business law midterm

Management 263 with Sciarrino at State University of New York - Geneseo

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By: Miranda Mucci
Created: 2011-10-12
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In a music copyright case, a tape of a song would be considered indirect evidence.

true

George Harrison was found liable through unconscious plagiarism.

false

The Harrisongs cases were bifurcated into three different aspects.

false

Allen Klein, who was no longer Harrison’s agent at the time of the decision, did not break his fiduciary duty.

false

Race may not be used as a factor in college’s admission decisions.

false

For admission, a law school should focus on academic ability, coupled with a flexible assessment of one’s talents, experiences, and potential to contribute to the learning of those around them.

true

The equal protection clause provides that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction due process of the laws.

true

Though much legislation is vague or unclear, the courts should not engage in the statutory interpretation.

false

Actions at law and equity are a distinct classification of law.

true

Substantive law is the body of law governing key legal principles.

true

The number of federal district courts in a state is based on population.

true

McCollum shows that the first amendment is not defense when one is charged with aiding or abetting suicide.

false

Most likely, using the picture of a college student on a college catalogue front cover is not a violation of section 50 and 51 of the New York State Civil Rights Law.

true

Federal Jurisdiction only exists if there is a constitutional or federal law question.

false

A court must have at least subject matter or personal jurisdiction.

false

One cannot stand before a court and argue that he or she was not properly served; therefore the case should be dismissed.

false

After a trial a court may allow a litigant to conform his or her leadings to the proof.

true

Arbitration is the sole method of dispute settlement before a trial.

false

An arbitrator’s award may never be vacated.

false

In the U.S. a patient with a year or less to live may request euthanasia.

false

“Due Process” means that at a minimum a person must be given the opportunity to be heard and offered the chance to hire an attorney.

false

The main remedy in the law is money damages.

true

In a tripartite court system, the middle layer is known as an intermediate trial court.

false

In the McCollum case, direct evidence shows that John committed suicide.

false

Nail and Mail is the preferred method of service to process.

false

Different states have the jurisdiction to hold the same federal court case.

true

Race can be used as a factor in admission.

true

Law plays a part in either limiting or expanding individual, corporate, or group rights.

true

The primary source of American law is the US Constitution.

true

At a minimum, a court must have subject matter jurisdiction to hear a case.

false

The type of courts on the lowest federal rung is the district courts.

false

Negotiation is the oldest form of settling a dispute.

true

You can make changes to an adhesive contract.

false

A federal court may transfer a case to another.

true

About this deck

By: Miranda Mucci
Created: 2011-10-12
Size: 34 flashcards
Views: 103

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