University of New Zealand.
LL.D. Examination, 1885.
Principles of Legislation.
Examiner:
Edmund Robertson, M.A.
1. |
Ignorantia juris neminem excusat. Why and with what exceptions should this maxim prevail? |
2. |
Discuss the question of the necessity of a "second chamber," referring to actual constitutions in illustration of your views. |
3. |
Can you cite any examples of the successful imposition of constitutional restrictions on the authority of the Legislature? |
4. |
Discuss the policy of rules of evidence whereby certain classes of witnesses are held incompetent. |
5. |
In what cases has state interference with "freedom of contract" increased or diminished within the last fifty years, in England or its Colonies? |
6. |
Sketch the outlines of a Scheme of Federation for the Colonies. |