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domestic violence -applying the Grenadian statute
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Examination question 4- December 2002 Angela and Brando, both lawyers in private practice, marry in 1990. They live rent-free in an apartment owned by Brando's parents. On 20 November 2002, Brando strikes Angela repeatedly with his fists and a belt and uses abusive language towards her. Distraught, Angela immediately leaves and goes to stay at her parents' house, which is two hours drive away. Because of this, she is unable to appear in court the following weeks and she asks a colleague to take over some of her matters. As a result, Angela loses $20,000 in income. Angela wants to return to the apartment and her work but is very fearful about Brando's violence. Her best friend, Gemma, is encouraging her to get relief under domestic violence legislation without notice being given to Brando, because she fears Brando will bring constitutional challenges to delay relief. Angela is very fragile emotionally and Gemma...
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