Английский язык для студентов юридических специальностей. Рабочая тетрадь (упражнения к учебнику Introduction to International Legal English)

Unit 7. Real property law

Unit 7. Real property law

Vocabulary Section

7.1. Give definitions for the following words or word combinations.

7.2. Elicit the terms corresponding to the definitions.

1)an instrument which gives the right to use property for a certain purpose without conferring either possession or ownership

2)an instrument which transfers title to a property from one owner to another

3)someone who receives permission to enter another person’s property temporarily

4)someone who acquires an interest in property from another by deed or some other written instrument

5)an instrument which grants temporary possession of a property without conferring ownership

6)someone who is entitled to inherit part or all of a deceased person’s

estate

7)someone who owns property and rents it out or leases it to others for money

8)someone who leases or rents property from a landlord

9)someone who conveys an interest in real property to another.

7.3. Give the Russian equivalents to the words below and prepare for

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7.4. Fill in the gaps using the words or word combinations from the box.

If the 1)… is ambiguous as to whether it is terminable at the 2) … of one or both 3)…, then there’s a rebuttable presumption that the 4) … is terminable at the 5) … of both 6)…. А lease with no stated 7) … creates a periodic 8) … .

The 1) … Tenancies Act will always be 2) … over 3) … that the landlord and tenant make on their own. If the law is silent on a particular 4) ... , then the landlord and tenant can agree to anything, as long as it is not 5) … . For example, the lease will usually contain 6) … about whether 7) … are allowed, which is not covered under the law. Landlords and tenants are left to come up with their own agreements about 8) … .

7.5. Complete the table.

possess

Duration

enquire

Easement

notarise

Translation Section

7.6. Translate active vocabulary from Russian into English.

1)принять на себя долг

2)ограничивающее соглашение

3)предоставлять ипотеку

4)ипотека жилья с последующей сдачей в аренду

5)документ, условно депонированный у третьего лица до выполнения определённого условия

6)залоговое удержание

7)имеющий права наследства

8)лицо, имеющее разрешение

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9)закон об обманных действиях

10)нарушение договора

7.7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

1)Ипотека жилья с последующей сдачей в аренду – привлекательная форма инвестиций для желающих вложить деньги в недвижимость с целью получения прибыли.

2)Гербовый сбор – налог, взимаемый при приобретении недвижимости и земли, а также при покупке акций, бондов и других инвестиционных инструментов.

3)Согласно нормам права о недвижимости, под жилым домом понимается здание и все строения, пристроенные или соединенные с домом.

4)Вещное право арендатора – право временного владения землей или иным объектом недвижимости, по которому арендатор или съемщик получает право пользования объектом недвижимости от арендодателя.

Reading Section

7.8. Read the online news report

Recent changes in British landlord and tenant law

In 1900, 90% of all UK households were tenants. During the century the private rental sector was progressively eliminated by laws giving tenants very strong tenancy rights at very low controlled rents. Successive governments also gave home-buyers generous tax breaks.

1)…………………

After the arrival to power of Margaret Thatcher the “assured shorthold tenancy” was introduced to give landlords much stronger rights (Housing Act 1988).

2)………………….

The Housing Act 1996 further strengthened the landlord’s position by making the assured short hold tenancy the default, unless very clear written steps are taken to set up some other tenancy.

3)…………………..

7.8.1. Complete the report using these sentences (a-c)

a)This revived the private rented sector, beginning the “buy-to-let” boom.

b)By the year 2000, 70% of households were owner-occupiers, and only 9% rented from private landlords.

c)The Act also limited the right of tenants to refer their rent to a rent assessment committee to the initial six months, or the contract period, whichever is longer.

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Writing Section

7.9. Answer the following questions in writing.

1) Are foreigners allowed to buy property in your country? 2) What are the forms of property available in Russia?

3) How attractive is a buy-to-let offer in Russia for investors?

4) What are the most common legal terms and conditions of tenancy under the Russian legislation?

7.10. Write 150-200 words about real property law in Russia.

Presentation Section

7.11. Preparation

A.Imagine you are giving a talk on “How to deliver an effective presentation”. In groups, discuss what you would include in your presentation.

B.Write the characteristics of a good presentation as a series of bullet points (e.g. interesting topic).

C.Compare your answers with other students. Were your bullet points similar or different? Add any ideas that you agree with to your list.

D.Use your bullet point notes as the basis of a brief presentation to your group.

