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Unit�1 Review:
1.A law that restricts a fundamental right violates substantive due process unless it promotes a compelling or overriding state interest. TRUE
2. Owen claims that a Pennsylvania state statue infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on: the content of the statute
3. A Rhode Island state statute imposes a prison term, without a trail, on all street vendors who operate in certain areas. A Court would likely hold this statute to be : unconstitutional under the due process clause
4. Leo, a resident of Missouri, owns a warehouse in Nebraska. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Opal, a resident of Kansas. Opan files a suit aagainst Leo in Nebraska.� Regarding this suite, Nebraska ask: in rem jurisdiction
5. Carol files a suit against Delta Corporation.� Delta responds that it appears from the pleading the parties do not dispute the facts and the only question is how the law applies to those fact. Delta support this response with witnesses; sworn statements: a motion of summary judgement

Unit 2 Review:
1. In tort law, an actor who knows the substantial certainty that certain�consequences will result from an act has intent. TRUE
2. False imprisonment is a tort only if confinement is unjustified. TRUE
3. Mary is accused of slander. Slander includes: oral defamatory statements only
4. Leo hears Mona falsely accuse Nick of stealing from their employer. The statement is defamatory: because Leo heard it.
5. Todd files a suit against United Media Corporation for defamation. Actual malice must be shown for recovery of damages if Todd is: a� public figure
6.� Sam, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new bridge. When the bridge collapses due to faculty construction, Sam is sued by those injured in the collapse. As a professional, Sam is held to the same standard of care of: other engineers.
7. Beth is injured in a car accident and sues Curt, alleging negligence.

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