Question 1

In a suit against Evan, Floyd obtains an injunction. This is

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An injunction is a court order that requires someone to do or refrain from doing a specific action, making option A the correct choice. It is not a payment of money or property (option C) or the cancellation of a contract (option D). While a court may order someone to perform what was promised (option B), this is not the specific definition of an injunction.

Question 2

In an action against Elin, Frank obtains a remedy. This is

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The term "remedy" generally refers to a legal means by which a plaintiff can recover a right or redress a wrong. This suggests that the most appropriate answer is D. While administrative agencies, legal principles (such as common law), and statutes can all play a role in the legal system and may support a particular remedy or cause of action, they are not themselves remedies.

Question 3

In Export Co. v. Imports, Inc., there is no precedent on which the court can base a decision. The court can consider, among other things,

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Since there is no precedent on which the court can base a decision, it can consider factors such as public policy or social values to reach a decision. Both public policy and social values can help guide the court in making a decision in the absence of legal precedent.

Question 4

A federal statute regulates an employment practice. To resolve a dispute concerning the practice, Paula, a judge, will most likely apply

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Since a federal statute regulates the employment practice in question, Paula will most likely apply the statute to resolve any disputes. The statute is the primary source of law that governs the employment practice and would take precedence over any common law doctrine or personal philosophy of law.

Question 5

Maggie and Nate enter into a contract for the sale of car, but Nate later refuses to deliver the goods. Maggie asks a court to order Nate to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

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Ordering a party to perform as promised is an equitable remedy, specifically known as specific performance.

Question 6

In a suit against Corbin, Donatella obtains damages. This is

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Obtaining damages in a suit usually refers to the payment of money or property as compensation for harm or losses suffered by the plaintiff. The other options do not fit the description of obtaining damages.

Question 7

Lewis is a state court judge. Like other judges, Lewis often refers to secondary sources of law for guidance. These sources include

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The answer of Lewis is a state court judge. Like...

Question 8

Hawaii enacts a state law that violates the U.S. Constitution. This law can be enforced by

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The answer of Hawaii enacts a state law that violates...

Question 9

The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency. The chief purpose of such agencies is to

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The chief purpose of administrative agencies is to perform specific government functions, such as regulating industries or enforcing laws in a particular area. The Securities Exchange Commission, for example, is responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry.

Question 10

Craig is a state court judge. In his court, as in most state courts, legal and equitable remedies have merged. But it is important to distinguish between equitable and legal remedies

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It is important to distinguish between equitable and legal remedies in order to request a proper remedy. Depending on the facts of the case, one type of remedy may be more appropriate than the other, and it is the responsibility of the judge to grant the appropriate remedy to the injured party.

Question 11

In a suit against Sandy, Tippy obtains damages. In the U.S. legal system, this remedy at law is

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Obtaining damages is a normal remedy at law in the U.S. legal system, as it is a common form of monetary compensation awarded to a party who has suffered harm or loss as a result of another party's actions. Equitable remedies, on the other hand, are court-ordered actions that require a party to do or refrain from doing something, and are typically reserved for cases where monetary damages are not sufficient to make the harmed party whole. Therefore, choices A, C, and D are incorrect.

Question 12

In a suit against Vladimir over the performance of a contract, Wyler obtains rescission. This is

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Rescission is the cancellation of a contract, which means that it is declared void and the parties are returned to the positions they occupied before the contract was made.

Question 13

At a prison in Ohio, inmate Steve recruits other inmates to play Towers & Trolls, a potentially violent, fantasy, role-playing game. Ryan, the prison's warden, confiscates the game materials and bans its play at the prison. Under the principles discussed in "A Sample Court Case," Singer v. Raemisch, Ryan most likely acted

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The answer of At a prison in Ohio, inmate Steve...

Question 14

The Federal Trade Commission is a government agency that issues rules, orders, and decisions. The Georgia state legislature enacts statutes. The Jackson County Board and the Peach City Council enacts ordinances. Administrative law includes

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The answer of The Federal Trade Commission is a government...

Question 15

As a judge, Diane applies common law rules. These rules develop from

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Common law rules are developed by courts through their decisions in legal disputes, based on precedent and interpretation of existing laws. These rules are not created by administrative agencies, Congress, state legislatures, or legal scholars drafting uniform laws.

Question 16

In Ben v. City Car Dealership, a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc.,, a case with similar facts. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the trial court is likely to

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The doctrine of stare decisis is the principle that previous court decisions should be followed by lower courts when the facts of the case are similar. In the previous case, the court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Therefore, the trial court in Daphne v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc. is likely to follow this precedent and allow the minor to cancel the contract.

Question 17

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co. v. Power Play Corp. Of nine justices, six believe the judgment should be in Livewire’s favor. Justice Bellamy, one of the six, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power’s favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1. Bellamy's opinion is known as

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Bellamy's opinion is known as a concurring opinion because he agrees with the majority result, but writes a separate opinion to express his own reasoning. A dissenting opinion is when a justice disagrees with the majority opinion, and a majority opinion is the opinion held by the majority of the justices. A per curiam opinion is a unanimous opinion issued by the court without attribution to any individual justice.

Question 18

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co. v. Power Play Corp. Of nine justices, six believe the judgment should be in Livewire’s favor. Justice Bellamy, one of the six, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power’s favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1. The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Power is known as

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The opinion joined by the four justices who favor Power is a dissenting opinion because it disagrees with the majority opinion (which is held by six justices in favor of Livewire) and does not represent the decision of the court.

Question 19

The legislature of the state of Mississippi enacts a new statute that sets standards for the liability of businesses selling defective products. This statute applies

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The statute enacted by the legislature of the state of Mississippi applies only in Mississippi, as each state has its own laws and statutes that apply within its borders.

Question 20

Fact Pattern 1-A1
The Texas Supreme Court decides the case of Livewire Entertainment Co. v. Power Play Corp. Of nine justices, six believe the judgment should be in Livewire’s favor. Justice Bellamy, one of the six, writes a separate opinion. The four justices who believe the judgment should be in Power’s favor join in a third separate opinion.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 1-A1. These opinions are collected and published in volumes called

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Opinions are collected and published in volumes called reporters.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning