Business Law Quiz
A breach of a contract is a failure to perform it. True
A court may depart from a precedent if the precedent is no longer valid. TRUE
A decision on a given issue by a court is not binding on an inferior court. False
A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought. TRUE
A federal statute regulates an employment practice. To resolve a dispute concerning the practice, Paula, a judge, will most likely apply the statute.
A state constitution is supreme within the state's borders. True
A state law that conflicts with the U.S. Constitution will be deemed unconstitutional. TRUE
A substantive law creates or defines legal rights and obligations. True
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from …show more content…
decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
As a judge, Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law.
Common law is case law.
Brian's pick-up truck collides with Miranda's semi-trailer on a county highway. Weighing Brian's liability for the collision, Rachel, a judge, reasons by analogy. To reason by analogy is to compare the facts in previous cases and apply the same rule of law.
Civil law is concerned with disputes between persons and other persons and between citizens and their governments.
Common law is a term for law that is common throughout the world. False
Common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us. False
Common law is no longer a source of legal authority. FALSE
Common law is the best and only source of legal authority. False
Congress can only pass legislation that falls within the limits set up by the U.S. Constitution. True
Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution. FALSE
Courts do not depart from precedents. False
Courts often rely on the common law as a guide to interpreting legislation. True
Criminal law focuses on duties that exist between persons. FALSE
Damages is a remedy at law. True
Deductive reasoning involves a main premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. …show more content…
True
Diana is a state court judge. In her court, as in most state courts, she may grant in a particular case equitable and legal remedies.
Each state has its own constitution. True
Gary is a state court judge. In his court, as in most state courts, he may grant equitable and legal remedies.
Hawaii enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by NO ONE
If a provision in the Florida state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
In a suit against Evan, Floyd obtains an injunction. This is an order to do or to refrain from doing a particular act.
In a suit against Sandy, Tippy obtains damages. In the U.S. legal system, this remedy at law is normal.
In an action against Elin, Frank obtains a remedy. This is the legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong.
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 allow the minor to cancel the contract.
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, public policy or social values.
In most states, the courts no longer grant "equitable" remedies. FALSE
In most states, the courts no longer grant "legal" remedies. FALSE
In Sales Distribution Corp. v. Consumer Products Co., the court decides that a precedent is incorrect or inapplicable. The court may rule contrary to the precedent.
Jill is an appellate court judge. In this capacity, Jill establishes a rule of law. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the principle must be adhered to by that court and courts of lower rank.
John is a judge. The function of John and other judges is to interpret and apply the laws.
Julius is a judge. How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines how that statute will be applied.
Kurt is a judge hearing the case of Local Co. v. Macro Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kurt to find previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are as similar as possible.
Law is a body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society. True
Leona enters into a contract with Munchie Bakery to cater a sales conference. When the conference is postponed indefinitely, Leona asks a court to cancel the contract. This request involves an equitable remedy.
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 an equitable remedy.
MaxiMart, Inc., is a discount retailer. MaxiMart's customer service employees are on strike. Sixty of the workers block the entrances to one of MaxiMart's stores. To get them away from the doors, MaxiMart should seek an injunction.
Most state trial court decisions are not published. True
No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety. False
Quinn is a state court judge. In the case of Royal Banners, Inc. v. Superior Flags Co., Quinn establishes a logical relationship by comparing the facts in the case to the facts in other cases and, to the extent the facts are similar, applies the same rule. This is reasoning by analogy.
Remedies in equity include injunctions and decrees of specific performance. True
Rules and regulations adopted by federal administrative agencies are compiled in the Code of Federal Regulations. True
State agency regulations take precedence over conflicting federal agency regulations. FALSE
Statutory law does not include county ordinances. False
The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S. legal system. This system is based on the legal system of England
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 the rules, orders, and decisions of the Federal Trade Commission.
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 ONLY IN MISSISSIPPI.
Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source. FALSE
The Montana Supreme Court decides the case of National Co. v. Overseas Corp. Of nine justices, six believe the judgment should be in National's favor. Justice Peel, one of the six, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Overseas's favor join in a third separate opinion.Refer to Fact Pattern 1-1A. The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Overseas is known as a dissenting opinion.
The River City Council, the Santa Clara County Board, the Texas state legislature, and the U.S. Congress enact laws. These laws constitute statutory law.
The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency.
The chief purpose of such agencies is to perform specific government functions.
The South Carolina Supreme Court decides the case of Toy Co. v. Umbrella Corp. The court issues an opinion that does not indicate which justice authored it. This opinion is a per curiam opinion.
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities. True
The title of a case appears as "Duck Down Corp. v. Egret Feathers Co." The party in whose favor the case was decided could be either party
The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that imposes liability on businesses emitting significant amounts of a certain pollutant into the environment. This statute applies to all of the states.
The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that sets different standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products. This statute applies TO ALL THE STATES
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States TRUE
There is one right answer to every legal question. False
To reason by analogy is syllogistic reasoning because it employs a syllogism. False
To Serena, the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant. Serena is a legal
positivist.
Under Ohio's state constitution, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issues a new rule, the Polk County Commission approves a new property tax measure, and the professors and students at Ohio Law School publish the results of their most recent legal research. Sources of law do not include. the results of legal scholars' research.
Uniform laws apply in all states, including those in which the laws have not been adopted. FALSE
Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source. False
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.
*The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Power is known as a DISSENTING OPINION.
