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Ohner holds title in fee simple to a tract of 1,500 acres. He desires to develop the entire tract as golf course, country club, and residential subdivision. He contemplates forming a corporation to own and to operate the golf course and country club: the stock in the corporation will be distributed to the owners of lot... | #### A |
Ohner holds title in fee simple to a tract of 1,500 acres. He desires to develop the entire tract as golf course, country club, and residential subdivision. He contemplates forming a corporation to own and to operate the golf course and country club: the stock in the corporation will be distributed to the owners of lot... | #### D |
Rogers gave Mitchell a power of attorney containing the following provision: "My attorney. Mitchell, is specifically authorized to sell and convey any part or all of my real property.' Mitchell conveyed part of Rogers' land to Stone by deed in the customary form containing convenants of title. Stone sues Rogers for br... | #### D |
Auto Company. a corporation, was a small dealer in big new cars and operated a service department. Peter wanted to ask Mike, the service manager, whether Auto Company would check the muffler on his small foreign car. Peter parked on the street near the service department with the intention of entering that part of the... | #### B |
In a trial between Jones and Smith, an issue arose about Smith's ownership of a horse, which had caused damage to Jones's crops.
Jones offered to testify that he looked up Smith's telephone number in the directory called that number, and that a voice answered, -This is Smith speaking," Atthis Jones asked, 'Was that you... | #### A |
In a trial between Jones and Smith, an issue arose about Smith's ownership of a horse, which had caused damage to Jones's crops.
Jones seeks to introduce in evidence a photograph of his cornfield in order to depict the nature and extent of the damage done. The judge should rule the photograph
A:admissible if Jones test... | #### A |
Householder hired Contractor to remodel her. Householders, kitchen. She had learned of him through a classified advertisement he placed in the local newspaper. During the telephone conversation in which she hired him, he stated he was experienced and qualified to do all necessary work. Because of his low charge for hi... | #### A |
The State of Missoula has enacted a new election code designed to increase voter responsibility in the exercise of the franchise and to enlarge citizen participation in the electoral process. None of its provisions conflicts with federal statutes.
Which of the following is the strongest reason for finding unconstitutio... | #### D |
The State of Missoula has enacted a new election code designed to increase voter responsibility in the exercise of the franchise and to enlarge citizen participation in the electoral process. None of its provisions conflicts with federal statutes.
The Missoula election code provides that in a special-purpose election f... | #### C |
Testator devised his farm "to my son, Selden, for life, then to Selden's children and their heirs and assigns." Selden, a widower, had two unmarried, adult children. In appropriate action to construe the will, the court will determine that the remainder to children is
A:indefeasibly vested
B:contingent
C:vested subjec... | #### C |
Johnson took a diamond ring to a pawnshop and borrowed $20 on it. It was agreed that the loan was to be repaid within 60 days and if it was not, the pawnshop owner. Defendant, could sell the ring A week before expiration of the 60 days. Defendant had an opportunity to sell the ring to a customer for S125. He did so, th... | #### B |
Johnson took a diamond ring to a pawnshop and borrowed $20 on it. It was agreed that the loan was to be repaid within 60 days and if it was not, the pawnshop owner. Defendant, could sell the ring A week before expiration of the 60 days. Defendant had an opportunity to sell the ring to a customer for S125. He did so, th... | #### B |
Brown contended that Green owed him S6,0)00. Green denied that he owed Brown anything. Tired of the dispute. Green eventually signed a promissory note by which he promised to pay Brown 55.,t000 in settlement of their dispute. In an action by Brown against Green on the promissory note, which of the following, if true. ... | #### B |
The State of Yuma provides by statute, ''No person may be awarded any state construction contract without agreeing to employ only citizens of the state and of the United States in performance of the contract.'
In evaluating the constitutionality of this state statute under the supremacy clause, which of the following w... | #### B |
The State of Yuma provides by statute, ''No person may be awarded any state construction contract without agreeing to employ only citizens of the state and of the United States in performance of the contract.'
