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e) Difference between 'fiction of law' and 'irrebuttable presumptions of law'.
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The terms "fiction of law" and "irrebuttable presumptions of law" both refer to legal constructs that
are used to achieve specific legal outcomes, but they have distinct meanings and implications. Let's
explore the differences between these two concepts:

Fiction of Law:

1. Definition:
 A fiction of law involves treating a situation as if it were true, even though it may not be true
in fact. It is a legal assumption or hypothetical scenario created by the law for the purpose of
achieving a specific legal result.
2. Purpose:
 Fictions of law are employed to serve legal policy objectives or to overcome practical
difficulties. They allow the law to operate in a way that achieves fairness or justice, even if it
involves a departure from the actual facts.
3. Rebuttal:
 Fictions of law are generally rebuttable. They can be set aside or contested if presenting
evidence or arguments that demonstrate the falsity of the assumed situation.
4. Example:
 An example of a fiction of law is the legal fiction that a corporation is a separate legal entity
distinct from its shareholders. In reality, a corporation is an artificial entity, but the law treats
it as if it were a legal person.

Irrebuttable Presumptions of Law:

1. Definition:
 Irrebuttable presumptions of law, also known as conclusive presumptions or irrebuttable
presumptions, are legal assumptions that the law deems to be true in all circumstances. They
cannot be contested or disproven by evidence to the contrary.
2. Purpose:
 These presumptions are established to serve strong policy considerations, and the law
considers the presumed fact to be true without allowing for any challenge.
3. Non-Rebuttable:
 Unlike rebuttable presumptions, irrebuttable presumptions cannot be set aside by presenting
evidence or arguments to the contrary. Once the law establishes them, they stand as
conclusive.
4. Example:
  A common example of an irrebuttable presumption is the presumption that a child under a
certain age is incapable of committing a crime. The law assumes that children below a certain
age lack the capacity to form criminal intent, and this presumption cannot be contested.

Key Differences:

1. Rebuttal:
 The primary distinction lies in rebuttal. Fictions of law are generally rebuttable, allowing for
evidence or arguments to challenge the assumed scenario. Irrebuttable presumptions, on the
other hand, are not subject to rebuttal and are treated as conclusively true.
2. Flexibility:
 Fictions of law offer more flexibility as they can be set aside in the face of conflicting
evidence. Irrebuttable presumptions, being conclusive, lack this flexibility.
3. Legal Effects:
 Fictions of law are employed to achieve specific legal effects based on assumed situations.
Irrebuttable presumptions, once established, have fixed legal consequences that cannot be
altered.

In summary, while both fictions of law and irrebuttable presumptions serve specific legal purposes,
the key difference lies in the flexibility and rebuttal potential. Fictions of law are flexible and
rebuttable, while irrebuttable presumptions are rigid and conclusive.

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Pledge and Hypothecation difference
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Pledge and hypothecation are both methods of creating security interests in assets, but they differ in
terms of the nature of the security and the possession of the assets. Here are the key differences
between pledge and hypothecation:

Pledge:

1. Nature of Security:
 In a pledge, the lender (pledgee) takes possession of the asset (typically movable property)
as security for the debt.
2. Possession:
 The possession of the pledged asset is transferred to the lender. The lender has actual
physical control over the asset until the debt is repaid.
3. Creation of Charge:
 The security interest is created by the delivery of possession of the asset to the lender. The
lender holds the asset in trust until the borrower fulfills the obligations.
4. Common Examples:
  Common examples of pledge include delivering jewelry, shares, or other movable property to
the lender as security.
5. Risk and Responsibility:
 The lender bears the responsibility for the safekeeping of the pledged asset. If the borrower
defaults, the lender can sell the pledged asset to recover the outstanding debt.

Hypothecation:

1. Nature of Security:
 In hypothecation, the borrower retains possession of the asset (movable or immovable) while
creating a charge on it in favor of the lender.
2. Possession:
 The borrower keeps possession of the hypothecated asset. The lender has a right or charge
over the asset without taking physical possession.
3. Creation of Charge:
 The security interest is created without the lender taking physical possession. The lender has
a right to seize the asset if the borrower defaults.
4. Common Examples:
 Common examples of hypothecation include pledging goods in a warehouse, hypothecating
stock-in-trade, or hypothecating movable assets without transferring possession.
5. Risk and Responsibility:
 The borrower retains responsibility for the safekeeping of the hypothecated asset. If the
borrower defaults, the lender can take legal action to seize the asset.

Summary:

 In a pledge, possession of the asset is transferred to the lender, while in hypothecation, the borrower
retains possession.
 Pledge is often used for movable assets like jewelry and shares, while hypothecation can involve both
movable and immovable assets.
 In pledge, the lender has direct control over the asset, while in hypothecation, the lender has a
charge or lien on the asset without taking possession.
 Both pledge and hypothecation provide lenders with security in case of borrower default, allowing
them to recover their debt by selling or realizing the value of the secured assets.