Question 1

Jurisdiction can be contractually determined by the parties.

Accepted Answer

Parties can agree to the jurisdiction in a contract, either by selecting a specific court or by agreeing to submit to arbitration.

Question 2

Contracts transactions cannot contain both common law and U.C.C. issues.

Accepted Answer

Contracts transactions can involve both common law and U.C.C. issues, as they often involve elements of both types of law.

Question 3

Federal jurisdiction consists of diversity jurisdiction and federal question jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Federal jurisdiction is divided into two categories: diversity jurisdiction and federal question jurisdiction. Diversity jurisdiction allows for a case to be heard in federal court if the parties are from different states and the disputed amount is over $75,000. Federal question jurisdiction allows for a case to be heard in federal court if the case involves a federal law or the U.S. Constitution.

Question 4

In preparing legal research for a contracts assignment only primary sources of law can be cited.

Accepted Answer

While primary sources of law, such as statutes and case law, are authoritative and essential for legal arguments, secondary sources like legal encyclopedias, treatises, and law review articles can also be cited for background, analysis, or support of a legal point in a contracts assignment.

Question 5

Under the U.C.C., considering whether the parties are merchants or nonmerchants is important.

Accepted Answer

This is because certain rules and provisions of the U.C.C. apply differently to transactions between merchants and nonmerchants. For example, the requirement of a written agreement for certain types of sales contracts applies only to transactions between merchants.

Question 6

A contract must have which of the following? ​
A)Legal purpose and legal subject
B)Consideration
C)Mutual assent
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

A valid contract must have all of the above elements: legal purpose and subject, consideration, and mutual assent. Legal purpose and subject means that the contract must not involve any illegal or immoral actions or subject matter. Consideration refers to the exchange of something of value between the parties, such as money or goods. Mutual assent means that both parties must fully understand and agree to the terms of the contract. Without any of these elements, a contract will not be enforceable in court.

Question 7

Mandatory primary sources in legal research must be ​
A)ignored.
B)followed.
C)dismissed.
D)rejected.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory primary sources in legal research must be followed. This means that legal researchers must give priority to primary sources, such as statutes, regulations, and case law, over secondary sources, such as law review articles and treatises. Following mandatory primary sources ensures that legal research is accurate and reliable.

Question 8

Venue is which of the following? ​
A)Choice of law
B)Place dispute filed
C)Jurisdiction of defendant
D)Jurisdiction of plaintiff

Accepted Answer

Venue refers to the physical location or place where a legal dispute is filed or heard. It is different from jurisdiction, which refers to the legal authority of the court to hear and decide a case, and choice of law, which refers to the body of law that will govern the case. While the jurisdiction of the defendant and plaintiff are also important factors in determining the outcome of a legal dispute, they are not the same as venue.

Question 9

A contract can be based on which of the following? ​
A)Common law
B)Uniform Commercial Code
C)Both a and c
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

A contract can be based on common law, which is a body of law derived from court decisions and customary practices, or on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which provides a standardized set of rules for commercial transactions. Additionally, contracts can be based on both common law and UCC principles depending on the nature of the transaction. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 10

A secondary source is considered ​
A)mandatory.
B)persuasive.
C)all of the above.
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

A secondary source is not mandatory as primary sources can be used to gather information, but it can be persuasive as it provides interpretation and analysis of primary sources.

Question 11

Formation is one of the issues that can be considered in analyzing contracts case.

Accepted Answer

Formation refers to how a contract is created, including the offer, acceptance, and consideration. It is an important aspect to consider in analyzing contracts cases.

Question 12

Federal jurisdiction consists of ​
A)diversity jurisdiction.
B)federal question jurisdiction.
C)only a.
D)both a and b.

Accepted Answer

Federal jurisdiction consists of both diversity jurisdiction (when the parties are from different states and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000) and federal question jurisdiction (when the case involves a federal law or a constitutional issue).

Question 13

Whether a transaction is common law or a U.C.C. transaction is not dispositive in determining the applicable law.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Whether a transaction is common law or...

Question 14

Only edit a document once for grammar and typographical errors.

Accepted Answer

It is best practice to edit a document multiple times for grammar and typographical errors, as well as content and organization.

Question 15

Verifying the history or treatment of a case in contracts is a(n)______________ research step. ​
A)necessary
B)unnecessary
C)optional
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Verifying the history or treatment of a case is a necessary research step in contracts, as it helps to understand how similar cases have been handled in the past and can inform legal strategy.