If the Yuma statute is attacked as violating the commerce clause, which of the following defenses is the WEAKE... | #### A |
The State of Yuma provides by statute, ''No person may be awarded any state construction contract without agreeing to employ only citizens of the state and of the United States in performance of the contract.'
Suppose the state supreme court declares the statute to be unconstitutional on the grounds that it violates th... | #### D |
Allen and Barker are equal tenants in common of a strip of land 10feet wide and 100feet deep which lies between the lots on which their respective homes are situated. Both Allen and Barker need the use of the 10-foot strip as a driveway; and each fears that a new neighbor might seek partition and leave him with an unu... | #### C |
Mrs. Dennis' 12-year-old daughter, Gala, had some difficulty getting along with other children in the neighborhood, especially with the younger ones. Thinking the experience would be good for her. Mrs. Dennis recommended Gala to Mr. Parrent as a baby-sitter for his five-year-old boy, Robby, but did not mention Gala's ... | #### D |
Professor James said to Mary Digit, president of the X-L Secretarial Service, "Since you folks have done good typing work for me in the past. I promise to bring you the manuscript for my new book." '-When?' asked Mary Digit. First chapter next Monday," replied the Professor. -Wouldn't that be nice," said Mary Digit. T... | #### A |
In 1%7 Owen held Blackacre, a tract of land. in fee simple absolute. In that year he executed and delivered to Price a quitclaim deed which purported to release and quitclaim to Price all of the right, title and interest of Owen in Blackacre. Price accepted the quitclaim and placed the deed in his safety deposit box. ... | #### B |
Davis decided to kill Adams. He set out for Adams' house. Before he got there he saw Brooks, who resembled Adams. Thinking Brooks was Adams, Davis shot at Brooks. The shot missed Brooks but wounded Case, who was some distance away. Davis had not seen Case. In a prosecution under a statute that proscribes attempt to co... | #### B |
A state statute requires any person licensed to sell prescription drugs to file with the State Board of Health a report listing the types and amounts of such drugs sold if his sales of such drugs exceed $50,000 during a calendar year. The statute makes it a misdemeanor to "knowingly fail to file" such a report. Nelson... | #### D |
Lender met Borrower on the street, demanded that Borrower pay a debt owed to Lender, and threatened to punch Borrower in the nose. A fight ensued between them. Mann came upon the scene just as Lender was about to kick Borrower in the head. Noting that Lender was getting the better of the fight, Mann pointed a gun at L... | #### C |
Peter sued Don for breach of contract. The court admitted testimony by Peter that Don and his wife quarreled frequently, a fact of no consequence to the lawsuit. Don seeks to testify in response that he and his wife never quarreled. The court
A:must permit Don to answer if he had objected to Peter's testimony
B:may pe... | #### B |
The State of Aurora requires licenses of persons "who are engaged in the trade of barbering." It will grant such licenses only to those who are graduates of barber schools located in Aurora, who have resided in the state for two years, and who are citizens of the United States.
The requirement that candidates for licen... | #### A |
The State of Aurora requires licenses of persons "who are engaged in the trade of barbering." It will grant such licenses only to those who are graduates of barber schools located in Aurora, who have resided in the state for two years, and who are citizens of the United States.
The requirement that candidates for licen... | #### D |
The State of Aurora requires licenses of persons "who are engaged in the trade of barbering." It will grant such licenses only to those who are graduates of barber schools located in Aurora, who have resided in the state for two years, and who are citizens of the United States.
Assume that a resident of the state of Au... | #### D |
The State of Aurora requires licenses of persons "who are engaged in the trade of barbering." It will grant such licenses only to those who are graduates of barber schools located in Aurora, who have resided in the state for two years, and who are citizens of the United States.
