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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. 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






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






3. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






4. Settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court






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






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






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






8. A doctrine by which equitable relief is denied to one who has waited TOO long to seek relief






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






10. To confirm priestly authority upon






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






12. The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do






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






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






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






16. Wrongs






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






18. 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






19. The party against whom legal action is taken; the party against whom a writ of certiorari is sought.






20. Torts committed via the internet






21. 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.






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






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






24. Claims






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






26. The rules governing the manner in which civil cases are brough in and progress through the federal courts






27. Three remedies known as land - items of value - or money






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






29. A condensed written summary or abstract






30. Automotic appeal based on procedure/law. appeal cannot be made on a error of fact. Car accident example. procedure - wrong court date. law - issue of law is wrong. U.S. Supreme Court appeal is still possible with permission(write of certerori)






31. (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff






32. The First Amendment guarantee that the government will not create and support an official state church






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






34. The constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel - the right to confront witnesses - and the right to a speedy and public trial.






35. (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






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






37. The act of changing location from one place to another






38. 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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. An ethical principle that holds that you should never take any action that infringes on others; agreed-upon rights






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






45. A question asked to determine what is true or to what extent something is true






46. Right to bear arms






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






48. The body of laws created by legislative statutes






49. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules






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