GBL 323- Exam 1 And 2 Test
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Persons who believe that law is "discovered" by men and women through the use of reasoning
and choosing good and evil, believe in which school jurisprudential thought? - Answer The
Natural School
Persons who believe that law is an aggregate of social traditions and customs, and that such
societal changes will gradually be reflected in the law, believe in which school of jurisprudential
thought. - Answer The Historical School
Someone who believes that law is a reflection of those in power, believes in which school of
jurisprudential thought? - Answer The Command School
Common law consists of - Answer Opinions that have been issued by judges when deciding
previous cases
Stare Decisis is the doctrine of: - Answer Following precedent so that legal principles in
earlier cases are followed in later cases.
John lives in a large city and wants to start an airport shuttle service. In order to do so, John
must go through a complicated permit application and approval process. John believes that this
process is in place in order to protect the persons already operating such services. John believes
that these rules are arbitrary, and that he should be allowed to start his business based on
notions of fairness. John's beliefs most closely correspond to which school of jurisprudence. -
Answer Critical Legal Studies
Barry owns a small software development firm. Barry has an employee who needs special
accommodations in order to be able perform the functions of his job. These accommodations
would cost $10,000, an amount that Barry believes is more than he should have to spend. The
Americans with Disabilities Act provides that an employer is required to make "reasonable
accommodations" for employees with a disability, but does not define what constitutes a
"reasonable accommodations". Assume that size of the employer (by some measure)
determines the maximum amount of money that would be considered reasonable for a
particular employer to be required to spend. Under the principles of stare decisis, which of thte
following is true. - Answer If a similar-size employer had been required to spend $15,000 in
the past, then Barry would be required to spend the $10,000.
A judge is deciding a copyright infringement case involving material distributed over the
Internet. Assume that the only prior decision held that any distribution of material over the
Internet was considered to be public broadcasting. The judge in the current case believes that
, this interpretation was erroneous. Which of the following is true about deciding the current
case? - Answer The judge can choose not to follow the earlier precedent if the judge believes
that it was erroneous.
Which of the following statements is generally not true about state intermediate appellate
courts? - Answer The appellate court allows the parties to introduce new evidence so long as
it was not previously introduced at the original trial.
If the Supreme Court decides to review a case it will issue: - Answer A petition for certiorari
The concept of standing requires that: - Answer A plaintiff has a stake in the outcome of a
case.
Which of the following is true about venue? - Answer Its requirements must be met in
addition to meeting jurisdiction requirements
Megan Tenant wasa university student in Alaska who rented a house from William, who also
lived in Alaska. Upon graduation, Megan moved to Oregon. Assuming that on party sued the
other in connection with the lease after Megan had moved to Oregon, which of the following
correctly describes the court(s) with jurisdiction over the defendant? - Answer If William
sued, there would be personal jurisdiction over in Megan in: Oregon or Alaska.
If Megan sued, there would be personal jurisdiction over William in: Alaska only
Voire dire is the process by which the judge informs the jury about what law to apply when they
decide the case. - Answer False
Which of the following pleadings could typically be filed by a defendant in a lawsuit? - Answer
Answer and cross-complaint
One of the purposes of a pretrial hearing is: - Answer To facilitate the settlement of the case
A party who loses in federal District Court honestly believes that the judge made several errors
on procedural matters and on matters involving questions of law in his contract dispute with
resident of another state. Regarding this party's options to appeal it: - Answer Has a right
only to have the Circuit Court of Appeals review this case, and if still believing the decisions to
be in error, must request the U.S. Supreme to review his case, a request that will most likely be
turned down.
Which of the following is not a purpose of discovery? - Answer To eliminate the need to
consider precedent
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Solutions 2026 Updated.
Persons who believe that law is "discovered" by men and women through the use of reasoning
and choosing good and evil, believe in which school jurisprudential thought? - Answer The
Natural School
Persons who believe that law is an aggregate of social traditions and customs, and that such
societal changes will gradually be reflected in the law, believe in which school of jurisprudential
thought. - Answer The Historical School
Someone who believes that law is a reflection of those in power, believes in which school of
jurisprudential thought? - Answer The Command School
Common law consists of - Answer Opinions that have been issued by judges when deciding
previous cases
Stare Decisis is the doctrine of: - Answer Following precedent so that legal principles in
earlier cases are followed in later cases.
John lives in a large city and wants to start an airport shuttle service. In order to do so, John
must go through a complicated permit application and approval process. John believes that this
process is in place in order to protect the persons already operating such services. John believes
that these rules are arbitrary, and that he should be allowed to start his business based on
notions of fairness. John's beliefs most closely correspond to which school of jurisprudence. -
Answer Critical Legal Studies
Barry owns a small software development firm. Barry has an employee who needs special
accommodations in order to be able perform the functions of his job. These accommodations
would cost $10,000, an amount that Barry believes is more than he should have to spend. The
Americans with Disabilities Act provides that an employer is required to make "reasonable
accommodations" for employees with a disability, but does not define what constitutes a
"reasonable accommodations". Assume that size of the employer (by some measure)
determines the maximum amount of money that would be considered reasonable for a
particular employer to be required to spend. Under the principles of stare decisis, which of thte
following is true. - Answer If a similar-size employer had been required to spend $15,000 in
the past, then Barry would be required to spend the $10,000.
A judge is deciding a copyright infringement case involving material distributed over the
Internet. Assume that the only prior decision held that any distribution of material over the
Internet was considered to be public broadcasting. The judge in the current case believes that
, this interpretation was erroneous. Which of the following is true about deciding the current
case? - Answer The judge can choose not to follow the earlier precedent if the judge believes
that it was erroneous.
Which of the following statements is generally not true about state intermediate appellate
courts? - Answer The appellate court allows the parties to introduce new evidence so long as
it was not previously introduced at the original trial.
If the Supreme Court decides to review a case it will issue: - Answer A petition for certiorari
The concept of standing requires that: - Answer A plaintiff has a stake in the outcome of a
case.
Which of the following is true about venue? - Answer Its requirements must be met in
addition to meeting jurisdiction requirements
Megan Tenant wasa university student in Alaska who rented a house from William, who also
lived in Alaska. Upon graduation, Megan moved to Oregon. Assuming that on party sued the
other in connection with the lease after Megan had moved to Oregon, which of the following
correctly describes the court(s) with jurisdiction over the defendant? - Answer If William
sued, there would be personal jurisdiction over in Megan in: Oregon or Alaska.
If Megan sued, there would be personal jurisdiction over William in: Alaska only
Voire dire is the process by which the judge informs the jury about what law to apply when they
decide the case. - Answer False
Which of the following pleadings could typically be filed by a defendant in a lawsuit? - Answer
Answer and cross-complaint
One of the purposes of a pretrial hearing is: - Answer To facilitate the settlement of the case
A party who loses in federal District Court honestly believes that the judge made several errors
on procedural matters and on matters involving questions of law in his contract dispute with
resident of another state. Regarding this party's options to appeal it: - Answer Has a right
only to have the Circuit Court of Appeals review this case, and if still believing the decisions to
be in error, must request the U.S. Supreme to review his case, a request that will most likely be
turned down.
Which of the following is not a purpose of discovery? - Answer To eliminate the need to
consider precedent
