Legal Aspects

Because the United States started as an English colony, our legal system is a mix of common law and civil law Which of the following is not one of the four main sources of law? Contract law Based on the two broad categories of law, which one covers typical cases involving contracts and property ownership? Civil law The California _________ is the highest court level and all courts in California are bound by its decisions. Supreme Court Some courts recommend that p...

c. common law and civil law - Answer- Because the United States started as an English colony, our legal system is a mix of: a. black letter and code law b. civil law and mandate law c. common law and civil law d. regulations and common law b. Contract law - Answer- Which of the following is not one of the four main sources of law? a. Common law b. Contract law c. Statutory law d. Administrative law c. Civil law - Answer- Based on the two broad categories of law, which one cover...

What is the narrow interpretation of a defendant acting under the color of law? - Answer- : (1871 to 1960s) officer had to act within the "scope of employment" to act under color of law. Officer who violated law or agency policy did not act under color of law. Narrow interpretation subverted the intent of the law. What do civil lawsuits arise from? - Answer- Torts What is a tort? - Answer- A civil wrong arising from an act or failure to act, independently of any contract, for which an ac...

A tenant is liable for any damage to the leased premises resulting from the tenant's negligence. True or False - Answer- True Tenants are entitle to six months notice of termination for the typical unwritten cropland lease. True or False - Answer- True Tenants are entitled to six months notice of termination for the typical unwritten pasture lease. True or False - Answer- False In leasing, "lessor" means the same thing as __________. - Answer- landlord In leasing, "lessee" means...

Which body of law is designed to protect the public from harm?Personal Property lawCivil lawCriminal lawTort law - Answer- Criminal Law All of the following are types of monetary damages EXCEPT restitution. passive. compensatory. nominal. - Answer- Passive In a civil case, the primary goal is to compensate the injured party for the damage done to him or her by establishing a case precedent. awarding either a legal remedy or equitable remedy. not providing an equitable remedy. requi...

Which statement(s) describes the court's holding(s) in the case Mohr v. Williams? I. Physicians are permitted to provide treatment they deem is medically necessary, provided the patient's next-of-kin gives consent if the patient is unable to do so II. Physicians, when acting in the best interest of their patients, are generally permitted to provide treatment they deem is medically necessary even if the patient has not given his consent. III. When consent is given for a medical procedure, th...

Legal Aspects - Final Exam Ch (20, 21, 22) (15, 16, 17) (18, 25) (23, 24) (26,27), Updated 2024. Agent Is a person who acts on behalf of someone else for a specific purpose Example: A lawyer acting as an agent represents a client in court, making legal decisions and taking actions on the client's behalf, such as presenting arguments and negotiating settlements. Principal Is a person whom an agent represents for a specific purpose Example: When a person hires a real estate agent to s...

The most important source of rights applying to criminal procedure is/are: - Answer- the U.S. Constitution There are five constitutional amendments that are of special importance to criminal procedure: the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth. Which of these is the most often-cited source of rights in criminal procedure? - Answer- Fourth Amendment Which statement is true of the Fourth Amendment? - Answer- It protects from unreasonable searches and seizures Which statement is tru...

Under (blank), legal disputes were settled on a case-by-case basis before a judge. - Answer- english common law Under (blank), legal disputes were settled by pre-established statutes - Answer- Spanish civil law The Federal and state governments are divided into these three branches - Answer- Executive, legislative, judicial (blank) is the power of the state or local government to protect the public wellbeing - Answer- police power (blank) is the power of the state or local government...

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