Contracts
when the bouncer let's you into the club
what is valid consideration?
this type of crime requires the prosecution to prove causation
what is a results crime?
this type of personal jurisdiction applies to out of state residents
what is long arm jurisdiction?
the following hypothetical is this type of intentional tort:
Alex owns a private orchard in rural Oregon. The property is fenced and posted with “No Trespassing” signs.
Jordan, a tech enthusiast, flies a drone to test its camera features. While flying, Jordan’s drone flies 20 feet over Alex’s orchard, hovers briefly, and takes high-resolution photos of the apple trees. The drone then accidentally lands on Alex’s property, crushing several apple saplings.
what is trespass to land?
the following is an example of this type of statute in civil procedure:
A defendant who commits a tort within California is subject to long arm jurisdiction.
what is a special acts statute?
Timely and Communicated
What is valid revocation of an offer?
intent and depraved heart satisfy this murder conviction
what is second degree murder?
the following is an example of this type of ORF:
Dr. Lee, a solo medical practitioner in rural Montana, provides specialized orthopedic consultations via telemedicine for hospitals in neighboring states.
One day, a patient from Florida, while vacationing in Montana, visits Dr. Lee for a knee injury. Months later, back in Florida, the patient suffers complications and sues Dr. Lee in Florida state court for medical malpractice.
The patient argues that Florida has personal jurisdiction because:
The injury manifested in Florida,
Dr. Lee’s website is accessible in Florida, and
The patient resides there.
Dr. Lee moves to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.
what is defendant's interest in avoiding the forum?
the following is an example of this type of intentional tort:
Riley is a software developer who mines cryptocurrency for personal investment. Riley stores 2,000 units of CryptoX in a digital wallet secured with a private key.
Taylor, a former colleague, discovers Riley’s private key through a phishing email and transfers 1,000 units of CryptoXto their own wallet. Taylor claims it was a “loan” and intends to return the coins later, arguing Riley has no actual possession of digital assets like CryptoX.
Riley never consented to the transfer and demands the return of the cryptocurrency. Taylor refuses.
what is conversion?
the following is the definition to this doctrine in criminal law:
a Defendant has no duty to retreat if they are threatened with serious bodily harm or deadly force in their own home
what is the castle doctrine?
in these type of contracts, full performance is required for there to be acceptance
noscitur a sociis is an example of this concept
the following is an example of this type of issue:
ByteBurst, Inc., a small tech startup based in Oregon, licenses cybersecurity software from DataShield Ltd., a large corporation headquartered in New York.
The license agreement (which DataShield drafted) contains a clause stating:
“Any dispute arising out of or related to this agreement shall be litigated exclusively in the state or federal courts of New York County, New York.”
When signing, ByteBurst’s CEO clicks “I Agree” on a long online agreement without reading the full terms.
A year later, DataShield’s update allegedly corrupts ByteBurst’s servers, causing massive data loss. ByteBurst sues DataShield for negligence and breach of contract in Oregon federal court.
what is an unreasonable forum selection clause?
the following is an example of this type of tort:
BlazeCo manufactures fireworks in a densely populated neighborhood. Despite taking every possible safety precaution, one night a batch of fireworks explodes unexpectedly, damaging nearby homes, breaking windows, and causing minor injuries to several residents.
what is a strict liability tort?
the following elements belong to this section of the Restatements:
(1) offer;
(2) reliance;
(3) reasonable reliance;
(4) substantial reliance;
(5) the offeror can foresee the reliance;
(6) justice requires an imposition
what is section 87(2)?
the best alternative basis for liability for the following hypothetical:
After surviving a severe car accident, Dana spends three months in the hospital. Her neighbor, Leo, visits her daily, feeds her pets, mows her lawn, and even pays her outstanding utility bills to keep her house from being repossessed. Dana never asked for this, and Leo never mentioned payment — he simply felt it was the right thing to do.
A few months after Dana recovers, she learns what Leo did. Deeply moved, she tells him, “You went above and beyond for me — I’ll pay you back every cent you spent, plus $2,000 for all the trouble.” Leo gratefully accepts, but later, Dana never follows through.
what is promissory restitution?
the following hypothetical is an example of this type of crime:
Late one evening, Tanya walks up to Rafael’s home. She knows Rafael is out of town for the weekend. Tanya’s plan is to steal a rare guitar Rafael keeps in his living room.
