Key Legal Principles Essential legal Principles that every lawyer must know

The primary objective of this book is to provide explanation of fundamental legal principles, followed by an illustration of how a principle has been adopted or propounded in judicial pronouncements. It follows in the common law tradition where the legal principle comes first and the statute book later.

From the foundation principle of the Rule of Law to the intricacies of due process and natural justice, each chapter lays down the pivotal map points. Readers will uncover the core principles of equity, privity of contract, and mens rea, amongst others, with each principle meticulously explained and illustrated with real-world precedents and examples. Be it a budding lawyer seeking a foundational primer or a seasoned practitioner yearning for a deeper understanding, this book offers a potent resource.