Law A-Level
The Principle of Reciprocity
What The Principle of Reciprocity means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The Principle of Reciprocity
The legal balancing act between the rights of a defendant to use their land and the rights of a claimant to be free from interference, governed by the maxim 'sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas'.
Topics that use The Principle of Reciprocity
- Tort (AQA A-Level)
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Using The Principle of Reciprocity in the exam
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