7.12. Go to Appendix 1 and revise the useful words and phrases for your presentation.

Reports Section

7.13. Choose one term and prepare a short report for the mates (2-minute talk).

1) real property; 2) freehold estate; 3) leasehold; 4) conveyance; 5) landlord and tenant; 6) grantor and grantee; 7) chain of title; 8) easement; 9) buy-to-let property; 10) stamp duty; 11) incorporation; 12) tenancy agreement; 13) lien; 14) notarise; 15) encumbrance.

Extra Activity Section

7.14. Follow the link to a video and answer the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_RtfdBFCrI

-What are the reasons for the changes in the UK buy-to-let market?

-Is buy-to-let dead?

-What are the 3 things to consider?

-What is one of the effective ways to counteract paperwork related to investment to buy-to-let-property and get licensed?

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-What are the main financial issues to be analyzed before taking a decision on investment?

-What can change the dynamics of the market in 3-4 years?

-How optimistic/pessimistic is the speaker about the market perspectives?

7.15. Read a page from Merriam-Webster Dictionary (https://www. merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estate#legalDictionary). Pay attention to the organization of information and answer the questions:

-What information is included? How different is it from the data given in Translate Google, Яндекс.Переводчик or any other e-translators?

-What goes first?

-What is next?

-What information would you ignore?

-What would you find most useful and interesting?

-Who would need the data on etymology or history of the word?

-What is Thesaurus? How would you use the data from Thesaurus in your Legal English studies?

If you are using an e-copy of the workbook, you can click on the links to find out more about synonyms and examples of the word.

estate noun

Definition of estate (Entry 1 of 2)

1:STATE, CONDITION

2:social standing or rank especially of a high order

3:a social or political class specifically: one of the great classes (such as the nobility, the clergy, and the commons) formerly vested with distinct political powers 4a: the degree, quality, nature, and extent of one’s interest in land or other

property

b(1): POSSESSIONS, PROPERTY especially : a person’s property in land and tenements a man of small estate

(2): the assets and liabilities left by a person at death c: a landed property usually with a large house on it d British : PROJECT SENSE 4

5 British : STATION WAGON

6:FARM, PLANTATION also: VINEYARD estate

adjective

Definition of estate (Entry 2 of 2):

previously owned by another and usually of high quality estate jewelry

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Synonyms More Example Sentences Learn More about estate Synonyms for estate

Synonyms: Noun

castle, château, hacienda, hall, manor, manor house, manse, mansion, palace, villa

Visit the Thesaurus for More Examples of estate in a Sentence Noun

His estate is worth millions of dollars. He inherited the estate from his parents.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

In Saratoga Springs, where the Whitneys owned a stately manor on a 135-acre estate called Cady Hill, Mrs. Whitney was renowned for her annual late-summer gala on the eve of the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.— Enid Nemy, New York Times, “Marylou Whitney, Social Queen of the Racing World, Dies at 93,” 19 July 2019Unlike his older brother Prince Charles, who will one day become king and draws income from a vast royal estate, Andrew mostly relies on his mother to maintain his royal lifestyle.— Martha Ross, The Mercury News, “Royal family worked to protect Prince Andrew in Jeffrey Epstein scandal, alleged victim’s attorney says,” 18 July 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘estate’. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors.

First Known Use of estate Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective

1978, in the meaning defined above History and Etymology for estate Noun

Middle English estat, from Anglo-French estat, literally, state, condition, from Old French, from Latin status, from stare to stand

Time Traveler for estate

The first known use of estate was in the 13th century See more words from the same century

7.16. As a part of linguistic research follow the link https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estate#legalDictionary.

Go to ‘More Definitions for estate’ and write out the types of estate listed there.

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Unit 8. Litigation and arbitration

7.17. Follow the link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQmSErV4RdA to find out more about Estate Pur Autre Vie 

Unit 8. Litigation and arbitration

Vocabulary Section

8.1.Work in groups. Answer the questions.

What forms of legal disputes do you know? What are the ways of resolving disputes?

8.2.Give definitions for the following words or word combinations.

8.3. Give the Russian equivalents to the words below and prepare for the dictation.

1) pre-trial

3) pursue a claim

5) substantial increase in remuneration

7) discovery phrase

9) disputing party

11) deal with

13) file a claim

15) frivolous litigation

17) due to the circumstances

19) satisfactory proposal

8.4. Elicit the essence of the following phases.

Pre-trial phase Discovery phase Trial phase Enforcement phase

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8.5. Fill in the gaps using the words or word combinations from the box.

