LAS Finals Study Session: Jeopardy

Contracts

100

What are the three elements of a contract?

Offer

Acceptance

Consideration

200

The Statute of Frauds is a statute requiring certain contracts to be in writing and signed by the parties bound by the contract. The purpose is to prevent fraud and other injury. Name 3 types of contracts that are subject to the SOF. 

• Sale of land or interests in real estate.
• Contracts that cannot be performed within one year.
• Promises to pay the debt of another (suretyship).
• Contracts for the sale of goods worth a certain amount (e.g., $500 or more, depending on jurisdiction). 
• Contracts in consideration of marriage.
  

  
  

300

How long can a merchant's firm offer be held open if no time is stated in the offer?

The merchant's firm offer rule, outlined in Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) § 2-205, states that a merchant's signed, written offer to buy or sell goods that assures it will be held open is irrevocable for lack of consideration, for the time stated or, if no time is stated, for a reasonable time, but not exceeding three months.

400

What is the principle of contract law that generally prevents parties from introducing evidence of prior or contemporaneous agreements to modify or contradict the terms of a written contract that is intended to be the complete and final expression of the parties' agreement. 

The Parol Evidence Rule

500

Multiple Choice Question - Hand out! 

B

Con Law

100

The U.S. Constitution can be interpreted through various lenses, each influencing how the document's meaning is understood and applied. Name 2 of them. 

Originalism
Textualism
Structuralism
Judicial Precedent
Pragmatism
Moral Reasoning

200

What is the holding of Marbury v. Madison?

The holding of Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, meaning that the Supreme Court has the power to declare laws unconstitutional, solidifying its role as the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution.

300

What is the 10th Amendment? 

The 10th Amendment reserves to the states or the people any powers not specifically delegated to the federal government, nor prohibited to the states, reinforcing the principle of federalism.

400

What is the holding of US v. Lopez?

In United States v. Lopez, the Supreme Court held that the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 exceeded Congress's power under the Commerce Clause because possessing a gun in a local school zone is not an economic activity that substantially affects interstate commerce.

500

Multiple Choice Question - Hand out!

D

Property

100

The "bundle of sticks" is a property law metaphor that describes property ownership as a collection of individual rights, like a bundle of sticks, rather than a single, monolithic entity. Name three rights associated with the bundle of sticks a/k/a property ownership.

• Right of Possession: The right to hold and occupy the property. 
• Right of Control: The right to make decisions about the property. 
• Right of Enjoyment: The right to use and benefit from the property. 
• Right of Disposition: The right to sell, lease, or transfer the property.
• Right of Exclusion: The right to prevent others from entering or using the property. 

200

Name the elements of adverse possession.

Actual

Open and Notorious

Continuous

Hostile

Exclusive 

Statutory Period (Usually 7 - 10 years)

300

What is the difference between an assignment and a sublease? 

An assignment transfers the entire remaining lease to a new tenant, while a sublease allows the original tenant to retain their lease and rent out part or all of the property to a subtenant, with the original tenant still responsible to the landlord.

400

David leaves a piece of land “to Miriam, but if the land is ever used for something other than growing corn then David retains the right of entry" is what type of estate?

Fee simple subject to a condition subsequent.

500

Multiple Choice Question - Hand out!

D

Exams

100

What does each letter in IRAC stand for?

Issue

Rule

Application (Analysis also acceptable)

Conclusion

200

What are the three elements of a holding?

The rule applied to the key facts to reach a conclusion. 

300

Name the three types of outlines we discussed last class.

Comprehensive/Full Outline 

3 - 5 Page Outline 

Attack Outline/1 Page Outline

400

Creating an outline serves many purposes. Name 2 of the 4 purposes we discussed in our last in person class? 

1. Synthesis of Information 

2. Exam Preparation

3. Rule Organization

4. Active Learning 

500

When reviewing multiple choice questions, one strategy to utilize is process of elimination. In addition to closely reading the questions and answers so to not make a reading comprehension error, what are the other types of wrong answers you should look to eliminate? 

Mistake of Law and Mistake of Fact

Hot Topics

100

Name the artist we discussed during our hot topic discussion today.

Playboi Carti

200

In Class 7 we discussed Lady Gaga's new album. What is the title of the album? 

Mayhem.

300

In class 5 we discussed the premiere episodes of what HBO show?

The White Lotus

400

In Class 3 we discussed the super bowl. What was the final score? 

Eagles 40, Chiefs 22

500

On the first day of class, Professor Reilly shared his Spotify Top 5 artists from 2024. Name 3 of them. 

1. Taylor Swift

2. Beyonce 

3. Kacey Musgraves

4. Lana Del Rey

5. Sabrina Carpenter