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Is the solicitor correct in believing that he does not have to comply with any Solicitors Regulation Authority requirement for professional indemnity insurance when providing legal advice on probate matters to clients of a charity for elderly people? - correct answers The solicitor is not correct in his belief. Solicitors in non-commercial bodies who are providing reserved legal activities must ensure that the body takes out adequate and appropriate professional indemnity insurance. Reserved leg...

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Sqe 2 Flk Practice Exam Questions And Answers Well Elaborated.

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What are the phases in a freehold property transaction? - correct answers Pre-exchange of contract Post-contract / pre-completion Post-completion What must a solicitor do before acting/taking instructions from a buyer or seller for freehold property transfer? - correct answers First interviews AML checks Conflict of interest checks Client care letter When accepting instructions to act in a property matter, what conduct issues do you need to consider? - correct answers (1) can you p...

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Reserved legal activities that can be carried out only by a person authorized by an appropriate regulatory body? - correct answers - Conduct of litigation (issuing or defending proceedings) - Preparing court docs relating to probate proceedings - Administering an oath What is a freelance solicitor's duty with respect to indemnity insurance? - correct answers They do not need to hold professional indemnity insurance unless they are carrying out a reserved legal activity What is the min...

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TRIALS AND APPEALS - correct answers Most cases do not reach trial because the majority settle but if this proves impossible the parties must prepare for the final hearing although much of the work should have completed beforehand, success depends on the quality of the parties' preparation as a judge cannot help but be influenced if the paperwork is inadequate or witnesses fail to attend when required. Who has responsibility for the case? - correct answers Once the trial commences, the res...

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Question 1. The owner of a Greek restaurant orders wall tiles that include a border design showing the Greek flag. After the tiles have been fitted, the owner notices that the tiles are decorated with the flag of Uruguay. The owner wants the tiles to be replaced. In a claim for breach of contract which of the following measure of damages is the court most likely to award? A. Expectation. B. Reliance. C. Cost of cure. D. Loss of amenity. E. Mental distress. - correct answers C....

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How are expenses paid out of petty cash recorded? - correct answers Like any other expense paid out from firm money on behalf of the client but in a petty cash account: Credit petty cash account (client account) Debit client ledger What is the position on paying interest to clients? - correct answers A solicitor must pay a fair amount of interest to a client for money the solicitor holds. What is fair depends on the circumstances and could be nothing

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Common Law - correct answers Refers to the body of case law decided by judges. Sometimes referred to as judge made law. The common law system is governed by rules of precedent . Rule of Precedent - correct answers Decisions of judges higher up in the hierarchy of courts and tribunals are binding on those lower down. Judges in lower level courts and tribunals have to decide cases in accordance with principles laid down by higher courts. The role of a judge - correct answers To decide a case...

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No formalities - partnership = persons carrying on a business in common with a view to making a profit. - Can arise without intention. - correct answers Formation of traditional patnership Unlimited personal liability - Contractual: Every partner jointly liable in respect all debts and obligations incurred by the partnership - Tortious: Partner's liability = joint and severable - correct answers Liability in a partnership Fiduciary - correct answers Relationship between partners wit...

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What are the 6 reserved legal activities? - correct answers Exercise of a right to an audience. Conduct of litigation. Reserved instrument activities. Probate activities Noratorial activities Administration of oaths. Who can undertake reserved legal activities? - correct answers Under s13 LSA 2007 only those who are authorised or exempt. What is the purpose of the Legal Services Board? - correct answers Created by the Legal Services Act 2007. Overseas the regulation of all ...

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Breach of contract, negligence and misrepresentation = examples of a cause of contract - correct answers TRUE Limited period for making a claim based on breach of contract is always 6 years - correct answers FALSE - important to check whether a longer or shorter limitation period has been agreed between the parties Mediation is always cheaper and quicker than arbitration + arbitration is always cheaper and quicker than litigation. Mediation does not give rise to any binding precedent, a...

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