Courts
Mandatory Authority of Court decisions are
Binding on all lower and equal Courts
Name 2 examples of online legal research services
WestLaw, CaseLaw, Lexis
Give an example of a Primary Legal Source
The U.S. Constitution, state constitutions, case law, statutes.
The tort of Battery requires the defendant...
Physically touches the plaintiff with malice
If a person dies without a will, that person has died...
Intestate
Precedent is
Precedent is incorporated into the doctrine of stare decisis and requires courts to apply the law in the same manner to cases with the same facts.
After a real estate closing at the law office, a paralegal will want to make sure the new deed is:
Filed with the Recorder of Deeds
Name 2 Secondary Authorities
Legal Encyclopedia, Law Dictionary, Legal Review
Ms. Taylor hires Mr. Rust to detail her Lamborghini. She gives him authority to purchase any replacement parts it might need with her Master Card Gold. Mr. Rust is the.....
Agent
Owners of a Corporation
Shareholders
True or False: Spouses are required to pay for food and shelter
False: Shelter and medical bills
Land, buildings, trees, and soil are considered affixed items in relation to
Real Property
Contracts for Real Estate and merchandise in excess of $500 must be in writing due to this legal principle
Statute of Frauds
Mr. Rust drives a company car for Taylor Design Co. He is on his way home from work and collides with a vehicle disabled in the traffic lane. Taylor Design Co. is liable for damages. Why or Why not?
No, Coming & Going Rule
If someone wishes to update a will to reflect newly acquired property, they will need to complete a....
Codicil
The court declares that a marriage never existed
Anulment
The source of law that governs contracts
Common Law
Ms. Taylor produces a Country Song and it goes to number 1 on the charts. Mr. Rust claims he wrote the song and only let Ms. Taylor read it. Mr. Rust could sue for
Copyright Infringement
Principle that says the employer is responsible for torts committed by an employee in the scope of employment.
Respondeat Superior
Describe what it means to "mitigate damages"
Plaintiff is responsible to prevent further damage(s) from being caused by their action or lack of action.
Ms. Taylor has designed a hair dryer which will dispense unique dyes to color hair and "hide the gray". She wants to protect the design from competitors. Ms. Taylor should consider.....
A Patent
Define "beneficiary"
Person who is left something of value in a will
Under the concept of Eminent Domain, the government may seize private land if it is to be used for....
The Public Good
Name 2 intentional torts
Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment
Describe lack of Capacity as it refers to contracts
Under 18, intoxicated, mental disability