Podcast Episodes

CONTRACT #21 | Deposit, Part-Payment or LAD — Can the Money Be Forfeited?

Imagine you buy a house and you paid RM 50,000 as upfront payment. You then decided not to proceed with the deal. Can the seller forfeit the RM 50,00…

8 hours ago

ETHICS #14 | Can You Sue Your Lawyer for Negligence?

You hired a lawyer. He didn't perform as you like. You lost the case. Can you sue him for negligence ?

For more information on the courses we offered,…

1 day, 9 hours ago

CONTRACT #20 | Section 74 — Hadley v Baxendale: Is Actual Knowledge Required to Claim Special Losses ?

What is the remoteness test in S.74 Contracts Act ? Is actual knowledge required to claim under special loss in second limb of Hadley Baxendale test …

1 week, 6 days ago

CONTRACT #19 | Illegal Contracts — Can You Still Get Your Money Back under S.66 CA?

What are the available remedies when a contract is discovered to be void ? Is restitution under S.66 Contracts Act available when both parties knew a…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

EVIDENCE #53 | Hostile Witness — What Happens When Your Own Witness Turns Against You?

What happens when a witness called by a party gives evidence that contradicts his earlier statement? This episode explains the concept of a hostile w…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #51 | What is the chain of remand under S.117 CPC, and how does the law prevent the police from abusing repeated remand applications?

What is "chain of remand", "road show remand" or "tukar gari" ? Is it legal or is it an abuse of process ?

For more information on the courses I offer…

5 months ago

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #50 | Can parties appear before the judge during revision?

Can parties appear and argue before the judge in during revision ? Do they have a right to appear ?

For more information on the courses I offered, ple…

5 months ago

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE #49 | Can an accused obtain a copy of the FIR?

Can the accused obtain a copy of the FIR ? Is FIR a privilege document ?

For more information on the courses I offered, please visit www.clpexam.com

5 months ago

EVIDENCE #54 | What Is the Effect of Failing to Cross-Examine a Witness?

What happens if a party fails to cross-examine a witness on a material part of his testimony? This episode explains the evidential consequences of su…

6 months ago

EVIDENCE #52 | The Defence of Alibi — What Does It Really Mean?

What exactly is the defence of alibi in criminal trials? This episode explains the meaning of alibi, the burden of proof, and the procedural requirem…

6 months ago