Ethics!
The standard of treatment for an outside lawyer retained to provide nonlegal services?
What is a nonlawyer assistant? (RPC 5.3)
This step typically comes right after mutual acceptance of an offer.
What is opening escrow?
Buyer sues to force a seller to close on a purchase and sale contract after breach.
What is specific performance?
The commonly used (other) legal term for detrimental reliance.
What is promissory estoppel?
“Tenant shall not operate any business involving livestock within the leased premises.”
What is real?
True or False: A lawyer must reveal information relating to the representation of a client to prevent reasonable certain death or bodily harm.
What is true?
This document shows any liens, easements, or encumbrances on a property.
What is a title report?
What is ouster?
This Latin term means “pending lawsuit” and warns others of a legal claim.
What is lis pendens?
“In the event of eminent domain, compensation shall be distributed proportionally among stakeholders.”
What is real?
A lawyer may limit the scope of representation if the client gives informed consent AND ___________.
What is the limitation is reasonable under the circumstances?
A buyer’s opportunity to investigate the property, including inspections.
What is due diligence?
Cause of action to obtain a court order forcing a neighbor to remove the fence built on your property.
What is ejectment?
The legal term for a lawsuit that resolves disputes between co-owners of a property.
What is a partition?
“Seller shall deliver title via interdimensional transfer upon full moon.”
What is fake?
The most resented professional shortcoming.
What is procrastination? (RPC 1.3)
What is false?
Not necessarily a remedy per se, but Babak's subjective designation of a litigation tactic/strategy/motion most likely to always fail you.
What is a motion for reconsideration?
This doctrine bars re-litigation of issues already decided in a prior lawsuit.
What is collateral estoppel (or issue preclusion)?
“Landlord reserves right to enter unit to borrow kitchen spices with 24 hours' notice.”
What is fake?
A lawyer must withdraw from representation if a conflict arises unless he has obtained this from the client. (Hint, reference the exact RPC and subparagraph)
What is informed consent under the conditions of RPC 1.7(b)?
The standard for seller liability for an error, inaccuracy, or omission in a Form 17 statement as set forth in RCW 64.06.050.
What is actual knowledge?
A remedy to prevent unjust enrichment when someone wrongfully obtains or holds property.
What is a constructive trust?
This doctrine bars re-litigation of claims that were already decided.
What is res judicata (or claim preclusion)?
“Buyer acknowledges awareness of potential haunted status of property."
What is real?