Amendments
This Amendment protects free speech
(But there can be consequences!)
1st Amendment
Torts committed intentionally by the tortfeasor
Intentional Tort
Julian, who is worth over $50 million, is going through a divorce. He is very upset because he may lose over half of his assets because he and his spouse did not have a __________.
Prenuptial agreement
Mrs. Keller was arrested. She is to be told she has the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, etc. These are known as what?
Miranda Rights
This Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
A contract negotiated by the employer and representatives of the labor union, and it covers issues related to employment
collective bargaining agreement
Manufacturer fails to exercise due care to make product safe
product liability (based on negligence)
Jaydon is only 16, but she really wants to get married. Her parents said no. Is Jaydon legally able to get married?
No
Maddy owns a store. She saw someone stealing goods from her store. This is called?
Shoplifting
This Amendment prohibits double jeopardy and protects people from self incrimination
5th Amendment
Skyler is working over 40 hours a week while going to school every day. This is prohibited under what laws that control the work children are permitted to do?
Child labor laws
Duty, Breach, Causation, and Damages are the four elements of _____
negligence (negligent tort)
Sydney and her future spouse are getting married next week. They need to go to the courthouse and get a certificate issued by a govt office that gives two people permission to marry. What is this?
Marriage License
Baylee's client wants to plead not guilty because he was defending himself against serious bodily injury. This is known as?
Self Defense
This Amendment gave women the right to vote
19th Amendment
Lucas was fired from his job. His boss gave him no warning and no reason. This is legal under the doctrine of ....
Employment at will
The person who commits a tort is known as the
Tortfeasor
Jason was under duress when he got married against his will. He wants to seek an ________, which is a declaration by the court that the marriage was never effective; it was void from the beginning.
Annulment
The unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought
Murder
The first 10 Amendments are known as
The Bill of Rights
Thanks to the negotiations of her _____, Hannah is guaranteed three weeks of vacation leave and two weeks of sick leave every year. What is this organization of employees that is formed to promote the welfare of its members?
Union
occurs when someone suffers injury because of another’s failure to live up to required duty of care
negligence
Almost all states have this, which eliminates the need to prove that one party is to blame in a divorce.
No fault divorce laws
This occurs when a person is deprived of his or her freedom
An arrest