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Business Law Vocab - 2
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1. Talking trash
Defamation
second requirement of a contract
John Locke
strict liability
2. Punishable by a prison sentence of one year or more
Shire Reeves
Contributory Negligence
What section of the Constitution grants congress it's powers?
felony
3. No state can deny citizens due process. (14th amendment) this incorporates states to be ruled under the constitution
operation of law
Incorporation clause
intrusion
negligent retention
4. Type of intent to be proved; means a guilty state of mind
rejection
mens rea
Separation of powers
Concurring Opinion
5. They set time limits for debate - decide how fast the law should be deliberated and when the bill goes to the floor for debate.
Fraud
counter offer
The job of the Rules Committee
Commercial Exploitation
6. Injuries caused by neglect and oversight rather than deliberate conduct.
Writ of Certiorari
Negligence and strict liability
Concurring Opinion
French social commentator and political thinker who created the Separation of Powers theory
7. Type of intent to be proved; means the guilty act
actus reus
Veto
mirror image rule
tort
8. The obligation to decide current cases based on previous rulings.
Current Chief Justice
Step one in filing a civil law suit
agreement
precedent
9. The defendant (defamer) knew the statement was false or acted with reckless disregard to the truth
letters of intent
Step two in filing a civil law suit
Malice
element 3 of a negligence lawsuit
10. A less serious crime often punishable by less than one year in prison
Significance of 'On the Laws and Customs of England'
Defamation
misdemeanor
Medicare fraud
11. Complaint and summons are served to defendant; answer is provided within 30 days
Fraud
Appellee
The percentage vote to pass a bill
Step one in filing a civil law suit
12. Legality; the subject matter must be legal
third requirement of a contract
Henry DeBracton
lible
false imprisonment
13. Judges who disagree with the majority holding; states their opposing opinion
uniform commercial code
Dissenting Opinion
Significance of 'On the Laws and Customs of England'
Bill of Right
14. Establishes the idea precendent
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15. A party may ask the court to order an examination to find out if physical or mental damage is relevant
Supremacy clause
regulation of interstate commerce
Physical and Mental examination
The percentage vote to pass a bill
16. Cruel and unusual punishment
Physical and Mental examination
Number of Justices in the Supreme Court?
eighth amendment
How much of a majority is it to override a presidents veto
17. If the proceedings of a business occur intrastate but will eventually effect proceedings interstate - this rule states that congress may interfere
when a bill is introduced to the Sentate is must have...
The last step of a bill in the House of representatives is...
Substantial effect rule
Shire Reeves
18. Requires a meeting of the minds
mens rea
counter offer
What section of the Constitution grants congress it's powers?
agreement
19. When a law remains untouched on the presidents desk for over 10 days after congress's adjournment
Mail Fraud
Tortious interference with a contract
Pocket Veto
Veto
20. Proposed statutes - submitted to Congress or a legislature
Administrative Law
revocation
Medicare fraud
Bill
21. Written questions that the opposing party must answer in writing under oath
Who regulates commercial speech
Interrogatories
Step three in filing a civil law suit
Negligence
22. A federal statute that applies to the sale of goods (NOT real estate or services)
The last step of a bill in the House of representatives is...
uniform commercial code
Arbitration
Filibuster
23. A defendant engaging in an ultrahazardous activity is virtually always liable for any harm that results
element 5 of a negligence lawsuit
strict liability
eighth amendment
Bill
24. Factual case
element 3 of a negligence lawsuit
Contributory Negligence
conversion(2)
Mediation
25. Termination when the offeror dies or the physical contract is destroyed
element 5 of a negligence lawsuit
After a bill enters the house of rep or senate - it goes where...
operation of law
Intermediate scrutiny
26. Type of intentional tort (and crime); injuring someone by deliberate deception
The primary drafter of the constitution
Pocket Veto
Fraud
Request of production of documents and things
27. Sponsor.
Comparative Fault
Res ipsa loquitor
Strict scrutiny
When a bill is introduced to the house of representatives it must have a...
28. The introduction of a neutral third party in resolving a dispute; issues a binding decision.
Separation of powers
Arbitration
Fraud
embezzlement
29. The introduction of a neutral third party in resolving a dispute; not a binding decision. Voluntary settlement.
Fraud
Malice
Mediation
negligent hiring
30. Article I - Section 8
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31. If the plaintiff is even slightly negligent he/she recovers nothing
Wire Fraud
agreement
Contributory Negligence
Patriot Act
32. Gender related; such laws must be substantially related to important government objectives. (gov't cant discriminate based on gender through the law making process)
Significance of 'On the Laws and Customs of England'
Defamation
Negligence
Intermediate scrutiny
33. Due process or the right to a hearing
forseeable harm
fifth amendment
Common Law
element 1 of a negligence lawsuit
34. To a committee to be studied; and then debated and voted upon; this is where new amendments can be added.
element 4 of a negligence lawsuit
Mediation
After a bill enters the house of rep or senate - it goes where...
Where the bill goes after conference committee
35. Presiding officer (senator)
intrusion
when a bill is introduced to the Sentate is must have...
Step three in filing a civil law suit
element 5 of a negligence lawsuit
36. A plaintiff may generally recover even if he/she is partially negligible
Wire Fraud
Comparative Fault
Year when 'On the Laws and Customs of England' was written
Tortious interference with a contract
37. 2/3 vote
Assumption of the risk
How much of a majority is it to override a presidents veto
Tortious interference with a contract
negligent hiring
38. (1)misrepresentation (2)concealment with the intent to take advantage of someone; deception of a person for the purpose of obtaining money or property
Fraud
Style of a Case
The job of the Rules Committee
Bill
39. Judge made law; based on precedent - which leads to stare decisis
first requirement of a contract
Incorporation clause
Common Law
actus reus
40. Using two or more racketeering acts to accomplish any of the following goals: (1) investing or acquiring legitimate businesses with criminal money (2)maintaining or acquiring businesses through criminal activity
RICO
Legal Issue Presented
Stare Decisis
Litigation
41. Common law rule; acceptance must be made on the same terms as the offer
mirror image rule
Pleadings
Writ of Certiorari
trespass
42. There is no intention to a contract but the plaintiff gives some benefit to the defendant who knows the plaintiff expects compensation. it would be unjust not to award the damages.
quasi contract
mens rea
Dicta
Style of a Case
43. Discovery phase: chance for the party to learn about its opponent.
Step two in filing a civil law suit
Contributory Negligence
Holding
Mediation
44. Lack of opinion - malice as to public figures - negligence to private individuals
fourth amendment
To prove injury the defamation must show...
first amendment
Arbitration
45. An act of a senate member to delay the close of debate or force a decision to be made.
first amendment
element 5 of a negligence lawsuit
Voir Dire
Filibuster
46. Trial.
fifth amendment
operation of law
Step four in filing a civil law suit
fourth amendment
47. Fraud using electronic communications of any kind;
Procedural due process
Common Law
Wire Fraud
Intermediate scrutiny
48. Attorneys ask jurors a set of questions to determine bias
fifth amendment
first requirement of a contract
Voir Dire
In a lawsuit attorneys have a burden of proof that shows liability by
49. United States is a party; the case is about a federal statute; the suit is between citizens of two different states and the the amt is over 75 -000
counter offer
How Federal Law has jurisdiction in a lawsuit
when a bill is introduced to the Sentate is must have...
Voir Dire
50. Using false statements or bribes to obtain medicare payments from the federal or state government
Equal Protection Clause
Medicare fraud
Concurring Opinion
Malice
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