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Business Law Test
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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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
Rebuttal
Business Ethics
Origins Of Common Law
Writ of execution
2. Handle only bankruptcy proceedings - which are governed by federal bankruptcy law
Principle of rights
Bankruptcy courts
Motion for a directed verdict
Standing to sue
3. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination
Rejoinder
Equal protection clause
Corporate social responsibility
Case law
4. Settlement of civil disputes between parties using neutral mediators or arbitrators without going to court
Compensatory damages
Criminal law
breaches
Alternative dispute resolution
5. A motion made by a party - during trial - claiming the opposing party has insufficient evidence to reasonably support its case
Rejoinder
Motion for judgement as a matter of law
breaches
positive law
6. (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence
Cases on point
Affirmative defense
Contributory negligence
Checks and balances
7. A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)
Slander of quality
Negotiation
in personam jurisdiction
Bill of Rights
8. A doctrine by which equitable relief is denied to one who has waited TOO long to seek relief
laches
due proccess clause
Contributory negligence
Online dispute resolution
9. Contains the courts reasons for its decision - the rules of law that apply - and the judgement
Cyber torts
Federal form of government
Opinions
Motion for judgement on the pleadings
10. To confirm priestly authority upon
Cross-examination
ordinaces
Equitable maxims
Bankruptcy courts
11. Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions
establishment clause
Fifth Amendment
laches
Constitutional Law
12. The branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
law
Burden of proof
jurisprudence
Ninth Amendment
13. Someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
Direct examination
Principle of rights
laches
Petitioner
14. Use deductive reasoning to identify relevant legal rules - applying those rules to to the facts of the case and drawing a conclusion.
Rule of four
importance of common law
Analogy
Stare Decisis and legal Reasoning
15. An example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
State Jurisdiction
Petitioner
in personam jurisdiction
Precedent
16. Wrongs
Torts(Wrongs)
Stages in an A Typical Lawsuit
Equal protection clause
Respondent
17. The publication of false information about another's product - alleging that it is not what its seller claims.
Brief
Arbitration
Slander of quality
Defenses to negligence
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
Online dispute resolution
Pretrial motions
Jurisdiction
Categorical imperative
19. The party against whom legal action is taken; the party against whom a writ of certiorari is sought.
Principle of rights
Negotiation
Respondent
Brief
20. Torts committed via the internet
Ethical reasoning
Rejoinder
Seventh Amendment
Cyber torts
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.
positive law
Federal Jurisdiction
Reporters
Trespass to personal property
22. Protects you from unreasonable search and seizure of your home and property
Fourth Amendment
Third Amendment
Torts(Wrongs)
importance of common law
23. The act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
Default judgement
Service of process
Motion for a directed verdict
Answer
24. Claims
Alleges
Probable cause
Tenth Amendment
Question of law
25. Violation of a law - duty - or other form of obligation - either by engaging in an action or failing to act
Exclusive Jurisdiction
tilitarinism
breaches
First Amendment
26. The rules governing the manner in which civil cases are brough in and progress through the federal courts
Motion for judgement as a matter of law
Equitable maxims
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Case law
27. Three remedies known as land - items of value - or money
Long arm statue
Small Claims courts
Remedies of Law
Tenth Amendment
28. Everyone in the commercial chain will be liable for the defect. (manafacturer - distrubutor - retailer) *end user is not in the commercial chain.
Res ipsa loquitur
importance of common law
Strict product liability
Standing to sue
29. A condensed written summary or abstract
Syllogism
Opening statements
Brief
Criminal law
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)
Opening statements
Question of fact
Bill of Rights
State level appeal eligibility
31. (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff
due proccess clause
Filtering software
Comparative negligence
jurisprudence
32. The First Amendment guarantee that the government will not create and support an official state church
establishment clause
Answer
Symbolic speech
Slander of quality
33. Excessive bail shall not be required - nor excessive fines imposed - nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Eighth Amendment
American Arbitration Association
Motion for a new trial
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.
positive law
Sixth Amendment
Causation in fact
Stare Decisis and legal Reasoning
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
Stages in an A Typical Lawsuit
Courts of equity
Slander of quality
Remedies of Law
36. Economic model that compares the marginal costs and marginal benefits of a decision
positive law
Cost-benefit analysis
Answer
Probable cause
37. The act of changing location from one place to another
Motion
Fifth Amendment
Constitutional Law
Damages
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
State and Federal Court Systems
Precedent
Pretrial motions
Principle of rights
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
diversity of citizenship
Syllogism
Legal reasoning
Fifth Amendment
40. 1. Resident 2. (while within boundaries of state) 3. Long arm statue.
Arbitration clause
Appellee
State Jurisdiction
Counterclaim
41. A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
Affirmative defense
Damages
Tenth Amendment
Statutory Law
42. On the premises fr the potential financial benefit of the occupier
Business invitees
Disparagement of property
laches
Respondent Superior
43. An ethical principle that holds that you should never take any action that infringes on others; agreed-upon rights
When constitutional lawz apply
Principle of rights
due proccess clause
Question of law
44. (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
Syllogism
Cyberlaw
Punitive damages
Compensatory damages
45. A question asked to determine what is true or to what extent something is true
Tenth Amendment
Question of fact
Pretrial motions
Categorical imperative
46. Right to bear arms
Third Amendment
Second Amendment
Malpractice
Corporate social responsibility
47. Negate the claim of negligence(assumption of risk - superceding intervening clause)
Online dispute resolution
Stare Decisis and legal Reasoning
Absolute bar
Motion
48. The body of laws created by legislative statutes
Defense
Statutory Law
due proccess clause
Arbitration clause
49. Propositions or general statements of equitable rules
Respondent Superior
Equitable maxims
Administrative law
in personam jurisdiction
50. Jurisdiction based upon claims against a person - in contrast to jurisdiction over the person's property
in personam jurisdiction
Symbolic speech
Complaint
Malpractice