Intro to Law Final Exam University of Iowa
# Questions Answers
1 R.J. Reynolds - The Tobacco Control Act required the FDA to
Tobacco Co. establish a rule requiring graphic warning labels on
vs. FDA (2012) cigarette packages. R.J. Reynolds challenged the rule,
arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. The
district court ruled in favor of R.J. Reynolds, stating
the rule violated their First Amendment rights.
Tobacco Company WON.
2 "Microsoft to - Mercieca won a lawsuit against Microsoft for
Pay $2 Million" workplace bullying. The judge found Microsoft guilty
of "acting with malice and reckless indifference" in an
organized office retaliation against a salesman.
Mercieca WON.
3 Oliver v US - Police searched Oliver's farm and found marijuana.
(1984) The court ruled that the Fourth Amendment's
protection against unreasonable searches and
seizures did not apply to open fields. Oliver LOST.
4 NY Times v - The New York Times published an ad with minor
Sullivan Case factual inaccuracies. Sullivan filed a libel suit. The
Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Times, stating
that public figures must prove actual malice for libel
claims. Sullivan LOST.
5 Palsgraf v - Palsgraf was injured by an explosion caused by a
Long Island passenger dropping fireworks. The court ruled that
Railroad Co. the railroad could not have foreseen the injury, and
(1928) thus was not liable. Palsgraf LOST.
6 Vioxx Case - Merck sold Vioxx, which was linked to heart attacks
and strokes. Merck agreed to pay $4.85 billion to
settle lawsuits. Merck LOST.
7 Liebeck v. - Stella Liebeck suffered third-degree burns from
McDonalds McDonald's hot coffee. The jury awarded her
(Stella Case) $160,000 in compensatory damages and $2.7 million
in punitive damages. Stella WON.
8 Escola v Coca- - A waitress was injured when a Coca-Cola bottle
Cola (1944) exploded. The court ruled in her favor based on the
doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, even though there was
no evidence of negligence. Escola WON.
9 Baxter v Ford - Baxter sued Ford after a pebble shattered his
windshield, causing him to lose an eye. The court
ruled that Ford breached its express warranty, even
though Baxter did not have privity of contract with
Ford. Baxter WON.
10 Hooters - Jodee Berry sued Hooters for breach of contract and
Waitress fraudulent misrepresentation after being promised a
, Lawsuit Toyota but receiving a toy Yoda. Berry WON.
11 Iowa Dental - A dental assistant was fired because her boss found
Assistant her irresistibly attractive. The court ruled that the
firing was legal. She LOST.
12 Sherwood v - A contract for the sale of a cow was voided due to a
Walker (1837) mutual mistake about the cow's fertility. The court
ruled that the contract could be revoked due to the
mutual mistake.
13 Hamer v - An uncle promised his nephew $5,000 if he
Sidway abstained from certain behaviors until age 21. The
court ruled that the nephew's abstinence was
sufficient consideration to enforce the contract.
14 Shlensky v - A shareholder sued Wrigley for not installing lights
Wrigley at Wrigley Field. The court ruled in favor of Wrigley,
citing the Business Judgment Rule.
15 MacPherson v - A customer was injured when a defective wheel
Buick Motor collapsed. The court ruled that manufacturers owe a
Co. (1916) duty of care to consumers, even without privity of
contract.
16 Meritor SB v - The court ruled that sexual harassment is a form of
Vinson (1986) sex discrimination under Title VII. Two types: Quid Pro
Quo and Hostile Work Environment. Company LOST.
17 Harris v - Harris sued for a hostile work environment. The
Forklift court ruled that the behavior, while offensive, did not
Systems create a hostile work environment. Harris LOST.
(1993)
18 US v DeLorean - DeLorean was entrapped by the government into
committing a crime. The court ruled in his favor,
stating that the authorities had entrapped him.
DeLorean WON.
19 Kyllo v. United - The court ruled that using thermal imaging to
States (2001) monitor heat radiation from a home without a
warrant violated the Fourth Amendment. Kyllo WON.
20 Mapp v. Ohio - The court ruled that evidence obtained through
(1961) illegal searches is inadmissible in state courts. Mapp
WON.
21 Katz v. US - The court ruled that the Fourth Amendment does
(1967) not apply when there is no reasonable expectation of
privacy. Katz LOST.
22 Miranda Case - Miranda was not informed of his rights before
confessing. The court ruled that suspects must be
informed of their rights. Miranda WON.
23 Administrative - Legal rules that define the authority and structure of
Law administrative agencies.
