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Business Law Test

Subjects : law, business-law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Use deductive reasoning to identify relevant legal rules - applying those rules to to the facts of the case and drawing a conclusion.






2. A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power






3. Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.






4. Excessive bail shall not be required - nor excessive fines imposed - nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.






5. (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness






6. Liability without fault. (Strict product liability)






7. A question that had to do with the US Constitution - acts of Congress - or treaties; it provides a basis for federal jurisdiction






8. The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone






9. An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes






10. A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)






11. Emphasizes the evolutionary process of law by concentrating on the origin and history of the legal system






12. 1. Resident 2. (while within boundaries of state) 3. Long arm statue.






13. A body of rulings made by judges that become part of a nation's legal system






14. A nonbinding process in which attorneys for both sides present synopses of their cases to a jury - which renders an advisory opinion on the basis of these presentations






15. In a jury trial - a motion for the judge to take the decision out of the hands of the jury and to direct a verdict for the party who filed the motion on the ground that the other party has not produced sufficient evidence to support her or his claim.






16. A motion asserting that the trial was so fundamentally flawed (because of error - newly discovered evidence - prejudice - or another reason) that a new trial is necessary to prevent a miscarriage of justice.






17. In a lawsuit - an issue involving the application or interpretation of a law. Only a judge - not a jury - can rule on questions of law.






18. Any source of law that a court must follow when deciding a case. This includes constitutions - statues - and regulations - that govern the issue being decided - as well as previous court decisions in the same jurisdiction.






19. The question of whether an issue lies within the authority and jurisdiction of the arbitrator. A matter may be declared non-arbitrable either because certain steps - timetables and procedures have not been followed prior to submitting it to arbitrati






20. The process by which the parties in a dispute submit their difference to the judgment of an impartial person or group appointed by mutual consent






21. Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors - to ascertain their qualifications and determine any basis for challenge.






22. Courts that handle cases that involve less than $5000






23. Jurisdiction based upon claims against a person - in contrast to jurisdiction over the person's property






24. Everyone in the commercial chain will be liable for the defect. (manafacturer - distrubutor - retailer) *end user is not in the commercial chain.






25. Enforcable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and thier society.






26. Contains the courts reasons for its decision - the rules of law that apply - and the judgement






27. Requirement that a case can only be heard by the Supreme Court if four justices vote to hear the case






28. Contracts - Sales - Negotiable instruments - creditos rights - intellectual property - e-commerce - product liability - torts - agency - business organizations - professional liability - courts and court procedures.






29. A judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)






30. To confirm priestly authority upon






31. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






32. A warrant authorizing law enforcement officials to search for objects or people involved in the commission of a crime and to produce them in court






33. Previously decided cases that are as similar as possible to the one under consideration






34. When the matter is between private parties the constitution laws do not apply. Between individuals and government organizations then constitutional laws apply.






35. In order to bring a lawsuit before a court a party must have a sufficient 'stake' in a matter to justify seeking relief through the court system






36. (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based






37. Party who defends an appeal






38. The power to speak the law.






39. Based on the idea that law is just one of many institutions in society and that it is shaped by social forces and needs






40. A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society






41. (law) a pleading by the defendant in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder






42. A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him






43. A wrongful act that the actor had no right to do






44. Ethical or unethical behaviors by employees in the context of their jobs






45. Adj. from the Latin 'against or about a thing -' referring to a lawsuit or other legal action directed toward property - rather than toward a particular person. Thus - if title to property is the issue - the action is 'in rem.' The term is important






46. The publication of false information about another's product - alleging that it is not what its seller claims.






47. A rule of evidence whereby the negligence of an alleged wrongdoer can be inferred from the fact that the accident happened






48. Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions






49. An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time






50. If the injured party can be made whole by receiving something of economic value - the remedy is a legal remedy [damages] - if a remedy at law is inadequate - a litigant may seek a remedy in equity - which involves notions of fair dealing and justice