SECTION E. Definitions

explain why you & I are known as common law ppl

bc samoa adopted the legal system of england, which is common law of england

interlocutory order is a legal term used in

CIVIL proceedings

impartiality

a statutory req whereby the courts must be neutral, fair & independent

• Judge should not be biased & should follow the law

competent jurisdiction

statutory req which means the right court must hear the right case

contract

agreement betw 2/more parties w intention to have legal effect

maxim nemo judex causa sua

no man may be a judge in his own cause

audi alteram patem

Hear the other side

right

 entitlement afforded by constitution for all citizens/every ind

legal definition of corruption + faa samoa of corruption

= Corruption is the abuse of public office/power for personal gain. such as accepting bribes/bribery (section 35 Crimes Ordinance 1961)

Any misconduct/corrupt action by a member of judiciary is det to be unethical

(faiga tauvalea)

rule of fair play

natural justice (refs to the common law req of rule against bias)

assessors

assessors in high profile case are judges of the FACTS

          (& assist judge in making the decision)