24 Enabling - A law passed by Congress that creates an
# Questions Answers
1 R.J. Reynolds - The Tobacco Control Act required the FDA to
Tobacco Co. establish a rule requiring graphic warning labels on
vs. FDA (2012) cigarette packages. R.J. Reynolds challenged the rule,
arguing it violated their First Amendment rights. The
district court ruled in favor of R.J. Reynolds, stating
the rule violated their First Amendment rights.
Tobacco Company WON.
2 "Microsoft to - Mercieca won a lawsuit against Microsoft for
Pay $2 Million" workplace bullying. The judge found Microsoft guilty
of "acting with malice and reckless indifference" in an
organized office retaliation against a salesman.
Mercieca WON.
3 Oliver v US - Police searched Oliver's farm and found marijuana.
(1984) The court ruled that the Fourth Amendment's
protection against unreasonable searches and
seizures did not apply to open fields. Oliver LOST.
4 NY Times v - The New York Times published an ad with minor
Sullivan Case factual inaccuracies. Sullivan filed a libel suit. The
Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Times, stating
that public figures must prove actual malice for libel
claims. Sullivan LOST.
5 Palsgraf v - Palsgraf was injured by an explosion caused by a
Long Island passenger dropping fireworks. The court ruled that
Railroad Co. the railroad could not have foreseen the injury, and
(1928) thus was not liable. Palsgraf LOST.
6 Vioxx Case - Merck sold Vioxx, which was linked to heart attacks
and strokes. Merck agreed to pay $4.85 billion to
settle lawsuits. Merck LOST.
7 Liebeck v. - Stella Liebeck suffered third-degree burns from
McDonalds McDonald's hot coffee. The jury awarded her
(Stella Case) $160,000 in compensatory damages and $2.7 million
in punitive damages. Stella WON.
8 Escola v Coca- - A waitress was injured when a Coca-Cola bottle
Cola (1944) exploded. The court ruled in her favor based on the
doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, even though there was
no evidence of negligence. Escola WON.
9 Baxter v Ford - Baxter sued Ford after a pebble shattered his
windshield, causing him to lose an eye. The court
ruled that Ford breached its express warranty, even
though Baxter did not have privity of contract with
Ford. Baxter WON.
10 Hooters - Jodee Berry sued Hooters for breach of contract and
Waitress fraudulent misrepresentation after being promised a
, Lawsuit Toyota but receiving a toy Yoda. Berry WON.
11 Iowa Dental - A dental assistant was fired because her boss found
Assistant her irresistibly attractive. The court ruled that the
firing was legal. She LOST.
12 Sherwood v - A contract for the sale of a cow was voided due to a
Walker (1837) mutual mistake about the cow's fertility. The court
ruled that the contract could be revoked due to the
mutual mistake.
13 Hamer v - An uncle promised his nephew $5,000 if he
Sidway abstained from certain behaviors until age 21. The
court ruled that the nephew's abstinence was
sufficient consideration to enforce the contract.
14 Shlensky v - A shareholder sued Wrigley for not installing lights
Wrigley at Wrigley Field. The court ruled in favor of Wrigley,
citing the Business Judgment Rule.
15 MacPherson v - A customer was injured when a defective wheel
Buick Motor collapsed. The court ruled that manufacturers owe a
Co. (1916) duty of care to consumers, even without privity of
contract.
16 Meritor SB v - The court ruled that sexual harassment is a form of
Vinson (1986) sex discrimination under Title VII. Two types: Quid Pro
Quo and Hostile Work Environment. Company LOST.
17 Harris v - Harris sued for a hostile work environment. The
Forklift court ruled that the behavior, while offensive, did not
Systems create a hostile work environment. Harris LOST.
(1993)
18 US v DeLorean - DeLorean was entrapped by the government into
committing a crime. The court ruled in his favor,
stating that the authorities had entrapped him.
DeLorean WON.
19 Kyllo v. United - The court ruled that using thermal imaging to
States (2001) monitor heat radiation from a home without a
warrant violated the Fourth Amendment. Kyllo WON.
20 Mapp v. Ohio - The court ruled that evidence obtained through
(1961) illegal searches is inadmissible in state courts. Mapp
WON.
21 Katz v. US - The court ruled that the Fourth Amendment does
(1967) not apply when there is no reasonable expectation of
privacy. Katz LOST.
22 Miranda Case - Miranda was not informed of his rights before
confessing. The court ruled that suspects must be
informed of their rights. Miranda WON.
23 Administrative - Legal rules that define the authority and structure of
Law administrative agencies.
24 Enabling - A law passed by Congress that creates an
