There are two things to remember about Denis Harley: one is his punctuality, the other is his comprehensive understanding of the law. And one is as bad as the other is good. After a semester of Property, Equity, and Trusts, we left in full knowledge of English legal history dating from time immemorial (1183 AD, according to Denis) and the complete collection of Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and other esteemed literates. It was a great class with laughs all round, and we dedicate this score to the mad hatter of the Law Faculty, who, in true spirit, doesn't identify with any of the inferences or suggestions.

Lyrics: Jermir J Punthakey
Performed on Friday, 6th June, 2008 by: Jermir J Punthakey, Stewart Mills, Chris Chong, and Robert Petrovic
Film: Bobby Chen
Special Thanks To: Arthur Kam and Mahmod Khwaja
Original Score: Elvis Presley -- Don't Be Cruel

DON'T BE LATE

You know who can be found
Sittin' all alone
If you can't come around
At least please telephone.

Don't be late
To a class that waits.

Denis, you've been teaching all day,
The same class from nine to six,
Please don't let us go astray,
And teach us all of your tricks.

Just don't be late
To a class that waits.

I don't want no other lecturer
But Denis, it's just you I'm waitin' for.

MmmM Don't stop babblin' all those
Mad maxims you declare
"All is not what it seems."
"Fair is foul and foul is fair."

Don't be late
Or we'll go 'til eight.

Why should we be apart
The Statute of Limitations
Is running out.

When you talk, you talk the talk
And we're hangin' off every word
You might wonder why we gawk
When you talk about Henry III.

At this rate
We'll be here 'til eight.

You stress the crucial parts
With double-digit decibels
The wisest things you impart
Have been the things you yell.
"Unequivocally"

Will you relate
What's a life estate?


We're really just Pavlovian
Denis, it's just you we're salivatin' for.

Now if you're late
To a class that waits,
We won't berate
It's your special trait.

I don't want no other lecturer
But Denis, it's just you we're waitin' for.

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Our semester of administrative law began with the caveat that this was a subject "in need of serious rebranding". After an intense, almost exciting semester studying what might be better described as "control of excess of power" law, it was clear that most had misjudged the subject by its name. It was taught with dedication, precision, and a number of noteworthy stunts, that made mention in the lyrics below, by the one and only: Edward Santow. And so we pay tribute, in hope of expressing our thanks.

Lyrics: Jermir J Punthakey, Ann Kayis, and Qi Jiang
Performed on Thursday, 5th June, 2008 by: Jermir J Punthakey, Ann Kayis, Alev Zerenturk, and Arthur Kam
Film: Josephine Pang
Special Thanks To: Arthur Kam and Chris
Original Score: Mariah Carey -- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

SANTOW'S COURSE IS COMING TO TOWN

Oh! You better watch out,
You better all try,
You better do your readings,
I'm telling you why:

Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!

Essay or take home,
Tribunal Report,
Can we seek review,
And take you to court?

Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!

He sees when you've done your reading,
He knows when you're awake.
He's taught for many years now
Senior Lecturer, no mistake!

The common law writs
Are stated with ease
We use them to deal with
ultra vires.
Well, actually, I thought I ought to tell you the traditional Classical Latin pronunciation is actually ool-tra wee-res...

Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!

He's been a judge twice
In Lawlapalooza,
And if you perform topless
He'll call you a loser.
We sang on that stage
And froze off our rears
You said "I see why
You're not engineers."
Your wisdom had us
Almost in tears.

He'll get you criticising
What the High Court judges meant.
He'll even read you Callinan's
Courting tales with lemon scent.

He's got a few jokes,
Delivers 'em twice,
Tries 'em on the morning class
To see if they're nice.

Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!

We know exams are coming
It keeps us up all night,
So why not mark us easy?
Our midsems gave us a fright!

Well what have we learnt
That we never knew?
A vexatious litigant
Has hair askew.

Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is coming to town!
Santow's Course is comin'
Santow's Course is comin'
Santow's Course is comin'
To town.


NOTES
Verse 4: 'ultra vires' -- after explaining the meaning of ultra vires [pronounced ul-tra vy-rees], we were told how a student once approached Ed after class and said that quote in a pompous, academic accent.
Verse 5: 'Lawlapalooza' -- at the annual law music talent quest (of which Ed was a judge), Arthur, Alev, Chad, Bart, and myself performed an African version of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, bare-chested. In delivering his judgment, Ed noted: "When Law students take off their shirts, you realise why they're not Engineering students."
Verse 6: 'Courting tales' -- all that need be said is that the entire classroom became very hot and steamy as Ed read some excerpts of Callinan J's hobby romance novels.
Verse 7: 'delivers 'em twice' -- credit to Qi Jiang from the 9-11 class for this verse. When he read the draft lyrics and saw all the references that we had heard in the 2-4 class, he didn't miss a beat.
Verse 9: 'vexatious litigant' -- after discussing vexatious litigants in class, Heidi Chiu asked the sharp question: "How do you tell who a vexatious litigant is?" Ed's reply was that although it is difficult, you could probably tell by the fact that they're babbling at the top of their lungs and have their hair askew.

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Susan Armstrong is a Litigation lecturer by profession, but in semester 2, 2007, she taught Contracts II, a subject she hadn't looked at for 20 years. (right?) Under her nurturing tutelage we learned, laughed, and lullabyed the lectures away. (right?) There are many similarities to the target in the original score, and a case full of Contracts puns and references. (right?)

Lyrics: Jermir J Punthakey
Performed on Friday, 2nd November, 2007 by: Jermir J Punthakey and Chris Chong
Film: Arthur Kam and Ashley George
Original Score: The Chaser's If Life Were A Musical - Mrs Hendersen

MRS ARMSTRONG

We'll miss you so much, Mrs Armstrong,
We'll miss your light touch, Mrs Armstrong,
Although you haven't taught Contracts for twenty years or so,
It won't stop us learning all of the things we need to know.
Please affirm that you won't go away! (right?)

You say you're retired, Mrs Armstrong,
But teaching's your pride, Mrs Armstrong,
We've listened all we can so let's have that 12 minute break,
We'll return a little late but we sure will stay awake.
Please don't terminate for delay! (right?)

We're your concern, Mrs Armstrong,
We'll learn Barton v Armstrong,
You talked about Lord Denning, boy his judgments are a mess,
With his Hampshire accent he sought to gain legal progress.
While inspiring Justice Kirby! (right?)

Its Louth v Diprose, Mrs Armstrong,
And everyone knows, Mrs Armstrong,
If we take Litigation will you be our teacher then?
We'll be sure to listen more and write you a song again.
Please make sure we get a high CP! (right?)

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Dekho Ab To

Singer : Asha Bhosle, Mohd Rafi , Balbir S, Batish S D
Music : Shankar-Jaikishan
Lyrics : Shailendra

Movie : Jaanwar (1965)
Director : Bhappi Soni
Actors : Rajshree, Shammi Kapoor, Asit Sen, Prithviraj Kapoor, Rehman, Shyama

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Taco Bell boasts zero environmental impact with their new menu which will rely solely on synthetic, lab-produced ingredients.

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Check the last comment for a threat.
Sorry guys, i'll put up a regular blog very soon. Also, no, this is a light hearted message. I get far worse but at least this guy tried to explain.
I'm thinking a blog about books. I got a few funny messages about my books being fake so I'd like to take you through them. Nerd kingdom, here we come

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