QUESTION Robin and Chris have divorced and each wants full custody of their son. What legal options are open to them at this point? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Robin and Chris have three options. (1) They could go to mediation, in which a neutral third party listens to both sides […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION The Freedom Philharmonic Orchestra was scheduled to play a concert at a riverside pavilion. But the conductor of the orchestra got into an argument with the pavilion’s director over hours available for rehearsal, and the conductor said the orchestra would not go through with the concert. The pavilion’s director got a court to compel […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Rolando had a written contract that he was to perform a poetry reading at a local bookstore for $300, but the bookstore made a mistake and double-booked: It had a second poet at the store at the same time. So Rolando was unable to do his reading. The bookstore said it owed Rolando nothing […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A plastic surgery patient was dissatisfied with the look of her face after some cosmetic surgery around her eyes. She posted her dissatisfaction on the Internet and made derogatory comments about the surgeon’s abilities. If the surgeon wanted to sue her, under which law would he proceed? A) negotiable instruments B) implied warranties C) […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION What is the difference between a criminal case and a civil case? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: A criminal case is concerned with breaking laws that regulate behavior (such as theft or murder). A civil case is concerned with duties and responsibilities between individuals or between citizens and their government. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT covered under product liability? A) product delivery B) product design C) product production D) product sale E) product use ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) In product liability cases, a company may be held responsible for injuries caused by negligence in the design, production, sale, and use of […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Negligence, or unintentional acts that result in injury, is covered under which type of law? A) consumer protection law B) commercial law C) tort law D) property law E) tax law ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Tort laws apply to wrongful injuries in business relationships not covered by contract law or criminal law. […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION A civil—that is, noncriminal—wrongful act that results in injury to people or property is called what? A) a discharge B) a breach C) a tort D) a liability E) a trademark ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) From the French for “wrong,” a tort is a civil—that is, noncriminal—wrongful act that results in injury […]
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT covered under copyright law? A) a song B) a poem C) a painting D) a logo E) a play ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: D) A logo is an example of something that can be trademarked. Trademarks are for protecting owners’ rights to brand names.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
QUESTION Which type of law covers warranties and negotiable instruments? A) commercial law B) contract law C) bankruptcy law D) tort law E) consumer protection law ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Commercial law covers laws affecting sales transactions, under which warranties and negotiable instruments are covered.
Date: September 3rd, 2020
