specific performance
Specific performance is an equitable remedy compelling a party to carry out their contractual obligations, typically granted when monetary damages are inadequate.
What does 'vicarious liability' mean in tort law?
Answer: Liability imposed on one party for the wrongful acts of another, such as employer for employee
Vicarious liability holds one party (typically an employer) legally responsible for the torts committed by another (typically an employee) acting within the scope of employment.
Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
Answer: Thirteenth Amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, throughout the United States.
What is the 'rule of law'?
Answer: The principle that all persons and institutions are subject to and accountable to law
The rule of law holds that no individual, including government officials, is above the law, and that laws must be publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated.
In criminal procedure, what does 'double jeopardy' protect against?
Answer: Being tried twice for the same offence after acquittal or conviction
The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment prohibits the government from prosecuting a person twice for the same criminal offence after an acquittal or conviction.