Types of Law
What type of law governs disputes between individuals or organizations over contracts, such as breach of contract or non‑performance?
Contract Law
In Legally Blonde, ______ is a fashion student who surprises everyone when she makes into Harvard Law.
Elle Woods
"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands"
Legally Blonde
This is the offense of willfully telling an untruth under oath in a court of law.
Perjury
This branch of law ensures that government actions comply with the U.S. Constitution.
Constitutional Law
In “To Kill A Mockingbird”, the moral crisis of the story revolves around a case taken by this small town attorney.
Atticus Finch
"You don't need a criminal lawyer. You need a criminal lawyer."
Better Call Saul
This protection prohibits someone from being prosecuted twice for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction.
Double Jeopardy
What type of law covers areas such as contract disputes, property issues, family law, personal injury, and torts?
Civil Law
In “Better Call Saul”, to escape his past, the main character adopted the name “Saul Goodman.” His actual name is _____
James (Jimmy) McGill
"Life is this. I like this."
Suits
This King of Babylon created one of the oldest surviving code if laws that is complete.
Hammurabi
List 4 areas of focus for family law
-Marriage and cohabitation agreements
-Divorce Law
-Child custody and support
-Paternity Law
Matt Murdock is the name of this Marvel Superhero who is criminal defense attorney by day and vigilante at night.
Daredevil
"Everything that guy just said is bullshit. Thank you."
My Cousin Vinny
Total number of amendments in the U.S. constitution.
27
What are 3 areas of focus for international law?
3 of the following:
-Human Rights
-International Trade & Investment
-Development & Humanitarian Law
-Environmental Law
The very public 2022 trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard became an easy internet fixation, but not a lot of people know why they were even in court. What was the original lawsuit?
Defamation
"I'm not arguing. I'm just explaining why I'm right."
Night Court
The time within which a lawsuit must be filed or a criminal prosecution is begun is this
Statute of Limitations