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Which part of the government creates statutory law?
Which part of the government creates statutory law?
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law drafted the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The UCC is adopted by?
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Law drafted the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The UCC is adopted by?
You have been involved in a car accident and sustained substantial damages. You have hired an attorney to bring a lawsuit against the driver of the other car. In order to win your case the attorney would have to prove that the other driver was responsible for your damages by what standard of proof?
You have been involved in a car accident and sustained substantial damages. You have hired an attorney to bring a lawsuit against the driver of the other car. In order to win your case the attorney would have to prove that the other driver was responsible for your damages by what standard of proof?
Kerry was employed by an upscale women’s clothing store. After working for them for 6 months she became dissatisfied with how she was treated, especially with their requirement that she work overtime during certain times of the year. She communicated her complaints via advertisements in the local paper. As a result of these advertisements she was dismissed (fired) by the store. Kerry has brought a lawsuit against the store based on an alleged violation of her right to free speech. A court hearing this case would probably rule in favor of
Kerry was employed by an upscale women’s clothing store. After working for them for 6 months she became dissatisfied with how she was treated, especially with their requirement that she work overtime during certain times of the year. She communicated her complaints via advertisements in the local paper. As a result of these advertisements she was dismissed (fired) by the store. Kerry has brought a lawsuit against the store based on an alleged violation of her right to free speech. A court hearing this case would probably rule in favor of
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If the University of Arkansas were to require all students to attend a Catholic mass every Sunday, this would probably be considered
If the University of Arkansas were to require all students to attend a Catholic mass every Sunday, this would probably be considered
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In which of the following courts would you normally be entitled have your case heard by a jury?
I. U.S. District Court
II. U.S. Court of Appeals
III. U.S. Supreme Court
In which of the following courts would you normally be entitled have your case heard by a jury? I. U.S. District Court II. U.S. Court of Appeals III. U.S. Supreme Court
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Which of the following ADR procedures is the most popular and is often required by judges before a trial date can be schedule?
Which of the following ADR procedures is the most popular and is often required by judges before a trial date can be schedule?
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Which of the following forms of ADR generally results in a ruling by a neutral third party which is BINDING on the parties?
Which of the following forms of ADR generally results in a ruling by a neutral third party which is BINDING on the parties?
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Dan wants to sue his employer. However Dan cannot sue because his employment contract has a mandatory __________ clause. Because of this clause, Dan and his employer must submit their dispute to a neutral third party who will issue a binding ruling
Dan wants to sue his employer. However Dan cannot sue because his employment contract has a mandatory __________ clause. Because of this clause, Dan and his employer must submit their dispute to a neutral third party who will issue a binding ruling
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Auto Co. manufactures automobiles. Every other auto manufacturer uses steel connecting pins in their cars. Auto Co. uses plastic connecting pins (to save money). If people are injured because the plastic connecting pins break, what type of product liability claim would the injured people bring?
Auto Co. manufactures automobiles. Every other auto manufacturer uses steel connecting pins in their cars. Auto Co. uses plastic connecting pins (to save money). If people are injured because the plastic connecting pins break, what type of product liability claim would the injured people bring?
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A ______________________ is a contract granting a person or firm permission to use a copyright, patent, or trademark for a limited time and in a limited manner.
A ______________________ is a contract granting a person or firm permission to use a copyright, patent, or trademark for a limited time and in a limited manner.
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Nedra posts a false statement of fact about Shaun on Instagram, causing injury to Shaun. Is Instagram liable for defamation?
Nedra posts a false statement of fact about Shaun on Instagram, causing injury to Shaun. Is Instagram liable for defamation?
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Which of the following kinds of contracts is subject to the “statute of frauds?”
