Re: An Old, Old Debt
- From: "Peter Mulloy" <no_spam@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 13:30:10 +0100
"Cynic" wrote
>>With the OP's case, lack of evidence (like witnesses or a written
>>contract)
>>is not the issue, the law states that he no longer has to repay the money
>>given. So both parties can go the court and tell the whole truth and the
>>OP
>>will not have to repay the money.
>
> OK, try this one - you win £100 at the horse races and the bookie
> refuses to pay up. You would say that there is no moral obligation
> for him to do so because the law states that gambling debts are
> unenforceable?
Yes I would, because when placing the bet, I know he is under no obligation
to pay out, it was my choice whether to place the bet or not. Personnally
knowing this, I excercise my choice not to bet within the UK.
I may disagree with this law, but while it remains the law, the rules are
known and we can adjust our actions in accordance to the rules of the land.
The problem with morals is that they are personnel, Mr.A may have different
morals to Mr.B. If people rely on their own moral beliefs, they are likely
to feel let down when they find out after the event that other party has
different values. However the law applies to all, regardless of their values
or background. The law is known and predictable (at least in the most part)
and is the best system we have.
.
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