Which of the following is the strongest g... | #### C |
John was fired from his job. Too proud to apply for unemployment benefits, he used his savings to feed his family. When one of his children became ill, he did not seek medical attention for the child at a state clinic because he did not want to accept what he regarded as charity. Eventually, weakened by malnutrition, ... | #### B |
Professor Merrill, in a lecture in her psychology course at a private university, described an experiment in which a group of college students in a neighboring city rushed out and washed cars stopped at traffic lights during the rush hour. She described how people reacted differently-with shock, joy, and surprise. At t... | #### A |
Professor Merrill, in a lecture in her psychology course at a private university, described an experiment in which a group of college students in a neighboring city rushed out and washed cars stopped at traffic lights during the rush hour. She described how people reacted differently-with shock, joy, and surprise. At t... | #### D |
Oxnard owned Goldacre, a tract of land, in fee simple. At a time when Goldacre was in the adverse possession of Amos, Eric obtained the oral permission of Oxnard to use as a road or driveway a portion of Goldacre to reach adjoining land, Twin Pines, which Eric owned in fee simple. Thereafter, during all times relevant... | #### C |
A brother and sister, Bruce and Sharon, acquired as joint tenants a twenty-acre parcel of land called Greenacre. They contributed equally to the purchase price. Several years later, Bruce proposed that they build an apartment development on Greenacre. Sharon rejected the proposal but orally agreed with Bruce that Bruce... | #### B |
A brother and sister, Bruce and Sharon, acquired as joint tenants a twenty-acre parcel of land called Greenacre. They contributed equally to the purchase price. Several years later, Bruce proposed that they build an apartment development on Greenacre. Sharon rejected the proposal but orally agreed with Bruce that Bruce... | #### A |
Mary Webb, a physician, called as a witness by the defendant in the case of Parr v. Doan, was asked to testify to statements mTd by Michael Zadok, her patient, for the purpose of obtaining treatment from Dr. Webb. Which of the following is the best basis for excluding evidence of Zadok's statements in a jurisdiction w... | #### D |
A leading question is LEAST likely to be permitted over objection when
A:asked on cross -examination of an expert witness
B:asked on direct examination of a young child
C:asked on direct examination of a disinterested eyewitness
D:related to preliminary matters such as the name or occupation of the witness | #### C |
Passer was driving his pickup truck along a lonely
road on a very cold night. Passer saw Tom, who was
a stranger, lying in a field by the side of the road and
apparently injured. Passer stopped his truck, alighted,
and, upon examining Tom, discovered that Tom was
intoxicated and in danger of suffering from exposure
to ... | #### C |
Passer was driving his pickup truck along a lonely
road on a very cold night. Passer saw Tom, who was
a stranger, lying in a field by the side of the road and
apparently injured. Passer stopped his truck, alighted,
and, upon examining Tom, discovered that Tom was
intoxicated and in danger of suffering from exposure
to ... | #### A |
Roofer entered into a written contract with Orissa to repair the roof of Orissa's home, the repairs to be done "in a workmanlike manner." Roofer completed the repairs and took all of his equipment away, with the exception of a 20-foot extension ladder, which was left against the side of the house. He intended to come ... | #### B |
Homer and Purcell entered into a valid, enforceable written contract by which Homer agreed to sell and Purcell agreed to purchase Blackacre, which was Homer 's residence. One of the contract provisions was that after the closing Homer had the right to remain in residence at Blackacre for up to 30 days before deliverin... | #### B |
Albert engaged Bertha, an inexperienced actress, to do a small role in a new Broadway-play for a period of six months at a salary of $200 a week. Bertha turned down another role in order to accept this engagement. On the third day of the run, Bertha was hospitalized with influenza and Helen was hired to do the part. A ... | #### D |
Albert engaged Bertha, an inexperienced actress, to do a small role in a new Broadway-play for a period of six months at a salary of $200 a week. Bertha turned down another role in order to accept this engagement. On the third day of the run, Bertha was hospitalized with influenza and Helen was hired to do the part. A ... | #### A |
