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NEL|B HISTORY
[THE] DEAN
POTPOURRI
100
The original Friday the 13th movie debuted in this year.
What is 1980.
100
This act is defined as the "intent to cause another to be in apprehension of imminent, harmful or offensive contact."
What is Assault.
100
Blanche Woodson Braxton, a 1923 Portia Law graduate was the first African American woman to do this.
What is be admitted to the MA Bar.
100
This Sara Lee company sells products ranging from pre-cooked sausage patties to croissant sandwiches.
What is Jimmy Dean.
100
This is the oldest color of M&Ms.
What is brown.
200
This notorious American train robber was born on Friday, April 13, 1866.
Who is Butch Cassidy.
200
These are the four elements of a general negligence claim.
What are duty, breach, causation and damages.
200
In this year, New England School of Law moved from 45 Mount Vernon street to 126 Newbury street.
What is 1973.
200
Howard Dean served this many terms as the 79th Governor of Vermont.
What is six.
200
This golf club, opened in 1933, has played host to the Annual Masters Tournament since 1934.
What is Augusta National.
300
Friday the 13th will occur this many times in the year 2012.
What is 3. (January 13, April 13, and July 13)
300
A hairspray manufacturer recently shipped a batch of hairspray that had too much alcohol in it, causing the can to catch fire far too easily. The can clearly reads: "DO NOT USE AROUND OPEN FLAME." Nevertheless, a woman proceeded to spray her hair while smoking a cigarette and the spray ignited and burned the woman's face. She should recover, as the product is ___________.
What is defective.
300
After agreeing to tutor two women in preparation for the Massachusetts Bar in 1908, and enrolling 10 women as students of the law the following year, this man is officially known as the founder of Portia Law.
Who is Arthur MacLean.
300
Dean O'Brien, before joining the law school's faculty in 1985, was a senior attorney in this office.
What is the Office of the Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service.
300
This is a land grantor’s promise that she owns at least the interest in land that she is purporting to convey to the grantee.
What is a Warranty/Covenant of Seisin.
400
This former US President would never host a dinner party with 13 guests in attendance and refused to travel on the 13th day of any month.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
400
In both criminal and tort law, this occurs when someone intends to cause harm to one person but their actions result in harm to someone other than their intended target.
What is Transferred Intent.
400
Portia Law was founded as the only law school established exclusively for women, but became coeducational in this year.
What is 1938.
400
Governor Howard Dean founded this grassroots organization in 2004.
What is Democracy for America.
400
This Rule of Evidence allows proof of habit or routine as evidence that a person or organization acted in conformity therewith on a particular occasion.
What is FRE 406.
500
The fear that having 13 people seated at a table will result in the death of one of the diners derives from this famous painting by Leonardo Divinci.
What is "The Last Supper."
500
This approach or doctrine is a system of rules that works toward good of society.
What is the Social Utility Doctrine/Approach.
500
Portia Law, the original name for NEL|B, was chosen from this Shakespearean play in which the female character disguised herself as a lawyer.
What is The Merchant of Venice.
500
The famous James Dean had only 3 leading roles before his untimely death, including one in this 1955 film in which he starred as troubled Los Angeles teen Jim Stark.
What is Rebel Without a Cause.
500
This US President was the only President to serve in all 3 branches of the government.
Who is William H. Taft.