The major lakes of South America are amazing natural wonders that contribute to the ecological variety of the area and have a big impact on daily life there. These lakes offer various ecosystems, support fisheries, supply water resources, and contain cultural and economic significance, from the renowned Lake Titicaca, which ... Read More

The second-largest continent, Africa, is home to several magnificent lakes that add to its varied topography. These lakes serve as a showcase for the natural splendour of the continent, from the massive Lake Victoria to the deep waters of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa and the beautiful splendour of Lake ... Read More

Canada is well known for its pristine and plentiful freshwater lakes, which are among the biggest and most beautiful in the world. These bodies of water, which range in size from the Great Lakes' vastness to the tranquil, isolated lakes of the north, are an essential component of Canada's natural ... Read More

When a court deems something to be a case of ab initio, it indicates that the court's decision on the matter is effective as of the time the conduct in question occurred or as of the time the relevant circumstances were in place, not as of the time the court ... Read More

When The Court states an argument as ‘a fortiori’ it generally suggests one argument is dependent on another that is so strong that it ultimately is unanswerable. However, an argument a fortiori can be rebutted by questioning if such a conclusion can actually be drawn from the stronger argument. This ... Read More

This maxim was originally used in a 1496 court case involving a woman who was ordered to pay a defamation penalty but passed away before doing so. Despite the Latinate form in which the proposition is articulated, academics have claimed that its origins are less archaic, and this has been ... Read More

In circumstances of torts, this legal term is applicable. There are some torts that are actionable per se and no proof of damage is necessary, but in general, proof of damage or evidence of value is required in torts. Just by happening, such a tort qualifies as actionable. Think of ... Read More

This maxim states that in order to succeed in a lawsuit against the defendant, the plaintiff must provide evidence to support their claims. In a nutshell, the plaintiff establishes that the defendant committed the act that led to his or her suffering damages. The simple act of bringing a ... Read More

In criminal law, the phrase “Actus me invito factus non est mens actus, ” is frequently used as a defense. The idea behind this maxim is that if someone is pressured into performing an act that they ordinarily wouldn't do or have no intention of performing but are nonetheless forced ... Read More

Actus Reus and Mens Rea are the two fundamental tenets of criminal law. Mens Rea is the state of mind that leads to unlawful behavior, and Actus Reus is the unlawful act itself. Mens Rea is the source of the Latin proverb Actus Non Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit Rea. ... Read More