LEB 320F FINAL Exam Questions
with Correct Answers 100% Pass
common law - CORRECT ANSWER-all the rules and principles currently
existing in any state, regardless of their historical origin, that result form judicial
decisions in those areas of law where legislatures have not enacted comprehensive
statues (judge-made law)
statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER-legal rules that have been formally adopted
by legislative bodies rather than by the courts
In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 2008, Congress passed the
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Which of these is/are a statute?
A. The Sherman Antitrust Act
B. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Both A and B
,civil laws - CORRECT ANSWER-all those law that spell out the rights and duties
existing among individuals, business firms, and sometimes even government
agencies
preponderance of the evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-the standard of proof in a
civil case in which a judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is
stronger than the defendant's version.
criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER-statutes in which a state or the federal
government prohibits specified kinds of conduct and which additionally provide
for the imposition of fines or imprisonment on persons convicted of violating
them
beyond a reasonable doubt - CORRECT ANSWER-the level of proof required to
convict a person of a crime
Paul Plaintiff sues Donna Defendant in a tort case. He accuses her of running a
stop sign and hitting his car and seeks damages to compensate him for his losses.
Paul's case will be a ____________ lawsuit. In the case, Paul's burden of proof will
be to prove his case ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-civil; by
preponderance of the evidence
limited jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER-have limited authority and can hear
only certain types of cases
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,general trial courts - CORRECT ANSWER-courts of "general jurisdiction"; they
are empowered to hear all cases except those expressly assigned by statute to the
courts of limited jurisdiction
appellate courts - CORRECT ANSWER-hear appeals from judgments entered by
the lower courts
Ron loses his discrimination claim in federal district court. If he wishes, he can
appeal his case to a __________ court. If he loses there, he can seek to have his
case reviewed by _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-US court of Appeals;
the US Supreme Court
summary judgment - CORRECT ANSWER-a judgment decided by a trial court
without that case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to stop a case
from going to trial
remanded - CORRECT ANSWER-to send a case back to the court that originally
heard it
affirms - CORRECT ANSWER-allows lower court's action to stand
adversarial system - CORRECT ANSWER-trial procedures designed to resolve
conflict through the clash of opposing sides, moderated by a neutral, passive judge
who applies the law
, inquisitorial system - CORRECT ANSWER-trial procedures designed to
determine the truth through the intervention of an active judge who seeks evidence
and questions witnesses
complaint - CORRECT ANSWER-a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought
motion to dismiss - CORRECT ANSWER-a pleading in which a defendant asserts
that the plaintiff's claim fails to state a cause of action (that is, has no basis in law)
or that there are other grounds on which a suit should be dismissed
answer - CORRECT ANSWER-if there is no motion to dismiss, or if one is filed
and denied, the defendant responds to the complaint by filing an answer
(complaint and answer make up the initial proceedings of a case)
denial - CORRECT ANSWER-formality that places the plaintiff's allegations in
issue and places the burden on the plaintiff to prove the factual assertions he or
she has made
default judgment - CORRECT ANSWER-a judgment entered by a court against a
defendant who has failed to appear in court to answer or defend against the
plaintiff's claim
Adam sues Brenda and claims that Brenda's dog bit his leg. Brenda receives a copy
of Adam's complaint, and in her answer, she alleges that her dog bit Adam when
he was trespassing in her yard late at night, that he destroyed her fence when he
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with Correct Answers 100% Pass
common law - CORRECT ANSWER-all the rules and principles currently
existing in any state, regardless of their historical origin, that result form judicial
decisions in those areas of law where legislatures have not enacted comprehensive
statues (judge-made law)
statutory law - CORRECT ANSWER-legal rules that have been formally adopted
by legislative bodies rather than by the courts
In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 2008, Congress passed the
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Which of these is/are a statute?
A. The Sherman Antitrust Act
B. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Both A and B
,civil laws - CORRECT ANSWER-all those law that spell out the rights and duties
existing among individuals, business firms, and sometimes even government
agencies
preponderance of the evidence - CORRECT ANSWER-the standard of proof in a
civil case in which a judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is
stronger than the defendant's version.
criminal law - CORRECT ANSWER-statutes in which a state or the federal
government prohibits specified kinds of conduct and which additionally provide
for the imposition of fines or imprisonment on persons convicted of violating
them
beyond a reasonable doubt - CORRECT ANSWER-the level of proof required to
convict a person of a crime
Paul Plaintiff sues Donna Defendant in a tort case. He accuses her of running a
stop sign and hitting his car and seeks damages to compensate him for his losses.
Paul's case will be a ____________ lawsuit. In the case, Paul's burden of proof will
be to prove his case ______________. - CORRECT ANSWER-civil; by
preponderance of the evidence
limited jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWER-have limited authority and can hear
only certain types of cases
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,general trial courts - CORRECT ANSWER-courts of "general jurisdiction"; they
are empowered to hear all cases except those expressly assigned by statute to the
courts of limited jurisdiction
appellate courts - CORRECT ANSWER-hear appeals from judgments entered by
the lower courts
Ron loses his discrimination claim in federal district court. If he wishes, he can
appeal his case to a __________ court. If he loses there, he can seek to have his
case reviewed by _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER-US court of Appeals;
the US Supreme Court
summary judgment - CORRECT ANSWER-a judgment decided by a trial court
without that case going to trial; a summary judgment is an attempt to stop a case
from going to trial
remanded - CORRECT ANSWER-to send a case back to the court that originally
heard it
affirms - CORRECT ANSWER-allows lower court's action to stand
adversarial system - CORRECT ANSWER-trial procedures designed to resolve
conflict through the clash of opposing sides, moderated by a neutral, passive judge
who applies the law
, inquisitorial system - CORRECT ANSWER-trial procedures designed to
determine the truth through the intervention of an active judge who seeks evidence
and questions witnesses
complaint - CORRECT ANSWER-a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought
motion to dismiss - CORRECT ANSWER-a pleading in which a defendant asserts
that the plaintiff's claim fails to state a cause of action (that is, has no basis in law)
or that there are other grounds on which a suit should be dismissed
answer - CORRECT ANSWER-if there is no motion to dismiss, or if one is filed
and denied, the defendant responds to the complaint by filing an answer
(complaint and answer make up the initial proceedings of a case)
denial - CORRECT ANSWER-formality that places the plaintiff's allegations in
issue and places the burden on the plaintiff to prove the factual assertions he or
she has made
default judgment - CORRECT ANSWER-a judgment entered by a court against a
defendant who has failed to appear in court to answer or defend against the
plaintiff's claim
Adam sues Brenda and claims that Brenda's dog bit his leg. Brenda receives a copy
of Adam's complaint, and in her answer, she alleges that her dog bit Adam when
he was trespassing in her yard late at night, that he destroyed her fence when he
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