Jurisprudence

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The PPT about jurisprudence.

Jurisprudence
Basic Concepts

What is Jurisprudence?
Jure – law Prudentia – knowledge Knowledge of law

Jurisprudence is the science of law, the statement and systematic arrangement of the rules followed by the courts and the principles involved in those rules.

Kinds of jurisprudence
A. Systematic jurisprudence, which deals with contents of an actual legal system, as existing at any time whether past or present. B. Legal history, which is concerned with the legal system in its process of historical development. C. The science of legislation, the purpose of which is to set forth law as it ought to be. It deals with the ideal future of the legal system.

Theories of Punishment
Deterrent theory Retributive theory Preventive theory Reformative theory

Forms of Punishment
1. Corporal a. flogging, b. mutilating, c. branding, d. chaining,

e. execution of sentence publicly
2. Fines 3. Confiscation of property

4. Security Bond
5. Deportation 6. Imprisonment 7. Solitary confinement 8. Capital punishment

Legal sanctions
Criminal 1. Capital punishment Civil 1. Liquidated damages 2. Damages 3. Costs

2. Imprisonment
3. Corporal punishment 4. Fine 5. Deprivation of civil or political right

4. Restitution of property
5. Specific performance 6. Injunctions a. Prohibitive

6. Forfeiture of property
7. Deportation

What does it deal with?
The structure, uses and functioning of law and legal concepts. It investigates the basic concepts like ‘rights’ and ‘duties’ and their role in society. It throws light on the basic ideas and the fundamental principles of law in a given society. It helps to ascertain the true meaning of the laws passed by the legislatures by providing the rules of interpretation.

Sources of law
Legislation

Custom
Precedent Principles of Equity

Writings of jurists

Few basic legal concepts
Rights and Duties Legal personality Natural person Status

Corporate personality
Ownership Possession



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