When in fact the Butler Act provided only for a fine from $100 to $500‚ which is the same fine they would have gotten for bootlegging‚ there was in fact no jail time stated in the Act. In the movie‚ Cates; who represents Scopes; was put in prison‚ which according to the law was improper. Bertram Cates (John Scopes in real life) in the movie was a high school biology teacher
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the play Inherit the Wind is a fictitious spin off of the historical Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925‚ which debated the concept of evolutionism vs. creationism and‚ in general‚ a person’s right to think. Brady and Drummond‚ two lawyers appointed to Bertram Cates’ trial are both powerful characters‚ different yet they portray many similarities through their behaviour. Demonstrated through various personal flaws‚ strengths‚ and their own particular relationships with religion‚ both contrasting characters
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ANSWER From the above it follows that Alexandra and Charles made different promises to Bertram and the Décor Ltd director agreed to accept the lesser payment from Alexandra. In each situation there must be consideration (something in exchange) for all of the promises to be enforceable. Consideration was defined by Lush J in Currie v Misa as “some right‚ interest‚ profit‚ or benefit accruing to the one party‚ or some forbearance‚ detriment‚ loss or responsibility‚ given‚ suffered or undertaken by
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After Bertram leaves in the first scene‚ she declares her love for him in a soliloquy (which is accidentally overheard by Rinaldo‚ the countess’s steward)‚ then holds her own when Parolles baits her about her virginity. She resolves to follow Bertram to the king’s court to "show her merit" (I.i.227) by curing the king. When the countess discovers her intentions‚ Helena expresses proper embarrassment and says she knows her birth is too lowly for her to expect Bertram for a husband. But
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Rousillon. She falls in love with Bertram‚ the Countess’ son‚ but keeps her feelings to herself. But by the opportunity of curing the King with the prescription of her father‚ Helena got the privilege of choosing her husband at her own will. Unquestionably‚ she chooses her beloved Bertram‚ but is rejected mercilessly due to her menial identity. Helena spares no effort to pursue her love. With the sympathy and assistance of the widow and the widow’s daughter Diana‚ whom Bertram
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Statement of Facts Catelyn Stark (“Cate”) has a claim for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (“NIED”). Cate has an adult son‚ Jon‚ born between Eddark Stark (“Ned”) and Wylla Starfall (“Wylla”). Jon was 1 year old when Ned married Cate. 15 months after the marriage‚ Ned left Jon with Cate and has not contacted them since. Cate never formally divorced Ned or adopted Jon. She had briefly obtained brief custody of Jon but never renewed it since its expiration in 1997. As years passed‚ both
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friend Gena and I would ask to go on the hobie cat and of course my brother Bertram and his friend Jake would too. So it was set‚ we were all going on the Hobie together. When Gena and I had our life jackets on and Jake and Bertram got on the boat‚ we were set Goodie started by asking us if we wanted to go on the trapeze (a wire that holds you up by a special harness) and of course we did. While Gena went on while Bertram‚ Jake and Goodie managed the boat below. Gena and I thought it would be
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QUESTION 1 For this question‚ I will split each person cases‚ that is‚ Bertram‚ Sally‚ Anna and Jane. CASE 1: BERTRAM CLAIM For Bertram‚ I would recommend him two claims : Firstly‚ against the driver of the car‚ which is Albert’s car insurance company and against Third Parties. Secondly‚ against the newly qualified doctor. I will not recommend the Third Party Liability on the fact that Bertram may be held liable. He knew that Albert was intoxicated but still decided to get into the car. Also‚ he
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changes in the town’s attitude are small‚ evident by certain individuals within the town learning to open their minds and accept the theory of evolution. Before the trial of Bert Cates‚ the attitude of the town is reflected by its behavior towards Bert Cates‚ Henry Drummond‚ and Matthew Harrison Brady. Bert Cates is a schoolteacher who was imprisoned for teaching evolution to his class‚ something Hillsboro considers to be very wrong. Rachel Brown is the daughter of the Reverend‚ and though she
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been taught to do. They preach about Christianity and proclaim the importance of morality‚ according to the Bible. For instance‚ everyone was singing "Give me That Old Time Religion" in the parade waiting for Bray’s arrival to persecute heretical Cates. Another physical representation of Christian sentiment from the town is the "Read Your Bible!" banner which hangs over the entrance to the courthouse; moreover‚ it is a representation of the belief and understanding these people hold. They take the
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