CASES
Which case solidified the power of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
What are the 4 appellate decisions?
Affirm, Overturn/reverse, Remand, Amended
decision
What are the different types of torts?
Intentional Torts, negligence, strict liability
What is the Latin term for a legal principle that determines litigation according to precedent?
Stare decisis
What is the principle of spouses being able to give each other an unlimited amount without
being taxed?
Unlimited Marital Deduction
What is Judicial Review?
The authority of a court to determine the constitutionality of legislative law, lower
court’s rulings, and executive orders
The power to review a case for the first time is called?
original jurisdiction
What is the agreement that the court will withdraw money from your income to pay for
your damages?
Garnishment Agreement
Case may be held in EITHER the federal or state system
Concurrent Jurisdiction
How many shareholders must a partnership have in order to be considered a S- Corp?
100 or fewer shareholders
How did the Supreme Court rule in Miranda vs. Arizona?
The Supreme Court ruled in Miranda’s favor and reversed the lower court’s decisions because
he was not made aware of his rights.
What are the two types of damages for civil law and how are they defined?
a. Compensatory - covers damages by paying
b. Punitive - punish the defendant (who did act)
What are the 5 types of sanctions?
Economic, diplomatic, military, sport, individual
What are the 4 pretrial motions?
Contest jurisdiction - Statute of limitation- Demurrer - request more info
List 4 things that are considered real property, or eligible for the real property tax
Land, Land Improvements, Buildings, Fixtures
What is the purpose of a jury vs. the purpose of a judge?
A jury is to examine issues of fact based on evidence and the judge is to handle issues of law and facilitate.
How many judicial districts are there in all 50 states and territories?
94
What are at least 5 purposes of law?
There are 9: Maintenance of order, prevent corruption, equal opportunity, limit human conduct, the establishment of rights, the protection of rights, the establishment of duties, resolves disputes, the orderly transition of power
What is the purpose of the long arm statute?
To bind a party who is outside of the state to a court that the plaintiff wants to file the suit in temporarily
When a couple shares a deed and are married, what is the formal name of the deed?
Tenants by entirety
What important question did Kennedy v. Louisiana explore?
The constitutionality of a death sentence for the criminal behavior of raping a minor age 12 or younger
In New York state, what is the highest value of damages that can be heard in a small
claims court?
10,000
What are the five types of Equitable Remedies?
Specific performance, injunction, restitution, reformation, rescission
Name 3 exclusive federal issues.
Federal crimes, antitrust, bankruptcy/taxes,
patents/trademarks, copyrights, admiralty law, suits against the US, specified
federal statutes.
Name 3 non testamentary assets.
Joint bank, single, brokerage accounts, retirement
plans, and life insurance