Question 16

Along with editing, another important final step is which of the following? ​
A)Proofreading
B)Grammar check
C)Citation review
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are important final steps in the writing process. Proofreading ensures the text is free of errors, a grammar check corrects syntax and usage mistakes, and a citation review verifies that all sources are properly cited, preventing plagiarism.

Question 17

States and federal courts do not have concurrent jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

States and federal courts do have concurrent jurisdiction in certain cases, such as those involving federal law, diversity of citizenship, or constitutional issues.

Question 18

A court must have ____________ jurisdiction.
A)both general and concurrent
B)both personal and subject matter
C)only exclusive
D)only pendent

Accepted Answer

A court must have both personal jurisdiction (the authority to hear a case based on its relationship to the parties involved) and subject matter jurisdiction (the authority to hear cases of a certain type or subject area). The other answers are incorrect because a court can have exclusive jurisdiction (meaning only that court has authority over a particular type of case) or pendent jurisdiction (the authority to hear a related case that arises out of the same set of facts as another case being heard in that court), but neither of these are the only types of jurisdiction a court must have. Concurrent jurisdiction (the sharing of authority over a particular case between two or more courts) is also a possible type of jurisdiction, but it is not the only type necessary for a court to have.

Question 19

When preparing a legal document, you should never include legalese.

Accepted Answer

Legalese, or the specialized language of legal documents, is often necessary in order to create clear and enforceable legal agreements. However, it is important to use plain language and avoid unnecessarily complex or archaic terminology when possible to ensure that the document is understandable to all parties involved.

Question 20

The Uniform Commercial Code modifies the ​
A)firm offer rule.
B)mirror image rule.
C)all of the above.
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) modifies both the firm offer rule and the mirror image rule, making choice C the correct answer. The UCC is a set of laws that governs commercial transactions and is designed to create consistency across state lines. The UCC modifies the firm offer rule by allowing merchants to make firm offers without consideration and for a reasonable time period, and modifies the mirror image rule by allowing for additional or different terms in acceptance without negating the contract.

Quiz 19: Analyzing a Contracts Problem: Putting Theory Into Practice

Jurisdiction can be contractually determined by the parties.

Contracts transactions cannot contain both common law and U.C.C. issues.

Federal jurisdiction consists of diversity jurisdiction and federal question jurisdiction.

In preparing legal research for a contracts assignment only primary sources of law can be cited.

Under the U.C.C., considering whether the parties are merchants or nonmerchants is important.

A contract must have which of the following?

Mandatory primary sources in legal research must be

Venue is which of the following?

A contract can be based on which of the following?

A secondary source is considered

Formation is one of the issues that can be considered in analyzing contracts case.

Federal jurisdiction consists of

Whether a transaction is common law or a U.C.C. transaction is not dispositive in determining the applicable law.

Only edit a document once for grammar and typographical errors.

Verifying the history or treatment of a case in contracts is a(n) ______________ research step.

Along with editing, another important final step is which of the following?

States and federal courts do not have concurrent jurisdiction.

A court must have ____________ jurisdiction.

When preparing a legal document, you should never include legalese.

The Uniform Commercial Code modifies the

Quiz 19: Analyzing a Contracts Problem: Putting Theory Into Practice

Jurisdiction can be contractually determined by the parties.

Contracts transactions cannot contain both common law and U.C.C. issues.

Federal jurisdiction consists of diversity jurisdiction and federal question jurisdiction.

In preparing legal research for a contracts assignment only primary sources of law can be cited.

Under the U.C.C., considering whether the parties are merchants or nonmerchants is important.

A contract must have which of the following? ​

Mandatory primary sources in legal research must be ​

Venue is which of the following? ​

A contract can be based on which of the following? ​

A secondary source is considered ​

Formation is one of the issues that can be considered in analyzing contracts case.

Federal jurisdiction consists of ​

Whether a transaction is common law or a U.C.C. transaction is not dispositive in determining the applicable law.

Only edit a document once for grammar and typographical errors.

Verifying the history or treatment of a case in contracts is a(n) ______________ research step. ​

Along with editing, another important final step is which of the following? ​

States and federal courts do not have concurrent jurisdiction.

A court must have ____________ jurisdiction.

When preparing a legal document, you should never include legalese.

The Uniform Commercial Code modifies the ​

A contract must have which of the following?

Mandatory primary sources in legal research must be

Venue is which of the following?

A contract can be based on which of the following?

A secondary source is considered

Federal jurisdiction consists of

Verifying the history or treatment of a case in contracts is a(n) ______________ research step.

Along with editing, another important final step is which of the following?

The Uniform Commercial Code modifies the