AAERT Exam Questions & Answers (100% VERIFIED)
Question 1:
Res judicata
Answer:
"the thing has been decided"
Question 2:
On all fours
Answer:
A term used to describe two cases that are almost identical, with similar facts and legal issues.
Question 3:
stare decisis
Answer:
A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this
principle.
Question 4:
Judicial Review
Answer:
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Question 5:
writ of mandamus
Answer:
Court order directing an official to perform an official duty.
Question 6:
Summary Judgment
Answer:
judge's ruling to end a lawsuit without a trial based on a matter of law presented in pleadings
Question 7:
Statutory law
Answer:
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
, Question 8:
Common law
Answer:
customary law that develops from judges' decisions and is followed in situations not covered by statutory
law
Question 9:
Specific performance
Answer:
An equitable remedy requiring the breaching party to perform as promised under the contract; usually
granted only when money damages would be an inadequate remedy and the subject matter of the
contract is unique (for example, real property).
Question 10:
Pecuniary damages
Answer:
monetary compensation for losses that can be calculated
Question 11:
Special damages
Answer:
A form of compensatory damages that awards a sum of money for specific, identifiable expenses
associated with the injured person's loss, such as medical expenses or lost wages.
Question 12:
Punitive damages
Answer:
damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant and to warn others not
to follow the same unwise course.
Question 13:
Principles of law
Answer:
Principle is a basic rule, law, or doctrine. It refers to a law or rule that has to be or usually is to be
followed.
Question 14:
Prima facie
Answer:
first appearance
Question 1:
Res judicata
Answer:
"the thing has been decided"
Question 2:
On all fours
Answer:
A term used to describe two cases that are almost identical, with similar facts and legal issues.
Question 3:
stare decisis
Answer:
A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand." Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this
principle.
Question 4:
Judicial Review
Answer:
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Question 5:
writ of mandamus
Answer:
Court order directing an official to perform an official duty.
Question 6:
Summary Judgment
Answer:
judge's ruling to end a lawsuit without a trial based on a matter of law presented in pleadings
Question 7:
Statutory law
Answer:
Law passed by the U.S. Congress or state legislatures
, Question 8:
Common law
Answer:
customary law that develops from judges' decisions and is followed in situations not covered by statutory
law
Question 9:
Specific performance
Answer:
An equitable remedy requiring the breaching party to perform as promised under the contract; usually
granted only when money damages would be an inadequate remedy and the subject matter of the
contract is unique (for example, real property).
Question 10:
Pecuniary damages
Answer:
monetary compensation for losses that can be calculated
Question 11:
Special damages
Answer:
A form of compensatory damages that awards a sum of money for specific, identifiable expenses
associated with the injured person's loss, such as medical expenses or lost wages.
Question 12:
Punitive damages
Answer:
damages exceeding simple compensation and awarded to punish the defendant and to warn others not
to follow the same unwise course.
Question 13:
Principles of law
Answer:
Principle is a basic rule, law, or doctrine. It refers to a law or rule that has to be or usually is to be
followed.
Question 14:
Prima facie
Answer:
first appearance