I. Contract for the sale of land.
II. Contract cannot be completed within one year.
III. Contract constituted a promise to stand behind the debt of another.
IV. Employment contract in excess of $5,000 per month for an indefinite time period.
Which of the following kinds of contracts is subject to the “statute of frauds?” I. Contract for the sale of land. II. Contract cannot be completed within one year. III. Contract constituted a promise to stand behind the debt of another. IV. Employment contract in excess of $5,000 per month for an indefinite time period.
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Statute of frauds must be in writing
Statute of frauds must be in writing
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LLC pays income tax
LLC pays income tax
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Which of the following business entities is required to pay an income tax?
I. General partnership
II. LLP
III. C corp.
IV. LLC
Which of the following business entities is required to pay an income tax? I. General partnership II. LLP III. C corp. IV. LLC
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- Bonnie and Clyde (not related to each other) form an LLC named “Banks Beware, LLC.” Which of the following is true?
- Bonnie and Clyde (not related to each other) form an LLC named “Banks Beware, LLC.” Which of the following is true?
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Which of the following forms of doing business results in ALL of the owners being free from personal liability for unpaid debts of the business?
I. C Corp.
II. Sole Proprietorship
III. LLC
Which of the following forms of doing business results in ALL of the owners being free from personal liability for unpaid debts of the business? I. C Corp. II. Sole Proprietorship III. LLC
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An agent can be held liable for a contract made on behalf of a principal if __________?
I. No disclosure of principal
II. Implied authority
III. Express authority
IV. Partial Disclosure of Principal
An agent can be held liable for a contract made on behalf of a principal if __________? I. No disclosure of principal II. Implied authority III. Express authority IV. Partial Disclosure of Principal
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Title VII of the 1964 Federal Civil Rights Act included a number of “protected classes” for which discrimination would be illegal. Which of these is NOT one of these classes?
Title VII of the 1964 Federal Civil Rights Act included a number of “protected classes” for which discrimination would be illegal. Which of these is NOT one of these classes?
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Alice, age 24, is an employee of a company subject to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. There was convincing evidence that she was denied a promotion due to the fact that she refused to engage in a sexual relationship with her immediate supervisor. Which of the following is correct?
Alice, age 24, is an employee of a company subject to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. There was convincing evidence that she was denied a promotion due to the fact that she refused to engage in a sexual relationship with her immediate supervisor. Which of the following is correct?
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Activia Yogurt advertised that a daily serving of its yogurt helps prevent colds and the flu. That statement is false. If the FTC pursues a false advertising complaint against the makers of Activia Yogurt will the FTC be successful?
Activia Yogurt advertised that a daily serving of its yogurt helps prevent colds and the flu. That statement is false. If the FTC pursues a false advertising complaint against the makers of Activia Yogurt will the FTC be successful?
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- Which of the following would be most likely to be classified as a “fixture?”
- Which of the following would be most likely to be classified as a “fixture?”
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Shonda is selling her home. Which of the following in and around her home would be considered “real property?”
I. The land on which the home sits.
II. A built-in bookcase.
III. A small hot tub on the deck in the back yard.
Shonda is selling her home. Which of the following in and around her home would be considered “real property?”
I. The land on which the home sits.
II. A built-in bookcase.
III. A small hot tub on the deck in the back yard.
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Alex owns property in a part of town that is zoned for single family residential homes. Alex wants to section off a part of his basement and turn it into an apartment. This would violate the zoning rules. Before Alex can make his basement an apartment he must apply with the city for what?
Alex owns property in a part of town that is zoned for single family residential homes. Alex wants to section off a part of his basement and turn it into an apartment. This would violate the zoning rules. Before Alex can make his basement an apartment he must apply with the city for what?
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Xi is claiming ownership of property on the basis of “adverse possession.” Which of these is NOT one of the requirements of adverse possession?
Xi is claiming ownership of property on the basis of “adverse possession.” Which of these is NOT one of the requirements of adverse possession?
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The U.S. Supreme Court held in Kelo v. City of New London that the power of eminent domain allowed a government to take a property for:
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Kelo v. City of New London that the power of eminent domain allowed a government to take a property for:
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