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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. 1066 in Britain - King William implemented this uniform legal system. He sent judges out to make rulings on cases - thus creating precedents. 1225 - the signing of the Magna Carta established the rule of law in England






2. 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






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. A condensed written summary or abstract






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






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






10. 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.






11. Questioning of a witness during a trial or during the taking of a deposition - by the party opposed to the one who produced the witness.






12. (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated






13. The publication of a statement that denies or casts doubt on another's legal ownership of any property - causing financial loss to that property's owner.






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






15. Discussion with a view to reaching agreement; talking about a conflict where both parties give and take to reach a resolution - without attorneys.






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






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






18. Need a set of laws so that commerce is possible; can't have different laws in every state for business. Uniform Commercial Code. Uniform Partnernship Act. Most states adopt them but not in the exact same form






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






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






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






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






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






24. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






25. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Highest official of a monarch. Granted new an unique remedies.






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






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






32. 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






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






34. Private proceeding in which each party to a dispute argues its position before the other side - and vice versa. A neutral third party may be present and act as an adviser if the parties fail to reach an agreement






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






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






37. Precedents are determined under stare decisis. Courts of law and courts or equity have been combined.






38. Party who defends an appeal






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






40. Occurs when one party to a contract is not given full or accurate information by the other party about the contract subject matter - Intentional misrepresentation of material fact - reasonably relied on by plaintiff resulting in damages






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. A major provider of arbitration services






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






46. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






47. 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






48. State statute that permits a state to obtain personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants






49. Nonverbal communication - such as burning a flag or wearing an armband. The Supreme Court has accorded some symbolic speech protection under the first amendment.






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