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Business Law Test

Subjects : law, business-law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Law that involves the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution and state constitutions






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






3. The courts that awarded compensation back in English Realm






4. 14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law - and has been used to combat discrimination






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






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






7. A common law writ issued by a superior court to one of inferior jurisdiction demanding the record of a particular case






8. A court will award money or other relief to a party injured by a breach of contract






9. Torts committed via the internet






10. The preponderance of evidence which means more likely then not.






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






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






13. 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






14. The enumeration in the Constitution - of certain rights - shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.






15. In a jury trial - a motion for the judge to take the decision out of the hands of the jury and to direct a verdict for the party who filed the motion on the ground that the other party has not produced sufficient evidence to support her or his claim.






16. 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






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






18. (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






19. The moral principle that behavior should be determined by duty - A concept developed by the philosopher Immanuel Kant as an ethical guideline for behavior. In deciding whether an action is right or wrong a person should evaluate the action in terms o






20. 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






21. Emphasizes the evolutionary process of law by concentrating on the origin and history of the legal system






22. Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court or type of court.






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






24. In litigation - the amount of monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit as damages. In the context of alternative dispute resolution - the decision rendered by an arbitrator.






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






26. 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






27. A reference to or a quotation from an authority






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






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






30. 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






31. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution - nor prohibited by it to the states - are reserved to the states respectively - or to the people.






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






33. Doctrine under which a person cannot recover for injuries received from a dangerous activity to which she voluntarily exposed herself






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






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






36. An argument made after the plaintiff and defendant have rested their cases. Closing arguments are made prior to the jury charges.






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






38. The body of rules and regulations and orders and decisions created by administrative agencies of government






39. (law) a pleading made by a defendant in response to the plaintiff's replication






40. 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.






41. Jury selection process of questioning prospective jurors - to ascertain their qualifications and determine any basis for challenge.






42. 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






43. Assumption of risk - Superseding cause - and contributory and comparative negligence.






44. 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






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






46. The party who appeals a decision of a lower court






47. 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






48. Contracts - Sales - Negotiable instruments - creditos rights - intellectual property - e-commerce - product liability - torts - agency - business organizations - professional liability - courts and court procedures.






49. Evidence tending to make a fact at issue in the case more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. Only relevant evidence is admissible in court.






50. Right to bear arms