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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. Rules governing the admissibility of evidence in trial courts.






2. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury






3. A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between (1) citizens of different states (2) a foreign country and citizens of a state of of different states - or (3) citizens of a state and citizens or subjects of a foreign country. The amount






4. 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.






5. 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






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






7. The principle pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint






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






9. An order to appear in person at a given place and time






10. To confirm priestly authority upon






11. Protects you from unreasonable search and seizure of your home and property






12. A legal proceeding in a court






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






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






15. The resolution of disputes wit hthe assitance of organizations that offer disputesresolution services via the internet.






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






17. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law






18. 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






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






20. Use deductive reasoning to identify relevant legal rules - applying those rules to to the facts of the case and drawing a conclusion.






21. Jurisdiction based on claims against property






22. A final judgment for one side in a lawsuit without trial when a judge finds based on pleadings - affidavits - and depositions that there is no genuine factual issue in the lawsuit






23. Torts committed via the internet






24. 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.






25. A controversey that is not hypotheical or academic but real and substansial; a requirement the must be satisfied before a court will hear a case






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






27. Formal chancery courts - grant unique remedies. These remedies include specific performance - injunction and rescission.






28. The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner






29. (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure






30. The power to speak the law.






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






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






33. State courts that handle only matters relating to the transfer of a person's assets and obligations after that person's death - including issues relating to custody and guardianship of children






34. Drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect






35. A brief outline of what the defendant and the plaintiff will try to prove.






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






37. 1. Federal statute 2. Constitution(U.S.) 3. Diversity of Citizenship($75 -000 or more)






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






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






40. Handle only bankruptcy proceedings - which are governed by federal bankruptcy law






41. On the premises fr the potential financial benefit of the occupier






42. 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.






43. Relieve you of some liability when reasonable care is used






44. Inherent powers of state governments to pass laws to protect the public health - safety - and welfare; the national government has no directly granted police powers but accomplishes the same goals through other delegated powers.






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






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






47. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)






48. The body of laws created by legislative statutes






49. Negate the claim of negligence(assumption of risk - superceding intervening clause)






50. Party who defends an appeal