I

Litigation law refers to the rules and 1) … involved in resolving disputes in the court system. The term is often associated with tort cases, but 2) … can come about in all kinds of cases, from contested divorces, to eviction proceedings. Likewise, most people think of litigation as synonymous with 3) …, but the litigation process begins long before the first 4) … is called to testify. In fact, the vast majority of litigated cases never reach the inside of a 5) … .

II

mediation (2) arbitration (2) mediator (2) hearing agreement arbitrator (3)

There are two main types of alternative dispute resolution: 1) … and 2) … . In 3) …, the parties to the dispute work with a neutral, third-party 4)… whose task is to foster discussion between the parties in the hope that the parties will reach an 5) … to resolve their case. The 6) …’s role is not to determine who is “right” and who is “wrong,” but rather to foster an understanding of each party’s legal positions and claims. Conversely, 7) … involves submitting the dispute to a third-party 8) … who acts as a sort of judge. The 9) … presides over a “trial” in which evidence is presented and testimony received. At the end of the 10) …, the 11) … renders a decision to resolve the case.

8.6. Complete the table.

example

remunerate

plea

Resolve

restriction

Translation Section

8.7. Translate active vocabulary from Russian into English.

1) вопрос нормативно-правового регулирования

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2)средние расходы

3)категорически отрицать

4)возбуждать производство по делу

5)констатировать факты

6)двусторонний договор

7)страна, подписавшая конвенцию

8)приведение в исполнение арбитражного решения

9)судебные издержки

10)трудовой спор

8.8. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.

1)В связи с вашими действиями наш клиент имеет право уволиться с работы и подать арбитражный иск о вынужденном увольнении «по собственному желанию» под давлением работодателя.

2)Мы рекомендуем клиенту возбудить производство по делу в отношении вас, в случае если от вас не поступит удовлетворительное предложение компромиссному соглашению в течение 14 дней.

3)Предприниматели иногда оплачивают услуги своих юристов за представительство в суде, не осознавая, что расходы на судебные издержки включены в страховку.

4)Урегулирование споров он-лайн – совокупность методов урегулирования споров (конфликтов) с применением Интернет-технологий.

Reading Section

8.9. Read the text and decide whether these statements are true (T) or false (F).

A.In arbitration only one arbitrator can hear both sides of the issue and make a decision.

B.The litigation process is fairly quick.

C.The costs for the arbitration process are limited to the fee of the arbitrator and attorney fees.

D.Arbitration allows multiple appeals at various levels.

Differences between arbitration and litigation

Litigation is a very old process that involves determining issues through a court, with a judge or jury. In this case, the stress should be made on civil litigation – disputes between two parties (as opposed to criminal litigation, which involves the people against a law-breaker).

Arbitration, on the other hand, involves two parties in a dispute who agree to work with a disinterested third party in an attempt to resolve the dispute.

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In arbitration, there may be one or more arbitrators who hear both sides of the issue and who make a decision.

Here are some differences between litigation and arbitration. The arbitration process is private, between the two parties, and informal, while litigation is a formal process conducted in a public courtroom.

The arbitration process is fairly quick. Once an arbitrator is selected, the case can be heard immediately. In a civil litigation, on the other hand, a case must wait until the court has time to hear it; this can mean many months, even years before the case is heard.

The costs for the arbitration process are limited to the fee of the arbitrator (depending on the size of the claim, expertise of the arbitrator, and expenses), and attorney fees. Costs for litigation include attorney fees and court costs, which can be very high.

The arbitration process has a limited evidence process, and the arbitrator controls what evidence is allowed, while litigation requires full disclosure of evidence to both parties.

In binding arbitration, the parties usually have no appeal option, unless an appeal has been included in an arbitration clause. Some arbitration decisions may be reviewed by a judge and may be removed if you can prove that the arbitrator was biased. Litigation allows multiple appeals at various levels.

Writing Section

8.10. Answer the following questions in writing

1) What is the main difference between litigation and arbitration in the Russian Federation?

2) What is the most effective way to resolve legal disputes in Russian jurisdiction?

3) What can businesses do to avoid litigation in your country? 4) Name most common types of litigation in Russia.

8.11. Write a letter before action covering any kind of legal disputes.

Presentation Section

8.12. Preparation

How to open and close presentations? – Presentation lesson from Mark Powell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl_FJAOcFgQ

8.13. Go to Appendix 1 and revise the useful words and phrases for your presentation.

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