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Business Law Test

Subjects : law, business-law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The unlawful taking or harming of another's personal property; interference with another's right to the exclusive possession of his or her personal property.






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






3. Torts committed via the internet






4. 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






5. Violation of a law - duty - or other form of obligation - either by engaging in an action or failing to act






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






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






8. (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence






9. The obligation of organization management to make decisions and take actions that will enhance the welfare and interests of society as well as the organization






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






11. 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






12. The party who appeals a decision of a lower court






13. To be on the land of another without right or permission of the owner






14. 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.






15. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication






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






17. The body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government






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






19. Authority shared by both federal and state courts






20. Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right






21. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






22. (accident - breach of contract - or other event) > Party consults with Attorney(Initial client interview - signing of retainer agreement) > Informal investigation > Plaintiffs attorney files complaint > Defendant attorney files answer to complaint or






23. Specific length of time an individual can sue for injury resulting from negligence






24. Economic model that compares the marginal costs and marginal benefits of a decision






25. Judges must abide by precedents in thier jurisdictions.






26. Statutes adopted in many states that impose strict liability upon tavern owners for injuries to third parties caused by their intoxicated patrons






27. A major provider of arbitration services






28. Any testimony given in court about a statement made by someone else who was not under oath at the time of the statement






29. Law concerned with public wrongs against society






30. Motion to dismiss - motion for judgment on the pleadings - motion of summary judgement(amont others - motion to strike - motion to make more definite and certain - motion for judgement on the pleadings - motion to compel discovery - motion for summar






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






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






33. The clause in the Constitution (Article I - Section 8 - Clause 1) that gives Congress the power to regulate all business activities that cross state lines or affect more than one state or other nations.






34. Liability without fault. (Strict product liability)






35. Federal regulatory agencies that are independent - thus not fully under the power of the president. Ex. Federal Trade Commission - Securities and Exchange Commission.






36. The First Amendment guarantee that citizens may freely engage in the religious activities of their choice






37. A motion made by a party - during trial - claiming the opposing party has insufficient evidence to reasonably support its case






38. Is strict liability hold a claim if the product or service in question is...






39. Statements made by the plaintiff and the defendant in a lawsuit that detail the facts - charges - and defenses involved in the litigation. The complaint and answer are part of the pleadings.






40. Supreme Court followed by the U.S. Court of Appeals and The highest state courts. Then followed by federal administrative agencies. U.S. District Courts - Specialized U.S. Courts(bankruptcy courts - court of Federal claims - court of international tr






41. A routine court order that attempts to enforce the judgment that has been granted to a plaintiff by authorizing a sheriff to carry it out






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






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






44. The body of conventional - or written - law of a particular society at a particular point in time.






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






46. The location where something takes place - esp. a trial






47. A claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action






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






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






50. Jurisdiction based on claims against property