The Justice Act, 1622

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THE JUSTICE ACT, 1622

Issued and Confirmed by His Imperial Highness, Philip Owyn, Prince-Regent of the Holy Orenian Empire, 16th of Deep Cold, 1622.

 

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Within the Year of 1622, Our Emperor as guided by Heavenly mandate and His infinite wisdom does see it fit to bestow upon the realm the Justice Act of 1622. It is with the hope of the Emperor and the Imperial Administration that this act shall bring about an age of Justice and civil society for the masses.

 

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Sections:

1. Positions

2. Lawyers

3. Criminal Offenses

4. Lawsuits

5. Precedent

6. Immunity from Legal Action

   VII. Contractual Agreements

 

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I.Positions

1. The High Magistrate -

        a. The High Magistrate as appointed by the Emperor is to manage, oversee, correct et cetera the Imperial Courts. He shall advise and counsel the Emperor on all legal matters and he shall maintain a Court of no less than three magistrates.

2. The Magistrates-

   1. The magistrates as appointed by the High Magistrate are to oversee all matters involving trials, lawsuits and other Justice related matters. They are to aid and answer directly to the High Magistrate. There shall be no less than three magistrates.

 

 

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II. Lawyers

1. In order to provide the laymen with competent legal aid the Emperor does see it fit to allow the use of Lawyers while in trial.

 

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III. Criminal Offenses

1. As issued by his Imperial Majesty, let it be known that all nobility & clergy have the right to go to Court if they wish to.

2. As issued by his Imperial Majesty, let it be known that the Common Man has the right to go to Court if they are to file a lawsuit or if involved in a serious offense.

   1. Serious Offenses are as listed;

      1. Murder

      2. Treason

      3. Arson

      4. Rape

      5. Theft of 2,000 mina or more

      6. Fraud

3.  For ticketable offenses and petty crimes, the highest ranking officer at the time of the arrest and enforcement of the rule of law shall decide the punishment. This punishment shall not exceed;

   1. 500 mina ticket

   2. Flogging

 

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IV. Lawsuits

1. It has come to the attention of the Emperor and His Administration that there is a growing desire to peacefully resolve civil matters. As is His wishes, the Imperial Court shall open the ability to file Civil Lawsuits against their fellow citizens.

2. All Lawsuits shall have:

   1. Plaintiff

   2. Defendant

   3. Ruling

   4. Reasoning

3. Reasons to file Lawsuits are as follows:

   1. Libel or Slander

   2. Property Damage

   3. Breach of Contract

   4. Acts of physical violence

   5. Torts

 

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V. Precedent

1. The Imperial Courts as entrusted by his Imperial Majesty shall run under a principle of stare decisis. This entails that the Court rulings and holdings shall establish a precedent in which future cases of similar nature shall follow. Precedents may be overturned at the discretion of the Emperor and High Magistrate.

2. With the establishment of Common Law, Magistrates must record in writing the case at hand and the reasoning for the ruling.

 

 

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VI. Immunity from Legal Action

In order to maintain an efficient and functioning administration, the Emperor does see it fit to establish certain immunities to protect Administrators from legal action.

1. Sovereign Immunity

        a. As the rightful heirs to the Empire of Man, the Imperial Family shall retain sovereign immunity from legal actions. The immunity on specific family members may  be waived by his Imperial Majesty
2. Qualified Immunity

   1. This is to be waived if:

      1. They knowingly break the law

      2. Waived by the Emperor or High Magistrate

   2. As the backbone of the Emperor and after being entrusted by his Imperial Majesty to maintain his realm, government servants be it soldier, administrator, steward, et cetera shall retain qualified immunity if they are to be brought into a lawsuit which deals with their job.

 

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VII. Contractual Agreements

1. In his infinite wisdom it is recognized by the Emperor that businesses and individuals may enter into contracts be it written or verbal. In order to promote a civil society the qualifications of a proper and withstanding contract are as follows,

   1. There is a mutual agreement

   2. The Parties are competent

      1. Can not be insane

      2. Intoxicated

      3. Under the age of sixteen

   3. It is based on genuine assent

   4. Supported by Consideration

   5. Does not contradict principles of law or policy

   6. It is in writing

 

 

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As Reference for the Laws of the Empire:

 

 

 

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As penned by the dutiful Mister Thomas C. Summerfield, Deputy to the Seneschal

 

IN NOMINE DEI,

    His Imperial Highness, The Imperial Prince-Regent Philip of House Horen, and Knight of the Imperium Sextus

 

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