A complete defense for a slander and libel suit would be to show that the statement is
What is true.
100
Parties who may, because of their status, have the right to disaffirm a contract include
What is minors, intoxicated, or the mentally incapacitated.
100
When Dorothea moved into her community and wanted to start a home-based business, the city required her to purchase a $20 permit and to register her business name with the local county government. This situation is an example of a(n)
What is ordinance.
200
In the United States today, law courts and _______courts generally are merged.
What is equity
200
If convicted under due process of law, a criminal may be deprived of
What is liberty, by imprisonment, property, by fine or order to make restitution, and life, by execution
200
A threat with an apparent ability to do immediate injury is referred to as
What is an assault.
200
What is an act of ratification?
What is after entering majority giving a new promise to perform as agreed or making payments after entering majority
200
If a state constitution and the U.S. Constitution conflict, which prevails?
What is the U.S. Constitution
300
Generally, if a jury is not requested by the parties in a case, the factual determinations will be made by the
What is Judge
300
Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain?
What is to avoid the risk of being convicted of a more serious offense
300
A(n) _______ is always a converter.
What is thief
300
Generally defined ______________ are agreements between two or more parties that create obligations.
.
What is a contract
300
What document compels a witness to appear in court and testify?
What is a subpoena
400
what term describes using prior cases as a guide for deciding similar new cases?
What is precedent
400
Rick was arrested last Friday, but the arresting police officer did not read him his Miranda Rights. What type of defense could his attorney use to defend Rick?
What is a procedural defense
400
What are the elements of most torts?
What is causation, injury, duty
400
If an offeree alters a term in the original offer and sends it back to the original offeror, the result is a(n)
What is a counter offer
400
A search to discover evidence will be deemed reasonable if there is ___________________ for it.
What is probable cause
500
An open, peaceful violation of a law to protest its alleged, or supposed, injustice is referred to as
What is civil disobedience
500
What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?
What is proof beyond a reasonable doubt
500
The three main elements of a compensatory damage award are
What is lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering.
500
Acting toward a contract as though one intends to be bound by it is called