Legal Principles and Terms Quiz

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What legal concept is defined as a formal process of taking legal action to resolve a dispute in court?

Remand

Litigation (correct)

Indictment

Extradition

Which term describes a legal document containing a formal list of charges?

Lien

Habeas corpus

Engagement letter

Indictment (correct)

Which of the following best describes 'unconscionable' in a legal context?

A contract or bargain that is so unfair that no reasonable person would agree. (correct)

A contract that is technically sound but very risky.

A contract that is under review for possible changes.

A contract that is impossible to understand.

A jury that fails to reach a unanimous decision is referred to as a:

Hung Jury Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of surrendering an accused person to another jurisdiction for trial?

Extradition Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options describes libel?

A written or recorded statement that damages a person's reputation. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the act of encouraging someone to commit an offense?

Abetting Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when someone other than the victim reports a crime to the police?

Third Party Reporting Signup and view all the answers

What legal concept prevents a defendant from being charged with murder if the victim dies more than a year and a day after the injury?

Year and a Day Rule Signup and view all the answers

In the context of law, what does the term 'undertaking' refer to?

A promise or agreement to do something Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an affidavit in legal proceedings?

To provide a written statement of evidence under oath Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of negligence?

An act without intention to cause harm, but reasonably foreseeable to cause harm Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'in escrow' typically mean in a legal or financial context?

Funds or documents held by a third party until specific conditions are met Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the charges, claims, or liens attached to a property?

Encumbrances Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when an appellate court 'upholds' a lower court decision?

It agrees with the lower court and allows the decision to stand. Signup and view all the answers

What legal concept describes the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often requiring a financial security?

Bail Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'easement' in property law?

An interest in land permitting certain uses without ownership Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'embezzlement'?

The crime of stealing funds from a trust Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legal Principles and Terms

Year and a Day Rule: A legal principle stating that a defendant cannot be held liable for murder if the victim survives more than a year and a day after the harmful act.
Oakes Test: A test used to assess if a Charter right can be limited. The limit must be significant and have demonstrably reasonable means of achieving the goal.
Undertaking: A promise or agreement to perform an action.
Class Action: A lawsuit filed by one party representing multiple individuals with similar claims.
Affidavit: A written statement containing evidence sworn or affirmed to be true before a commissioner of oaths.
Negligence: Actions taken without intent to harm but where a reasonably prudent person would anticipate potential harm.
Tort: A wrongful act (other than breach of contract) causing injury to a person or property, permitting compensation.
Hearsay: Evidence recounting what a witness heard from others.
In Escrow: Holding financial assets or legal documents by a third party pending specified conditions being met.
Damages: Financial compensation awarded by a court for harm caused.
Encumbrances: Liabilities like claims, mortgages, or liens attached to property.
Fiduciary: A person legally obligated to act with utmost honesty and loyalty for the benefit of another.

Legal Actions and Processes

Ratification: Confirmation of agreement to abide by an international agreement.
Owner's Equity: The difference between a property's value and its debts.
Monetary Retainer: Prepayment for future legal services.
Testimony: Oral evidence provided by a witness.
Harassment: Vexatious actions or speech towards an individual based on prohibited grounds.
Exhibit: A physical piece of evidence submitted to a court.
Tenants in Common: Ownership where each owner's share passes to their heir on death.
Remedy: Legal actions taken by an authority to correct an injustice, punish wrongdoing, or compensate.
Unsympathetic Witness: A witness whose testimony favors the opposing side.
Tribunal: A non-court agency that resolves disputes.
Holdback: Deducted funds held by the payer, often in construction contracts.
Bail: Temporary release of an accused, contingent on a guarantee to appear in court.
Easement: A right to use another person's land.
Creditor: A person owed money.
Acquittal: A formal finding of not guilty.
Uphold: An appellate court agreeing with a lower court's decision.
Subpoena: A command by a court for a witness to attend and testify.
Embezzlement: Stealing from an employer or misappropriating entrusted assets.
Title: Legal ownership and possession of property.
Habeas Corpus: A legal order to determine lawful imprisonment.
Engagement Letter: A contract defining a business relationship.
Treason: Betrayal of one's country.
Remand: Sending a case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
Unconscionable: Referring to a contract that is too unfair for a reasonable person to agree to.
Third Party Reporting: Reporting a crime by someone other than the victim.
Hung Jury: A jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict.
Indictment: A formal list of criminal charges.
Sheriff: A justice system official managing courtroom security.
Appeal: A higher court reviewing a lower court's decision.
Litigation: Formal legal action to resolve disputes.
Libel: A written statement damaging someone's reputation.
Trafficking: Selling, giving, transporting, or distributing controlled substances.
Homicide: Killing another person, directly or indirectly.
Extradition: Surrendering an accused to another jurisdiction.
Recidivism: Re-offending after release from prison.
Entrapment: Illegally inducing a person to commit a crime.
Rebut: To contradict opposing evidence.
Exculpatory Evidence: Evidence proving innocence.
Abetting: Encouraging someone to commit a crime.
Liability: Legal responsibility for wrongful actions.
Lien: A right to hold another's property as payment for a debt.
Young Offender: A person aged 12-18 found breaking a criminal law.
Interveners: Third-party participants in legal proceedings.
Slander: An oral statement harming someone's reputation.

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Test your knowledge on various legal principles and terms, including the Year and a Day Rule, Oakes Test, and concepts like negligence and tort. This quiz covers fundamental legal vocabulary and their implications in law. Perfect for students and legal enthusiasts alike!