BUL4310 Final Exam Review Session
Questions and Answers, with
Explanations |best for upcoming
exam 2026 (you’ll thank me later)
University of Florida
Aug. 1 exam
1. In which of the following cases would a
contingency fee NOT be permitted?
A. A suit against a coal CEO for disposing of toxic
waste in the lake in your backyard
B. A case in which you are accused of driving under
the influence
C. A lawsuit in Japan against Toyota for making a car
with a faulty steering wheel
D. A lawsuit in Australia against the tour company on
whose tour you were attacked by a kangaroo
E. A case in which you are suing Professor Emerson
for undue stress due to his difficult exams
Answer: B, because it is a criminal case while the
rest are civil. LSB 333-334.
Please refer to the following fact pattern for questions 2
and 3: Jane was recently in a car accident and is
searching the market for an attorney to represent her.
She finds Lawyer Larry in the phonebook next to an
advertisement that says: “Free Consultation!” Jane figures
she has nothing to lose by at least taking him up on the
1
, free consultation. During her initial consult with the
lawyer, Jane tells him that she was responsible for the
accident because she was texting and driving, but she
doesn’t think anyone saw her.
2
Questions and Answers, with
Explanations |best for upcoming
exam 2026 (you’ll thank me later)
University of Florida
Aug. 1 exam
1. In which of the following cases would a
contingency fee NOT be permitted?
A. A suit against a coal CEO for disposing of toxic
waste in the lake in your backyard
B. A case in which you are accused of driving under
the influence
C. A lawsuit in Japan against Toyota for making a car
with a faulty steering wheel
D. A lawsuit in Australia against the tour company on
whose tour you were attacked by a kangaroo
E. A case in which you are suing Professor Emerson
for undue stress due to his difficult exams
Answer: B, because it is a criminal case while the
rest are civil. LSB 333-334.
Please refer to the following fact pattern for questions 2
and 3: Jane was recently in a car accident and is
searching the market for an attorney to represent her.
She finds Lawyer Larry in the phonebook next to an
advertisement that says: “Free Consultation!” Jane figures
she has nothing to lose by at least taking him up on the
1
, free consultation. During her initial consult with the
lawyer, Jane tells him that she was responsible for the
accident because she was texting and driving, but she
doesn’t think anyone saw her.
2
