Question 1

At a prison in Ohio,inmate Steve recruits other inmates to play Towers & Trolls,a potentially violent,fantasy,role-playing game.Ryan,the prison's warden,confiscates the game materials and bans its play at the prison.Under the principles discussed in "A Sample Court Case," Singer v.Raemisch,Ryan most likely acted

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The answer of At a prison in Ohio,inmate Steve recruits...

Question 2

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co.v.Power Play Corp.Of nine justices,six believe the judgment should be in Livewire's favor.Justice Bellamy,one of the six,writes a separate opinion.The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power's favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1.These opinions are collected and published in volumes called

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Opinions like these are collected and published in volumes called reporters.

Question 3

In a suit against Sandy,Tippy obtains damages.In the U.S.legal system,this remedy at law is

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Tippy obtaining damages in a suit against Sandy is a normal remedy at law in the U.S. legal system. Damages are a common remedy for monetary compensation in legal disputes. Equitable remedies, on the other hand, involve actions that force a party to do something or cease doing something, such as an injunction or specific performance. Unlike equitable remedies, damages are an available remedy in most legal disputes, making it a normal remedy at law.

Question 4

In a suit against Corbin,Donatella obtains damages.This is

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Damages refer to a payment of money or property as compensation, which Donatella obtained in the suit against Corbin.

Question 5

Craig is a state court judge.In his court,as in most state courts,legal and equitable remedies have merged.But it is important to distinguish between equitable and legal remedies

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It is important to distinguish between equitable and legal remedies because it helps parties to request the proper remedy when seeking relief in court. While both types of remedies have merged in most state courts, understanding the differences between them can still be beneficial for litigants.

Question 6

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co.v.Power Play Corp.Of nine justices,six believe the judgment should be in Livewire's favor.Justice Bellamy,one of the six,writes a separate opinion.The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power's favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1.Bellamy's opinion is known as

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Bellamy's opinion agrees with the majority judgment, but provides separate reasoning for the decision. This is a concurring opinion.

Question 7

The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency.The chief purpose of such agencies is to

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Administrative agencies like the Securities Exchange Commission are created to perform specific government functions, such as regulating securities and enforcing laws related to them. They are not meant to act as liaisons between federal and state governments, impose uniform laws on states, or standardize laws for the executive and judicial branches.

Question 8

In a suit against Evan,Floyd obtains an injunction.This is

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An injunction is an order by a court to do or to refrain from doing a particular act. It is typically used in cases where there is a fear of irreparable harm or injury if the act is not stopped or prevented.

Question 9

The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that issues rules,orders,and decisions.The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes.The Jackson County Board and the Peach City Council enacts ordinances.Administrative law includes

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The answer of The Federal Trade Commission is a government...

Question 10

In an action against Elin,Frank obtains a remedy.This is

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Obtaining a remedy means obtaining a legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong. This implies seeking damages or relief from a court of law. Options A, B, and C relate to the sources of the law, but they do not necessarily imply that a specific person or entity has obtained a remedy.

Question 11

Maggie and Nate enter into a contract for the sale of car,but Nate later refuses to deliver the goods.Maggie asks a court to order Nate to perform as promised.Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

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Ordering a party to perform as promised is an equitable remedy, specifically known as specific performance. This is a remedy that is granted by a court when monetary damages are not sufficient to remedy the breach of contract.

Question 12

A federal statute regulates an employment practice.To resolve a dispute concerning the practice,Paula,a judge,will most likely apply

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As a judge, Paula is responsible for interpreting and applying the law, and in this case, the federal statute is directly applicable to the employment practice in question. Therefore, Paula will most likely apply the statute to resolve the dispute, rather than any outdated or unrelated common law doctrines, or her personal philosophy of law.

Question 13

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co.v.Power Play Corp.Of nine justices,six believe the judgment should be in Livewire's favor.Justice Bellamy,one of the six,writes a separate opinion.The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power's favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1.The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Power is known as

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The answer of Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides...

Question 14

In Export Co.v.Imports,Inc. ,there is no precedent on which the court can base a decision.The court can consider,among other things,

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Since there is no legal precedent to guide the court's decision in Export Co. v. Imports, Inc., the court may consider factors such as public policy or social values. Therefore, choice C is the best answer that includes both public policy and social values.

Question 15

In a suit against Vladimir over the performance of a contract,Wyler obtains rescission.This is

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Rescission is the cancellation of a contract, meaning that the parties are released from their obligations under the contract and any consideration exchanged is returned. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 16

Lewis is a state court judge.Like other judges,Lewis often refers to secondary sources of law for guidance.These sources include

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The answer of Lewis is a state court judge.Like other...

Question 17

In Ben v.City Car Dealership,a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car.Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v.Even Steven Auto Deals,Inc. ,,a case with similar facts.Under the doctrine of stare decisis,the trial court is likely to

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Stare decisis is a legal principle that requires courts to follow previous decisions in similar cases. Since the facts of Daphne v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc. are similar to those in Ben v. City Car Dealership, the trial court is likely to follow the previous decision and allow the minor to cancel the contract. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Question 18

The legislature of the state of Mississippi enacts a new statute that sets standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products.This statute applies

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The statute enacted by the legislature of the state of Mississippi only applies within the state of Mississippi and does not have jurisdiction in any other state.

Question 19

As a judge,Diane applies common law rules.These rules develop from

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Common law is a body of law that is developed by judges over time through their decisions in legal disputes. It is based on precedents and traditions rather than written laws or regulations. Therefore, Diane as a judge applies common law rules that have been established through the decisions of previous judges in similar cases.

Question 20

Hawaii enacts a state law that violates the U.S.Constitution.This law can be enforced by

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The answer of Hawaii enacts a state law that violates...

Quiz 1: Business and Its Legal Environment