BLAW-200 Midterm 1 || PASSED!!
administrative law correct answers The rules, orders, and decisions of administrative
agencies. (e.g. EPA makes littering law) (Can be federal, state, or local) [1]
case law correct answers Judge-Made laws; the doctrines and principles announced in cases.
(The outcome of the case governs all areas not covered by statutory or administrative law.)
[1]
civil law correct answers Spells out the right and duties that exist between persons and
between persons and their governments, as well as relief when rights are violated. [1]
constitutional law correct answers The law that is expressed in the constitution. (What is
written in the constitution.) [1]
court of equity correct answers Courts that deal with equity - branch of law. [1]
court of law correct answers Courts that awarded compensation for remedies. (Modern
remedy is usually monetary damages) [1]
damages correct answers am amount given to a party whose legal interests have been injured.
(usually monetary) [1]
equitable maxims correct answers Propositions or general statements of equitable rules.[1]
law correct answers enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and
between individuals and their society. [1]
ordinance correct answers statutes (laws/rules/orders) passed by municipal or county
governing units to govern matter not covered by the federal or state law. [1]
precedent correct answers A decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding
subsequent cases involving similar legal principles or facts. (e.g. my chode set a huge
precedent)[1]
remedy at law correct answers The old 3 remedies:
1. Land
2. Items of value
3. Money [1]
remedy in equity correct answers Remedies that include specific performance, an injunction
(order to cease), and rescission (cancellation of a contractual obligation). [1]
stare decisis correct answers A doctrine that states that:
1. A court should not overturn its own precedents unless there is a compelling reason to do
so. (Can't do bullshit and reverse rules unless they're actually bull)
2. Decisions made by a higher court are binding on lower courts. (Supreme court decision >
Honolulu court decision) [1]
, arbitration correct answers The parties present their arguments and evidence before an
arbitrator at a hearing, then the arbitrator renders a decision resoling the parties' dispute.
(Most formal form of ADR) [2]
concurrent jurisdiction correct answers Cases involving federal questions and diversity-of-
citizenship cases. [2]
in personam jurisdiction correct answers Courts can exercise in personam jurisdiction over
and person that resider in a certain geographic area. (Personal Jurisdiction) [2]
in rem jurisdiction correct answers Courts can exercise jurisdiction over property that is
located within its boundaries. [2]
long arm statute correct answers A state statue that permits a state to obtain personal
jurisdiction over nonresident defendants. Defendants must have "minimum contacts" with
that state in order for it to apply. [2]
mediation correct answers Parties meet with a mediator, in hopes to bring them toward a
resolution of their dispute. (Second simplest form of ADR) [2]
negotiation correct answers Parties meet informally and attempt to agree on a resolution.
(Simplest form of ADR) [2]
probate court correct answers A state court of limited jurisdiction that conducts proceedings
relating to the settlement of a deceased person's estate. [2]
question of law correct answers Concerns the interpretation of the law. Only a judge can rule
on questions of law. [2]
answer correct answers The form of the defendant's response to the complaint, [3]
complaint correct answers The pleading made by a plaintiff alleging wrongdoing on the part
of the defendant. Part of document that initiates a lawsuit. [3]
default judgment correct answers A judgment entered by a court against a defendant who has
failed to appear in court to answer/defend against the plaintiff's claim. (Automatic win when
defendant fails to show up.) [3]
motion correct answers A procedural request/application presented by an attorney to the court
on behalf of the client. [3]
motion for a direct verdict correct answers (State courts) A party's request that the judge enter
a judgment in his/her favor before the case is submitted to a jury due to the other party not
having sufficient evidence to support the claim. (If there's not enough evidence, can motion
to skip to judgment.) [3]
motion for a judgment as a matter of law correct answers (Federal Courts) A party's request
that the judge enter a judgment in his/her favor before the case is submitted to a jury due to
the other party not having sufficient evidence to support the claim. (If there's not enough
evidence, can motion to skip to judgment.) [3]
administrative law correct answers The rules, orders, and decisions of administrative
agencies. (e.g. EPA makes littering law) (Can be federal, state, or local) [1]
case law correct answers Judge-Made laws; the doctrines and principles announced in cases.
