BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORDDIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

COURSE CODE – ABMD1 1160A

BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT

GROUP MEMBERS

NO NAME FIN NO. PM

1 Subham Patodia G1105278P

2 Nav Punjwani

3 Daniyar Zhuldyzbayev

DATE: 15/12/2011

ANALYSIS /40

RESEARCH /30

ORGANIZATION /15

PRESENTATION /15

Name of Lecturer: Mr. Daniel Theyagu

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CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLASS ASSIGNMENT MADE BY

INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES

1. NAME – Subham Patodia did research on the working of Singapore court

structure and their analysis . Also was responsible for the picking up advertisement from

the local newspaper and explaining them .

2. NAME - ….

3. NAME …

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUESTION – 1............................................................................................................................ 3SINGAPORE COURT STRUCTURE........................................................................................4

ESSAY on Question 1:....................................................................................................5COURT OF APPEAL..........................................................................................................5HIGH COURT...................................................................................................................6SUBORDINATE COURT....................................................................................................6

QUESTION THREE.................................................................................................................... 8AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS AN OFFER..............................9AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS AN INVITATION TO TREAT.....9AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS A TENDER NOTICE...............11AN EXAMPLE OF AN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS A NOTICE..........................12

REFRENCES.............................................................................................................................. 13

3. DECLARATION................................................................................................................ 14

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QUESTION – 1

WITH THE AID OF A DIAGRAM SHOW HOW THE SINGAPORE COURT

STRUCTURE WORKS & THE VARIOUS JURISDISTRICT LIMITS OF THE

COURT. YOUR DIAGRAME MUST BE ORIGINAL & EFFECTIVE IN

EXPLANING HOW THE CONCEPT OF STARE DECISIS ALSO WORKS WITH

THE COURT OF STRUCTURE.

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SINGAPORE COURT STRUCTURE

COURT OF APPEAL

SUBORDINATE COURT

HIGH COURT

DISTRICTCOURT

JUVENILECOURT

CORONER’SCOURT

MAGISTRATES COURT

SMALL CLAIMSCOURT

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ESSAY on Question 1:

COURT OF APPEAL

The Court of Appeal hears appeals against the decisions of High Court Judges in both

civil and criminal matters. It became Singapore's final court of appeal on 8 April 1994,

when appeals to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council were abolished.

In general, the Court hears civil appeals from decisions of the High Court made in the

exercise of the latter's original and appellate jurisdiction that is, decisions on cases that

started in the High Court as well as decisions that were appealed from the Subordinate

Courts to the High Court. Criminal cases involving offences which carry the death

penalty and generally the punishment is with imprisonment for exceeding ten years.

The Court of Appeal is usually made up of three Judges. However, certain appeals

including those against interlocutory orders, may be heard by only two Judges. If

necessary the Court of Appeal may comprise five or any greater uneven number of

Judges.

HIGH COURT

The High Court consists of the Chief Justice and the Judges of the High Court. It hears

appeals from criminal cases originating in the District Courts and Magistrates Courts. It

hears and determines the questions of law arising on cases stated, amends or reverses the

subordinate court's decision on the matter occured or makes any other order that it sees

fit.

In addition, the High Court has general supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction over all

subordinate courts in any civil or criminal matter.

If the interests of justice appear to require it the Court may either of its own motion or if

requested by any interested person, call for the records of any matter or proceeding in a

subordinate court, whether civil or criminal, at any stage.

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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENTIf there are conflicting High Court decisions, it is up to the Court of Appeal to decide

which decision is correct.

SUBORDINATE COURT

The Subordinate Courts are committed to providing essay to information that may be of

relevant use to the court users. Decision made here is not binding on the Higher Court

and does not have to follow its own previous made decision The judges, magistrates, and

registrars of the Subordinate Courts are all legal service officers and serve under the

supervision and control of Singapore's Legal Service Commission. Judges and

magistrates are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Chief Justice.

The courts under subordinate court are:

District Court

District Courts hear offences where the maximum imprisonment term does not exceed 10

years. District Courts can sentence a person to imprisonment for no more than 7 years, a

fine not exceeding $10,000 and up to 12 strokes of cane.

