Exam 1: Introduction to Law

The scholars of jurisprudence generally agree on the theory of law.

Uniform laws are:

A state statute that prohibits "baby buying" regardless of circumstances is a law that most closely follows which theory of jurisprudence?

Legal and equitable remedies:

Stare decisis is Latin for "let the decision stand."

Party autonomy is not permitted in international contracts.

On faxed documents,it is often difficult to tell if a signature is authentic,both because clarity is a problem and also because signatures can be cut and pasted onto new documents from old documents.The Uniform Commercial Code provides that anything placed on a document with the intent to authenticate it is a binding signature for a valid contract.The UCC definition:

The Family Leave Act was passed by Congress in 1993.The Act requires certain employers (those of a certain size)to give 12 weeks of leave to their employees for the birth or adoption of a child or the care of an ill spouse,parent,or child.Answer the following questions: a.In which set of statutes will this new law be found? b.Is the statute a civil or criminal law? c.Is the statute an example of legislating natural law?

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)has been adopted in all 50 states.

​NAFTA is a treaty of the United States,Canada,and Mexico.Which term describes this treaty?

Ellen Benson has been operating a small catering business out of her home.Business growth is now requiring an office and kitchen facilities.Before expanding facilities,Ellen wishes to incorporate her business.Where would Ellen find the laws of incorporation?

Jane Dixon is going to create a limited liability company for operating her business that does billing for physicians and medical laboratories.Jane is unsure whether her state allows for the creation of limited liability companies.Advise Jane on the best place to look for finding whether she can create a limited liability company in her state:

Common law:

Which is $\underline{\text{not}}$ an example of private law?

For each of the following actions,describe the sources of law the individuals should consult: a.obtaining a bicycle license b.incorporating a company c.determining how many feet of set back are required for residential construction d.selling securities on a national exchange

When the music companies filed suit against the peer-to-peer file sharers on copyrighted music,they wanted legal and equitable remedies.Which of the following is an equitable remedy?

​Write the type of law (federal,state,city or county,private)for each of the following: ​HOA regulations Dog licenses Internal Revenue Code Model Business Corporation Act Real estate licenses Emissions permits Securities registration

There are no criminal laws at the federal level.

In confirmation hearings of nominated judges and justices,what role may stare decisis play in the questioning of the nominee?

Anna feels,after negotiating her first few plumbing contracts,that there is a pricing conspiracy involving other plumbing contractors that keeps her from really breaking into the market.Her business is located in Tempe,Arizona.Where would Anna find the law on anticompetitive behavior?