BUL 3310 FSU Exam 1 Questions with Correct Solutions

BUL 3310 FSU Exam 1 Questions with
Correct Solutions


Substantive Law - Answer-Part of the law that creates and defines the rights, duties, and powers of
individuals.

-The right to sue for breach of contract

-The power to amend the articles of incorporation

-The duty of care owed to a person on business property



Procedural Law - Answer-The rules that prescribe the steps for having rights judicially enforced



Public Law - Answer-Constitutional

Administrative

Criminal



Private Law - Answer--Between individuals as private citizens

Contracts

Torts

Property



Sources of Law - Answer--Federal & State Constitutions

, -Federal & State Legislatures (House of Congress)

-Executives (President, Governor)

-Average Citizens, Society(norms, ethics)



Common Law Stare Decisis (Precedent) - Answer--Supreme Court(Laws are Made; binding precedent)

-Appeals Court(Laws are double checked; Corrections)

-Trial Court(Laws are applied)



Cases To Read - Answer--Kelo vs. City of New London

-The Case of The Speluncean Explorers

-Tedrick Case

-Jeff Roach v Howard Stern



Crimes - Answer-Wrongful actions against society.



Civil Actions (Torts) - Answer--Involve private parties

-Private party initiates the action

-Primary objective is to make the injured party "whole" through damages. (i.e. money)



Briefing the Case - Answer--Facts

-Issue

-Rule(legal authority; binding precedent)

-Application(facts applied to the rule)

-Conclusion