Mischief Rule Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Heydon’s Case
A
Landmark case
2
Q
Heydon’s Case
A
4 principles
1) what was the law before the new law was made?
2) mischief was the old law failing to fix?
3) what did the new law try to fix?
4) why did the lawmakers think this solution was needed.
3
Q
Smith v. Hughes
A
Prostitutes were soliciting customers from balconies and windows.
Pedestrians need to feel more comfortable.
4
Q
Royal College of Nursing v. DHSS
A
Whether nurses administering abortions under medical supervision violated the law.
5
Q
Gorris v. Scott
A
Livestock to be transported in pens to prevent disease outbreaks.
Not for drowning.
6
Q
Emelogu v. The State
A
AG had power to prosecute armed robbery cases.
Power was removed.
Purpose of the law is to change who had power to execute not cancel past convictions.
