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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. |
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