Contracts
An agreement enforceable by law, this can either by "express" or "implied" and even "bilateral" or "unilateral."
What is a contract?
This is something a party receives.
What is a benefit?
This occurs when a person unintentionally claims something that turns out to be false.
What is misrepresentation?
This government agency aims to help regulate health and safety standards for companies in the United States.
What is OSHA?
You've finally secured the patent for your flying car! You now have this many years before it expires.
What is 20 years?
Both teams agree to end the game due to the rainy conditions. They sign their names in the mud to create this type of contract.
What is bilateral?
This is something that a party gives up.
What is a detriment?
This occurs when someone threatens to harm another if they refuse to sign a contract.
What is duress?
If you're looking to rent property such as an apartment or house, you will sign one of these.
What is a lease?
Printed items, software, graphic arts, and sound recordings are all protected by this form of intellectual property.
What is copyright?
Tommy made a serious offer that was definite and certain. He now needs to do this to the offeree.
A service, property, or this desirable thing can all be exchanged as consideration in a contract.
What is money?
Cheyenne works at Burger King and can be fired at any time. She also can leave her position if she chooses, making her this type of employee.
What is an employee-at-will?
Give me that! The government wants to buy some of your land so they can build part of a new highway and will enact this in order to do so.
What is eminent domain?
Words, phrases, symbols, and designs are all protected by this form of intellectual property.
What are trademarks?
Car insurance, rental agreements, and military enlistments are types of contracts that these people may enter into.
What are minors?
Times up! This states how much time can pass before you can bring legal action and also establishes a time limit for suing in a civil case.
What is statute of limitations?
Teachers, ironworkers, and teamsters are all examples of employees who are members of these organizations, designed to promote the welfare of its members.
What are labor unions?
Don't want that grocery store right next to you and your neighbor? Good thing these laws exist to help prevent this from coming into your quiet neighborhood.
What are zoning laws?
You failed to salt the sidewalks at your 2 businesses in town after a recent ice storm. You may now face this type of tort law case.
What is negligence?
How dare you! You forgot to put your contract in writing, you phony!
What is statute of frauds?
You fail! Not really, but you didn't hold up your end of a contract that you agreed to.
What is breach of contract?
Need some time off work to care for a child? This labor law will provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
Copyrights, trademarks, and patents are all types of this property, meant to protect and benefit the creator and innovation.
What is intellectual?
Cole brings about a case against his arch nemesis Jaylon in a court of law, making him this in the civil suit.
What is the plaintiff?