Exam 1: B: Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning

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

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

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

A defendant is a person against whom a lawsuit is brought.

Courts do not depart from precedents.

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

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

A reference to "28 U.S.C.Section 1332" means that a statute can be found in section 1332 of title 28 of the United States Code.

Anchorage Marina in Bay Harbor sponsors a fishing tournament that the crew of the Chimera enters.The prizes include cash and discount certificates for nautical equipment.Under the principles discussed in "A Sample Court Case," Fehr v.Algard,the offer of a prize in a contest is

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

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

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

Criminal law focuses on duties that exist between persons.

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

Uniform laws apply in all states,including those in which the laws have not been adopted.

Most state trial court decisions are not published.

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,

A judge's function is to make the law.

No state has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety.

A state constitution is supreme within the state's borders.