(The outcome of the case governs all areas not covered by statutory or administrative law.)
[1]
civil law correct answers Spells out the right and duties that exist between persons and
between persons and their governments, as well as relief when rights are violated. [1]
constitutional law correct answers The law that is expressed in the constitution. (What is
written in the constitution.) [1]
court of equity correct answers Courts that deal with equity - branch of law. [1]
court of law correct answers Courts that awarded compensation for remedies. (Modern
remedy is usually monetary damages) [1]
damages correct answers am amount given to a party whose legal interests have been injured.
(usually monetary) [1]
equitable maxims correct answers Propositions or general statements of equitable rules.[1]
law correct answers enforceable rules governing relationships among individuals and
between individuals and their society. [1]
ordinance correct answers statutes (laws/rules/orders) passed by municipal or county
governing units to govern matter not covered by the federal or state law. [1]
precedent correct answers A decision that furnishes an example or authority for deciding
subsequent cases involving similar legal principles or facts. (e.g. my chode set a huge
precedent)[1]
remedy at law correct answers The old 3 remedies:
1. Land
2. Items of value
3. Money [1]
remedy in equity correct answers Remedies that include specific performance, an injunction
(order to cease), and rescission (cancellation of a contractual obligation). [1]
stare decisis correct answers A doctrine that states that:
1. A court should not overturn its own precedents unless there is a compelling reason to do
so. (Can't do bullshit and reverse rules unless they're actually bull)
2. Decisions made by a higher court are binding on lower courts. (Supreme court decision >
Honolulu court decision) [1]
, arbitration correct answers The parties present their arguments and evidence before an
arbitrator at a hearing, then the arbitrator renders a decision resoling the parties' dispute.
(Most formal form of ADR) [2]
concurrent jurisdiction correct answers Cases involving federal questions and diversity-of-
citizenship cases. [2]
in personam jurisdiction correct answers Courts can exercise in personam jurisdiction over
and person that resider in a certain geographic area. (Personal Jurisdiction) [2]
in rem jurisdiction correct answers Courts can exercise jurisdiction over property that is
located within its boundaries. [2]
long arm statute correct answers A state statue that permits a state to obtain personal
jurisdiction over nonresident defendants. Defendants must have "minimum contacts" with
that state in order for it to apply. [2]
mediation correct answers Parties meet with a mediator, in hopes to bring them toward a
resolution of their dispute. (Second simplest form of ADR) [2]
negotiation correct answers Parties meet informally and attempt to agree on a resolution.
(Simplest form of ADR) [2]
probate court correct answers A state court of limited jurisdiction that conducts proceedings
relating to the settlement of a deceased person's estate. [2]
question of law correct answers Concerns the interpretation of the law. Only a judge can rule
on questions of law. [2]
answer correct answers The form of the defendant's response to the complaint, [3]
complaint correct answers The pleading made by a plaintiff alleging wrongdoing on the part
of the defendant. Part of document that initiates a lawsuit. [3]
default judgment correct answers A judgment entered by a court against a defendant who has
failed to appear in court to answer/defend against the plaintiff's claim. (Automatic win when
defendant fails to show up.) [3]
motion correct answers A procedural request/application presented by an attorney to the court
on behalf of the client. [3]
motion for a direct verdict correct answers (State courts) A party's request that the judge enter
a judgment in his/her favor before the case is submitted to a jury due to the other party not
having sufficient evidence to support the claim. (If there's not enough evidence, can motion
to skip to judgment.) [3]
motion for a judgment as a matter of law correct answers (Federal Courts) A party's request
that the judge enter a judgment in his/her favor before the case is submitted to a jury due to
the other party not having sufficient evidence to support the claim. (If there's not enough
evidence, can motion to skip to judgment.) [3]
