QUESTION Monica has an interior decorating business. She claims that her main rug supplier, Persian Footfalls, offers her competitive pricing on the rugs only if she agrees to also purchase wall tapestries from the company. Monica can file a complaint against Persian Footfalls under what act? A) the Clayton Act B) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act C) […]
QUESTION Viktor says he agreed to house-sit for the Deeners for three months for $300 per month, for $900 total. The Deeners say the agreement was for $300 total. If this case went to arbitration, under which condition of contract law would the case most likely be handled? A) Capacity: Viktor would need to prove […]
QUESTION What are antitrust laws? A) laws to regulate competition B) laws protecting buyers C) laws affecting relief for debtors D) laws affecting sales transactions E) laws applying to wrongful injuries ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) Antitrust law consists of laws designed to keep markets competitive by deterring big businesses from driving out small […]
QUESTION Which of the following correctly describes the specific performance type of remedy to a breach of contract? A) I have the right to decide that no further action is necessary. B) I have the right to insist the other party go ahead with his or her part of the agreement. C) The other party […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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. […]
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 […]
