BLAW 341 Exam 1 Practice Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
The New Jersey Supreme Court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the
purchase of a car. Now, a lower trial court in NJ is deciding a case with similar facts.
Under stare decisis, which of the following are true?
The trial court is likely to:
A.Allow the minor to cancel the contract
B.Disregard the prior NJ Supreme Court case
C.Require the minor to fulfill the contract
Correct Answer
Allow the minor to cancel the contract
Question 2
Right of privacy protects the ________________
Correct Answer
right to be left alone
Question 3
Jurisdiction over persons: most common: courts have jurisdiction over residents who
either
Correct Answer
commit a tort within, reside within, or who have established minimum contacts
Question 4
General Damages
Correct Answer
Compensation for pain and suffering
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,Question 5
Strict liability =
Correct Answer
liability without fault
Question 6
A boat is dry docked in Maryland. A resident of Florida owns the boat, but a resident
of New Jersey disputes this ownership. If the New Jersey resident sues the Florida
resident, could the state of Maryland have jurisdiction in this case?
A.Yes
B.No
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 7
Battery and intent:
Correct Answer
An intent to harm is not required
Question 8
What is the role of the courts?
Correct Answer
Interpret our rights
Question 9
Type of jurisdiction granted because a court has jurisdiction over property involved in
a dispute
Correct Answer
in rem jurisdiction
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,Question 10
newsworthiness
2. privileged communities are exempt
3. consent
4. TRUTH is NOT a defense
Correct Answer
Defenses to right of privacy torts
Question 11
Anne paid $1400 for a new computer from Lemon Corps. The computer does not
work. Anne wants her money back. Anne should ask for
A.A remedy at law
B.An equitable remedy
Correct Answer
A remedy at law
Question 12
While a female patient is under anesthesia, a nurse draws a mustache and whiskers on
the patient's face, snaps a photo, and e-mails the photo to friends.
A.The patient may sue the nurse for libel;
B.The patient may sue the nurse for slander
Correct Answer
The patient may sue the nurse for libel
Question 13
What standard do courts use to determine the "duty of care" the defendant owes the
plaintiff in a particular case?
Correct Answer
Reasonable Person Standard
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, Question 14
What does a trial court do?
A.Reviews trial court proceedings to determine whether the trial court followed
substantive and procedural law
B.Considers questions of fact
Correct Answer
Considers questions of fact
Question 15
Publication =
Correct Answer
communication to a third party
Question 16
If Bill picks up a heavy box and accidentally drops it on Ann, did Bill intend to harm
Ann?
A.Yes
B.No
Correct Answer
No
Question 17
If Anne wants a working computer instead of her money back, Anne should petition
for the equitable relief of . . . (Hint: a purchase is a type of CONTRACT):
A.Rescission
B.Injunction
C.Specific Performance
Correct Answer
Specific Performance
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Correct Answers
Question 1
The New Jersey Supreme Court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the
purchase of a car. Now, a lower trial court in NJ is deciding a case with similar facts.
Under stare decisis, which of the following are true?
The trial court is likely to:
A.Allow the minor to cancel the contract
B.Disregard the prior NJ Supreme Court case
C.Require the minor to fulfill the contract
Correct Answer
Allow the minor to cancel the contract
Question 2
Right of privacy protects the ________________
Correct Answer
right to be left alone
Question 3
Jurisdiction over persons: most common: courts have jurisdiction over residents who
either
Correct Answer
commit a tort within, reside within, or who have established minimum contacts
Question 4
General Damages
Correct Answer
Compensation for pain and suffering
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,Question 5
Strict liability =
Correct Answer
liability without fault
Question 6
A boat is dry docked in Maryland. A resident of Florida owns the boat, but a resident
of New Jersey disputes this ownership. If the New Jersey resident sues the Florida
resident, could the state of Maryland have jurisdiction in this case?
A.Yes
B.No
Correct Answer
Yes
Question 7
Battery and intent:
Correct Answer
An intent to harm is not required
Question 8
What is the role of the courts?
Correct Answer
Interpret our rights
Question 9
Type of jurisdiction granted because a court has jurisdiction over property involved in
a dispute
Correct Answer
in rem jurisdiction
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,Question 10
newsworthiness
2. privileged communities are exempt
3. consent
4. TRUTH is NOT a defense
Correct Answer
Defenses to right of privacy torts
Question 11
Anne paid $1400 for a new computer from Lemon Corps. The computer does not
work. Anne wants her money back. Anne should ask for
A.A remedy at law
B.An equitable remedy
Correct Answer
A remedy at law
Question 12
While a female patient is under anesthesia, a nurse draws a mustache and whiskers on
the patient's face, snaps a photo, and e-mails the photo to friends.
A.The patient may sue the nurse for libel;
B.The patient may sue the nurse for slander
Correct Answer
The patient may sue the nurse for libel
Question 13
What standard do courts use to determine the "duty of care" the defendant owes the
plaintiff in a particular case?
Correct Answer
Reasonable Person Standard
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, Question 14
What does a trial court do?
A.Reviews trial court proceedings to determine whether the trial court followed
substantive and procedural law
B.Considers questions of fact
Correct Answer
Considers questions of fact
Question 15
Publication =
Correct Answer
communication to a third party
Question 16
If Bill picks up a heavy box and accidentally drops it on Ann, did Bill intend to harm
Ann?
A.Yes
B.No
Correct Answer
No
Question 17
If Anne wants a working computer instead of her money back, Anne should petition
for the equitable relief of . . . (Hint: a purchase is a type of CONTRACT):
A.Rescission
B.Injunction
C.Specific Performance
Correct Answer
Specific Performance
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