Magistrates Courts

Magistrates' Courts hear offences where the maximum

Imprisonment term does not exceed 3 years. Magistrates'

Courts can sentence a person to imprisonment for no more than 2 years, a fine not

exceeding $2,000 and up to 6 strokes of cane.

Coroners Court

The Coroner is a Magistrate or District Judge of the Subordinate Court. The Coroner's

Court deals with cases that are classified by the Police as Coroner’s cases. The Coroner's

Court holds an inquiry when there is reason to suspect that a person has died in a sudden

or unnatural manner. Examples include suspected suicides, traffic accidents, prison

deaths etc.

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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENTJuvenile Court

Juvenile Courts handle crimes committed by minors, usually below the age of 16 and

Family Courts handle domestic problems like divorce, adoption proceedings, child

marriage, spousal issues etc.

Small Claim Court

Various other tribunals as well as in Syrah courts and military courts running parallel to

subordinate courts also exercise judicial power.

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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENTQUESTION THREE

AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS AN OFFER

EXPLANATION:

This advertisement is an offer because the intention of the party making the

advertisement is clear and capable of being accepted without further bargaining . There is

bundle offer of over 250 brands in the Mega Expo Sale . As in the advertisement display

there are different types of items for different categories of choices . For example – the

special plush toys which is offered for $15 , the Bossini men’s shirt offered at $19 each .

We can also consider Jean perry which is offered for a reasonable price of $69.

The intention of the advertisers is clear and capable of being accepted by public with no

further bargaining .Public is deemed to accept the terms and condition as stated by the

offeror .

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AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS AN INVITATION TO TREAT

EXPLANATION

This advertisement is an invitation to treat because there is an clear intention of further

bargaining in the form of an invitation to commence further negotiation .The above

advertisement illustrates, invitation to treat as it is inviating people for making a trip from

Singapore to Auckland. There is a clear intention of further bargaining as the price is not

fixed and is not reliable for making a fix deal . The above starter fare are starting from

$448 and Business fare is starting from $798 . They also have mentioned the airlines

jetstar , which in one way could help people for further enxity .There is a probability for

further negotiation which could help to convince people .

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AN EXAMPLE OF A NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS A TENDER NOTICE

EXPLANATION :

This advertisement illustrates tender notice as it is an offer to do or perform an act which

the party offering , is bound to perform to the party to whom the offer is made . In the

above advertisement Sinagpore Island Country Club is giving an unconditional offer to

the public for the supply and deliver live seafood at 180 Island club road, Singapore .

There is a contract validation period from 1st February 2012 to 31 July 2012 . The closing

date is given as 9 December 2011 befire 12.00 noon. Moreover, it is a government

certified organization.

Singapore Island Country Club is performing an act (supply and deliver of goods) which

is bound to perform to a party (public) to whom the offer is made .

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AN EXAMPLE OF AN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT THAT IS A NOTICE

EXPLANATION:

This advertisement is a notice as it a written or a formal invitation, notification, warning

about the fact . In the above advertisement Pixma(Canon) is giving a formal invitation as

well as information about its product .There is a complete information about the printer

as well as its usage and functioning .This advertisement is public appealing as it is

offering 4 free ink box with it .They are offereing product traning with every purchase,

which is very beneficial for the new buyers, along with that there is 2 years product

warranty. This advertisement is clear indication of a decent product which has been

relieable according to its functions and productivity.

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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENTREFRENCES

1. www.acra.gov.sg

2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Court_of_Singapore

3. http://app.supremecourt.gov.sg/default.aspx?pgID=1

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BUSINESS LAW ASSIGNMENT4. DECLARATION

We declare that this assignment is our original work and that any external

references made has been properly verified and authenticated. We have not

plagiarised any past work from any source. We understand that plagiarism is a

serious matter and that if found responsible that this assignment will be rejected.

Name and Signature of Group Members:

1. Subham Patodia , G1105278P

2. Nav Punjwani

3.Daniyar Zhuldyzbayev

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