CNST 4302 Law & Ethics Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
The United States Supreme Court's decisions cannot be appealed. -
correct answer ✅True
In the United States, there are two primary sources of law:
legislative and common law -
correct answer ✅True
The Mastec opinion is an example of common law which is not
binding on all civil courts in the State of Texas. -
correct answer ✅False
The Common law originated in Spain -
correct answer ✅False
Under Texas law, it is very difficult to establish oneself as a third-‐
party beneficiary to a contract if not a signatory thereto. -
correct answer ✅True
Quantum Meruit is an equitable theory that allows a person to
recover damages in the absence of a written agreement. -
correct answer ✅True
, CNST 4302 Law & Ethics Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Shareholders are usually not held liable for the actions of the
corporations unless the corporate veil can be pierced -
correct answer ✅True
Texas law recognizes certain implied warranties of contractors
which do not have to be set forth in writing -
correct answer ✅True
The AIA Document A401 form of Subcontract is rarely used because
it is viewed by contractors as too "fair" to the subcontractor -
correct answer ✅False
Mutual assent is also known as meeting of the minds -
correct answer ✅True
"Broad form indemnity" provisions in construction contracts are
considered an extraordinary shifting of risk -
correct answer ✅True
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
The United States Supreme Court's decisions cannot be appealed. -
correct answer ✅True
In the United States, there are two primary sources of law:
legislative and common law -
correct answer ✅True
The Mastec opinion is an example of common law which is not
binding on all civil courts in the State of Texas. -
correct answer ✅False
The Common law originated in Spain -
correct answer ✅False
Under Texas law, it is very difficult to establish oneself as a third-‐
party beneficiary to a contract if not a signatory thereto. -
correct answer ✅True
Quantum Meruit is an equitable theory that allows a person to
recover damages in the absence of a written agreement. -
correct answer ✅True
, CNST 4302 Law & Ethics Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
Shareholders are usually not held liable for the actions of the
corporations unless the corporate veil can be pierced -
correct answer ✅True
Texas law recognizes certain implied warranties of contractors
which do not have to be set forth in writing -
correct answer ✅True
The AIA Document A401 form of Subcontract is rarely used because
it is viewed by contractors as too "fair" to the subcontractor -
correct answer ✅False
Mutual assent is also known as meeting of the minds -
correct answer ✅True
"Broad form indemnity" provisions in construction contracts are
considered an extraordinary shifting of risk -
correct answer ✅True