Park sued Dent for breach of an oral contract which Dent denied making. Weston testified that he heard Dent make the contract on July 7. Dent discredited Weston, and Park offers evidence of Weston's good reputation for truthfulness. The rehabilitation is most likely to be permitted if the discrediting evidence by Dent... | #### D |
Lawyers Abel and Baker are the members of the law partnership of Abel and Baker in a small town that has only one other lawyer in it. Abel and Baker do a substantial amount of personal injury work. Client was severely and permanently injured in an automobile collision when struck by an automobile driven by Motorist. Cl... | #### C |
Lawyers Abel and Baker are the members of the law partnership of Abel and Baker in a small town that has only one other lawyer in it. Abel and Baker do a substantial amount of personal injury work. Client was severely and permanently injured in an automobile collision when struck by an automobile driven by Motorist. Cl... | #### A |
A state statute divides murder into degrees. First degree murder is defined as murder with premeditation and deliberation or a homicide in the commission of arson, rape, robbery, burglary or kidnapping. Second degree murder is all other murder at common law. In which of the following situations is Defendant most likel... | #### B |
On a camping trip in a state park, Rose discovered metal signs near a rubbish heap stating, "Natural Wildlife Area-No Hunting." She took two of the signs and used them to decorate her room at home. She is charged with violation of a state statute which provides, "Any person who appropriates to his own use property own... | #### C |
Ted frequently visited Janet, his next-door neighbor. Janet was separated from her husband, Howard. Howard resided with his mother but jointly owned the house in which Janet resided. Late one night, Teo and Janet were sitting on the bed in Janet's bedroom drinking when Howard burst through the door and told Ted, "Get ... | #### B |
In 1970, Oscar, owner of a 100-acre tract, prepared and duly recorded a subdivision plan called Happy Acres. The plan showed 90 one-acre lots and a ten-acre tract in the center that was designated "Future Public School." Oscar published and distributed a brochure promoting Happy Acres which emphasized the proximity of ... | #### A |
In 1970, Oscar, owner of a 100-acre tract, prepared and duly recorded a subdivision plan called Happy Acres. The plan showed 90 one-acre lots and a ten-acre tract in the center that was designated "Future Public School." Oscar published and distributed a brochure promoting Happy Acres which emphasized the proximity of ... | #### A |
In 1970, Oscar, owner of a 100-acre tract, prepared and duly recorded a subdivision plan called Happy Acres. The plan showed 90 one-acre lots and a ten-acre tract in the center that was designated "Future Public School." Oscar published and distributed a brochure promoting Happy Acres which emphasized the proximity of ... | #### D |
On March 1, Zeller orally agreed to sell his land, Homestead, to Byer for $46,000 to be paid on March 31. Byer orally agreed to pay $25,000 of the purchase price to Quincy in satisfaction of a debt which Zeller said he had promised to pay Quincy. On March 10, Byer dictated the agreement to his secretary but omitted all... | #### D |
On March 1, Zeller orally agreed to sell his land, Homestead, to Byer for $46,000 to be paid on March 31. Byer orally agreed to pay $25,000 of the purchase price to Quincy in satisfaction of a debt which Zeller said he had promised to pay Quincy. On March 10, Byer dictated the agreement to his secretary but omitted all... | #### A |
On March 1, Zeller orally agreed to sell his land, Homestead, to Byer for $46,000 to be paid on March 31. Byer orally agreed to pay $25,000 of the purchase price to Quincy in satisfaction of a debt which Zeller said he had promised to pay Quincy. On March 10, Byer dictated the agreement to his secretary but omitted all... | #### B |
On March 1, Zeller orally agreed to sell his land, Homestead, to Byer for $46,000 to be paid on March 31. Byer orally agreed to pay $25,000 of the purchase price to Quincy in satisfaction of a debt which Zeller said he had promised to pay Quincy. On March 10, Byer dictated the agreement to his secretary but omitted all... | #### C |
House owns his home in City. On the lawn in front of his home and within five feet of the public sidewalk, there was a large tree. The roots of the tree caused the sidewalk to buckle severely and become dangerous. An ordinance of City requires adjacent landowners to keep sidewalks in safe condition. House engaged Contr... | #### B |