*Bellamy's opinion is known as a CONCURRING OPINION
A court may depart from a precedent if the precedent is no longer valid. TRUE
A decision on a given issue by a court is not binding on an inferior court. False
A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought. TRUE
A federal statute regulates an employment practice. To resolve a dispute concerning the practice, Paula, a judge, will most likely apply the statute.
A state constitution is supreme within the state's borders. True
A state law that conflicts with the U.S. Constitution will be deemed unconstitutional. TRUE
A substantive law creates or defines legal rights and obligations. True
As a judge, Jay applies common law rules. These rules develop from …show more content…
decisions of the courts in legal disputes.
As a judge, Nina decides cases that involve principles of various sources of law.
Common law is case law.
Brian's pick-up truck collides with Miranda's semi-trailer on a county highway. Weighing Brian's liability for the collision, Rachel, a judge, reasons by analogy. To reason by analogy is to compare the facts in previous cases and apply the same rule of law.
Civil law is concerned with disputes between persons and other persons and between citizens and their governments.
Common law is a term for law that is common throughout the world. False
Common law is a term for the laws that are familiar to most of us. False
Common law is no longer a source of legal authority. FALSE
Common law is the best and only source of legal authority. False
Congress can only pass legislation that falls within the limits set up by the U.S. Constitution. True
Constitutional law includes only the U.S. Constitution. FALSE
Courts do not depart from precedents. False
Courts often rely on the common law as a guide to interpreting legislation. True
Criminal law focuses on duties that exist between persons. FALSE
Damages is a remedy at law. True
Deductive reasoning involves a main premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion. …show more content…
True
Diana is a state court judge. In her court, as in most state courts, she may grant in a particular case equitable and legal remedies.
Each state has its own constitution. True
Gary is a state court judge. In his court, as in most state courts, he may grant equitable and legal remedies.
Hawaii enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by NO ONE
If a provision in the Florida state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
In a suit against Evan, Floyd obtains an injunction. This is an order to do or to refrain from doing a particular act.
In a suit against Sandy, Tippy obtains damages. In the U.S. legal system, this remedy at law is normal.
In an action against Elin, Frank obtains a remedy. This is the legal means to recover a right or to redress a wrong.
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 allow the minor to cancel the contract.
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, public policy or social values.
In most states, the courts no longer grant "equitable" remedies. FALSE
In most states, the courts no longer grant "legal" remedies. FALSE
In Sales Distribution Corp. v. Consumer Products Co., the court decides that a precedent is incorrect or inapplicable. The court may rule contrary to the precedent.
Jill is an appellate court judge. In this capacity, Jill establishes a rule of law. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the principle must be adhered to by that court and courts of lower rank.
John is a judge. The function of John and other judges is to interpret and apply the laws.
Julius is a judge. How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines how that statute will be applied.
Kurt is a judge hearing the case of Local Co. v. Macro Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kurt to find previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are as similar as possible.
Law is a body of enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and between individuals and their society. True
Leona enters into a contract with Munchie Bakery to cater a sales conference. When the conference is postponed indefinitely, Leona asks a court to cancel the contract. This request involves an equitable remedy.
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 an equitable remedy.
MaxiMart, Inc., is a discount retailer. MaxiMart's customer service employees are on strike. Sixty of the workers block the entrances to one of MaxiMart's stores. To get them away from the doors, MaxiMart should seek an injunction.
Most state trial court decisions are not published. True
No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety. False
Quinn is a state court judge. In the case of Royal Banners, Inc. v. Superior Flags Co., Quinn establishes a logical relationship by comparing the facts in the case to the facts in other cases and, to the extent the facts are similar, applies the same rule. This is reasoning by analogy.
Remedies in equity include injunctions and decrees of specific performance. True
Rules and regulations adopted by federal administrative agencies are compiled in the Code of Federal Regulations. True
State agency regulations take precedence over conflicting federal agency regulations. FALSE
Statutory law does not include county ordinances. False
The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S. legal system. This system is based on the legal system of England
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 the rules, orders, and decisions of the Federal Trade Commission.
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 ONLY IN MISSISSIPPI.
Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source. FALSE
The Montana Supreme Court decides the case of National Co. v. Overseas Corp. Of nine justices, six believe the judgment should be in National's favor. Justice Peel, one of the six, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Overseas's favor join in a third separate opinion.Refer to Fact Pattern 1-1A. The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Overseas is known as a dissenting opinion.
The River City Council, the Santa Clara County Board, the Texas state legislature, and the U.S. Congress enact laws. These laws constitute statutory law.
The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency.
The chief purpose of such agencies is to perform specific government functions.
The South Carolina Supreme Court decides the case of Toy Co. v. Umbrella Corp. The court issues an opinion that does not indicate which justice authored it. This opinion is a per curiam opinion.
The stability and predictability of the law is essential to business activities. True
The title of a case appears as "Duck Down Corp. v. Egret Feathers Co." The party in whose favor the case was decided could be either party
The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that imposes liability on businesses emitting significant amounts of a certain pollutant into the environment. This statute applies to all of the states.
The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that sets different standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products. This statute applies TO ALL THE STATES
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States TRUE
There is one right answer to every legal question. False
To reason by analogy is syllogistic reasoning because it employs a syllogism. False
To Serena, the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant. Serena is a legal
positivist.
Under Ohio's state constitution, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issues a new rule, the Polk County Commission approves a new property tax measure, and the professors and students at Ohio Law School publish the results of their most recent legal research. Sources of law do not include. the results of legal scholars' research.
Uniform laws apply in all states, including those in which the laws have not been adopted. FALSE
Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source. False
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.
*The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Power is known as a DISSENTING OPINION.
*Bellamy's opinion is known as a CONCURRING OPINION