The front door is locked, but Tanya notices a small window slightly open in the kitchen. She quietly pushes it open and climbs inside. Once inside, she realizes Rafael’s dog is barking loudly — afraid the noise will attract attention, she panics and leaves the house immediately without taking anything.
what is burglary?
this type of issue is triggered in the following hypothetical:
Greenfield County wants to clear title to several parcels of abandoned land for redevelopment. One parcel belongs to Aisha, who inherited it from her late aunt. Aisha has moved recently and now lives in another city, but her mail is being forwarded from the old address.
Before filing a quiet title action, the County’s property clerk:
Checks the tax rolls (which still list Aisha’s old address).
Sends a single letter by ordinary mail to that address, not marked for forwarding.
Does not attempt to call Aisha, check the forwarding notice, or post notice on the property, even though the County’s assessor’s office has a current email address on file from Aisha’s recent tax payment inquiry.
The letter is returned “undeliverable.”
Despite that, the County proceeds with the quiet title action, publishes a short notice in a local newspaper once a week for three weeks (as required by statute), and takes title to the property by default.
Months later, Aisha learns of the sale and sues.
what is due process requires notice to be reasonably calculated under the circumstances to give actual notice (RC + UTC = AN)?
the following is an example of this type of causation standard:
Three friends — Alice, Bob, and Charlie — are at a large, open field participating in a friendly paintball competition.
Alice is sitting on a bench nearby, watching. While the players are firing paintballs at one another:
Bob and Charlie both simultaneously fire at the same general area.
One of the paintballs hits Alice in the eye, causing permanent injury.
It is impossible to determine which paintball caused the injury because both Bob and Charlie were negligent in failing to ensure Alice was out of range.
what is alternative liability?
the following are the elements for this type of consent in torts:
(1) Defendant subjectively believed Plaintiff consented;
(2) there are objective circumstances that support the belief;
(3) Defendant does not exceed the scope of consent
what is apparent consent?
the following hypothetical is an example of this section of the Restate of Contracts 2:
Jordan is the owner of a small organic farm. Alex, a tech entrepreneur, tells Jordan that he wants to buy the entire farm for $1.5 million and expand it into a farm-to-table resort. Over several months, they negotiate terms, and Alex repeatedly says things like,
“You have my word — the deal is done. We’ll sign the papers soon.”
They draft an unsigned letter of intent, but never formalize a written contract.
Relying on Alex’s assurances, Jordan:
Cancels a separate pending sale to another buyer for $1.2 million.
Stops planting new seasonal crops, anticipating that Alex will take over operations soon.
Spends $50,000 removing old equipment and storage facilities that Alex said he didn’t want.
Two months later, Alex backs out, claiming “We never had a signed writing, so there’s no enforceable land contract.”
what is R2 § 139?
the following is this type of homicide crime:
Jordan and Casey are long-time coworkers who’ve had growing tension over months. Casey constantly mocks Jordan during meetings and recently got Jordan suspended after accusing them of stealing a client.
Day of the Killing:
A week after returning to work, Jordan sees Casey on the office rooftop during lunch. Jordan goes downstairs, grabs a kitchen knife from the breakroom, and returns to the roof about 10 minutes later.
Jordan confronts Casey, shouting, “You ruined my life!” Casey laughs and says, “You were never good enough for this job anyway.” Enraged, Jordan stabs Casey twice in the chest, killing them instantly.
When police arrive, Jordan calmly says, “I didn’t plan to kill Casey — I just lost it.”
what is first degree murder?
the following hypo is an example of this type of issue:
Jamie, a freelance photographer in California, buys a laptop from TechWorld, Inc., a national electronics retailer.
The laptop repeatedly overheats and destroys Jamie’s stored photo files.
Jamie sues TechWorld in federal district court, alleging:
“Defendant’s conduct violates my rights under the U.S. Constitution and federal consumer protection laws, because selling defective computers is unfair and deceptive.”
The complaint’s causes of action, however, include only:
Breach of contract (failure to provide a functioning product), and
Negligence (defective design and failure to warn).
what is federal question for SMJ?
The following is an example of this type of negligence issue:
Daisy owns a fireworks company. On July 4th, she negligently misfires a large aerial firework during a public demonstration. The firework shoots off in an unexpected direction and lands in a closed parking lot across the street.
In that parking lot, Eddie, a security guard, is taking a break inside his car.
The firework explodes, damaging Eddie’s car and startling him.
Eddie jumps out of the car, trips over a curb, and breaks his leg.
Eddie sues Daisy for negligence.
what is an unforeseeable plaintiff?
the following are elements to this torts rule:
(1) reasonable suspicion;
(2) reasonable manner;
(3) reasonable time
what is the shopkeeper's rule?