HFT 3603 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
Hung - Answers - If fewer than the necessary number of jurors are in agreement, the
jury is what?
The Answer - Answers - A diner sued a restaurant, claiming the food was rancid and
made her sick. The restaurant intends to deny these claims and seek payment from the
diner for the cost of the meal, which the diner refused to pay. The document in which
the restaurant would assert this claim is:
False - Answers - Most cases end up at trial. T/F?
Remittitur - Answers - A ruling that the amount of money awarded by the jury is
unreasonable is called?
Yes, by initialing the contract she has stated that she read and accepted all rules. -
Answers - Hannah purchased airline tickets to Las Vegas online. Prior to completing the
purchase she was required to initial a statement that said she had read the applicable
rules and re- strictions and she agreed with them. The rules were readily available for
her to review by clicking on an icon. Hannah initials the statement without reading the
rules, is she bound by them? Why or why not?
Starting a lawsuit - Answers - By serving or filing a complaint and a summons
What is contained in a complaint? - Answers - - A statement showing the jurisdiction of
the court
- Details about why the plaintiff is suing the defendant
- A claim for relief (usually a request for money)
The defendant doesn't respond to the complaint - Answers - The defendant loses the
case by default. The plaintiff is entitled to a default judgment that is a court order
summarily declaring the plaintiff the winner of the lawsuit due to the defendants failure
to defend.
A motion - Answers - A motion is a request to a judge for relief that is made while a
lawsuit is ongoing. Motions may consist of a request for an extension on time, a request
to clarify allegations in the complaint, or for a dismissal of the lawsuit because the court
lacks jurisdiction.
Differences between a trial court and an appellate court - Answers - One difference is
that the appellate courts do not contain a jury. Another difference is that unlike a trial
court where there is one judge, an appellate court has a panel of 3 to 9 judges.
, Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - The purpose of the act was to end discrimination in
hospitality facilities open to the public, thereby reducing the unfairness and humiliation
for blacks who wished to dine out or travel.
Protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - The act protects race, color,
religion, and national origin. The four places that are protected are lodging
establishments for transients, dining facilities, places of entertainment; and gasoline
stations.
The remedies to a violation of the Act - Answers - The remedies include injuctive relief
and attorney's fees. Money is one of the most important remedies, as the plaintiff can
receive money from the defendant for damages.
Differences between the state laws and the Act - Answers - The state laws include
within their coverage that are purely intrastate which means businesses not involved in
interstate commerce. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies only to businesses engaged
in interstate commerce. Also, while the Act applies only to lodging facilities, dining
facilities, gasoline stations, and "places of entertainment," most state laws encompass a
large number of additional "places of public accommodation." The Act originally
protected race, color, religion, and national origin. The state statutes expanded the
categories of protected classes and most of the time include marital status and
disability.
What a restaurant must do under the ADA - Answers - A restaurant cannot place all
wheelchair-accessible tables in an isolated corner of the dining room. They must
instead be placed throughout the dining area.
Elements of a contract - Answers - Contractual Capacity
Mutuality
Legality
Consideration
Proper form
Genuine assent
Unenforceable contracts - Answers - 1. contracts for the purchase and sale of real
property, which includes land and buildings.
2. contracts that cannot be completed within one year from when they are made.
3. contracts for the sale of goods ( moveable, tangible objects, not services in excess of
$500.
Hung - Answers - If fewer than the necessary number of jurors are in agreement, the
jury is what?
The Answer - Answers - A diner sued a restaurant, claiming the food was rancid and
made her sick. The restaurant intends to deny these claims and seek payment from the
diner for the cost of the meal, which the diner refused to pay. The document in which
the restaurant would assert this claim is:
False - Answers - Most cases end up at trial. T/F?
Remittitur - Answers - A ruling that the amount of money awarded by the jury is
unreasonable is called?
Yes, by initialing the contract she has stated that she read and accepted all rules. -
Answers - Hannah purchased airline tickets to Las Vegas online. Prior to completing the
purchase she was required to initial a statement that said she had read the applicable
rules and re- strictions and she agreed with them. The rules were readily available for
her to review by clicking on an icon. Hannah initials the statement without reading the
rules, is she bound by them? Why or why not?
Starting a lawsuit - Answers - By serving or filing a complaint and a summons
What is contained in a complaint? - Answers - - A statement showing the jurisdiction of
the court
- Details about why the plaintiff is suing the defendant
- A claim for relief (usually a request for money)
The defendant doesn't respond to the complaint - Answers - The defendant loses the
case by default. The plaintiff is entitled to a default judgment that is a court order
summarily declaring the plaintiff the winner of the lawsuit due to the defendants failure
to defend.
A motion - Answers - A motion is a request to a judge for relief that is made while a
lawsuit is ongoing. Motions may consist of a request for an extension on time, a request
to clarify allegations in the complaint, or for a dismissal of the lawsuit because the court
lacks jurisdiction.
Differences between a trial court and an appellate court - Answers - One difference is
that the appellate courts do not contain a jury. Another difference is that unlike a trial
court where there is one judge, an appellate court has a panel of 3 to 9 judges.
, Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - The purpose of the act was to end discrimination in
hospitality facilities open to the public, thereby reducing the unfairness and humiliation
for blacks who wished to dine out or travel.
Protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Answers - The act protects race, color,
religion, and national origin. The four places that are protected are lodging
establishments for transients, dining facilities, places of entertainment; and gasoline
stations.
The remedies to a violation of the Act - Answers - The remedies include injuctive relief
and attorney's fees. Money is one of the most important remedies, as the plaintiff can
receive money from the defendant for damages.
Differences between the state laws and the Act - Answers - The state laws include
within their coverage that are purely intrastate which means businesses not involved in
interstate commerce. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies only to businesses engaged
in interstate commerce. Also, while the Act applies only to lodging facilities, dining
facilities, gasoline stations, and "places of entertainment," most state laws encompass a
large number of additional "places of public accommodation." The Act originally
protected race, color, religion, and national origin. The state statutes expanded the
categories of protected classes and most of the time include marital status and
disability.
What a restaurant must do under the ADA - Answers - A restaurant cannot place all
wheelchair-accessible tables in an isolated corner of the dining room. They must
instead be placed throughout the dining area.
Elements of a contract - Answers - Contractual Capacity
Mutuality
Legality
Consideration
Proper form
Genuine assent
Unenforceable contracts - Answers - 1. contracts for the purchase and sale of real
property, which includes land and buildings.
2. contracts that cannot be completed within one year from when they are made.
3. contracts for the sale of goods ( moveable, tangible objects, not services in excess of
$500.
