Legal Heritage: Definition, Features, and Types in Law
Concept of Legal Heritage
A person’s estate is the set of legal relationships, both active and passive, that constitute their assets. Assets primarily serve to meet our needs and secondarily to fulfill contractual responsibilities. In case of default or breach of obligations, the debtor is liable with their entire estate.
Under civil law, the estate comprises rights, property, and obligations, encompassing both assets and liabilities.
Owner’s Equity: The estate always belongs to the same subject (owner)
Read MoreThe Spanish Crown: Prince, Family, and Royal Household
The Crown Prince of Spain
According to the Spanish Constitution Article 57.2, the heir to the Crown holds the title of Prince of Asturias, along with other titles traditionally linked to the successor, such as Prince of Girona and Prince of Viana (Navarre). Upon reaching the age of majority, the heir must take an oath as stipulated in Article 61.2.
Regarding marriage, Article 57.4 states that the heir can marry freely. However, if a marriage proceeds against the express prohibition of the King and
Read MoreCombating Illegal Immigration & Economic Crime in Spain
Combating Illegal Immigration in Spain
Criminal enterprises engaged in the illegal trafficking of immigrants face administrative penalties. A key strategy involves questioning boat occupants, offering legal residency in exchange for information on the organization and collaboration with Spanish justice. However, prioritizing the return of detained passengers, often to Morocco, can have dire consequences.
Returned individuals may attempt new voyages, facing minimal obstacles to starting a criminal
Read MoreVictims’ Rights: Legal Framework and Support Systems
The rights of victims are increasingly recognized within the justice system. Key legal instruments include:
- Declaration on Fundamental Principles of Justice for Victims of Crimes and Abuses of Power (1985): Acknowledges victims as central to justice.
- Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (1985): Focuses on improving legal protection and comprehensive assistance for victims.
- Framework Decision of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings: Aims to
Evolution of English Common Law: From Anglo-Saxon Roots to Equity
Evolution of English Common Law
1. Background:
- Anglo-Saxon conquest of Great Britain: 450-700
- Main institutions: Shires and shire courts (presided by shire reeves or sheriffs, king’s men); Hundreds and courts of the hundred (also presided by king’s reeves); Both applied customary Anglo-Saxon law but under a royal structure
- Norman conquest of Great Britain: 1066
- Radical feudalism imposed at a single stroke: all land is declared to be owned by the king, who distributes it among his followers
- Royal authority,
Rosas & Rivadavia: Shaping 19th Century Argentina
Juan Manuel de Rosas: Buenos Aires Governor
Juan Manuel de Rosas was an Argentine politician who served as Governor of Buenos Aires during the periods 1829-1832 and 1835-1852. He effectively held power for over 20 years, wielding extraordinary powers granted by the provincial legislature, aiming to stabilize the country amidst political anarchy.
Rosas’ Early Life and Political Rise
Born in Buenos Aires into one of the city’s most prominent families, his birth name was Juan Manuel Ortiz de Rozas. He
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