House owns his home in City. On the lawn in front of his home and within five feet of the public sidewalk, there was a large tree. The roots of the tree caused the sidewalk to buckle severely and become dangerous. An ordinance of City requires adjacent landowners to keep sidewalks in safe condition. House engaged Contr... | #### C |
House owns his home in City. On the lawn in front of his home and within five feet of the public sidewalk, there was a large tree. The roots of the tree caused the sidewalk to buckle severely and become dangerous. An ordinance of City requires adjacent landowners to keep sidewalks in safe condition. House engaged Contr... | #### C |
The State of Rio Grande entered into a contract with Roads, Inc., for construction of a four-lane turnpike. Prior to commencement of construction, the legislature, in order to provide funds for parks, repealed the statute authorizing the turnpike and cancelled the agreement with Roads, Inc. Roads, Inc., sued the state... | #### D |
The strongest constitutional basis for the enactment of a federal statute requiring colleges and universities receiving federal funds to offer student aid solely on the basis of need is the
A:police power
B:war and defense power
C:power to tax and spend for the general welfare
D:power to enforce the privileges and imm... | #### C |
in 1930, Owens, the owner in fee simple of Barrenacres, a large, undeveloped tract of land, granted an easement to the Water District "to install, inspect, repair, maintain, and replace pipes" within a properly delineated strip of land twenty feet wide across Barrenacres. The easement permitted the Water District to en... | #### C |
in 1930, Owens, the owner in fee simple of Barrenacres, a large, undeveloped tract of land, granted an easement to the Water District "to install, inspect, repair, maintain, and replace pipes" within a properly delineated strip of land twenty feet wide across Barrenacres. The easement permitted the Water District to en... | #### D |
In 1960 Omar, the owner in fee simple absolute, conveyed Stoneacre, a five-acre tract of land. The relevant, operative words of the deed conveyed to "Church [a duly organized religious body having power to hold property] for the life of my son, Carl, and from and after the death of my said son, Carl, to all of my gran... | #### B |
In which of the following cases is a conviction of the named defendant for robbery LEAST likely to be upheld?
A:Johnson forced his way into a woman's home, bound her, and compelled her to tell him that her jewelry was in an adjoining room. Johnson went to the room, took the jewelry, and fled.
B:A confederate of Brown ... | #### D |
Harry met Bill, who was known to him to be a burglar, in a bar. Harry told Bill that he needed money. He promised to pay Bill $500 if Bill would go to Harry's house the following night and take some silverware. Harry explained to Bill that, although the silverware was legally his, his wife would object to his selling i... | #### D |
Harry met Bill, who was known to him to be a burglar, in a bar. Harry told Bill that he needed money. He promised to pay Bill $500 if Bill would go to Harry's house the following night and take some silverware. Harry explained to Bill that, although the silverware was legally his, his wife would object to his selling i... | #### B |
Penn sues Duke's Bar for injuries suffered in an automobile accident caused by Chase, who had been a patron of Duke's Bar. Penn claims that Chase was permitted to drink too much liquor at Duke's Bar before the accident.
Wood, a patron of Duke's Bar, testified that on the night of the accident Chase was drunk. Wood then... | #### C |
Penn sues Duke's Bar for injuries suffered in an automobile accident caused by Chase, who had been a patron of Duke's Bar. Penn claims that Chase was permitted to drink too much liquor at Duke's Bar before the accident.
Duke's Bar called Chase to testify and expected him to say that he was sober when he left Duke's Bar... | #### B |
Penn sues Duke's Bar for injuries suffered in an automobile accident caused by Chase, who had been a patron of Duke's Bar. Penn claims that Chase was permitted to drink too much liquor at Duke's Bar before the accident.
Penn offers evidence that, after the accident, the manager of Duke's Bar established house rules lim... | #### D |
Penn sues Duke's Bar for injuries suffered in an automobile accident caused by Chase, who had been a patron of Duke's Bar. Penn claims that Chase was permitted to drink too much liquor at Duke's Bar before the accident.
Penn offers evidence that, after the accident, the owner of Duke's Bar visited him at the hospital a... | #### A |
In a narcotics conspiracy prosecution against Daly, the prosecutor offers in evidence a tape recording of a telephone call allegedly made by Daly. A lay witness is called to testify that the voice on the recording is Daly's. Her testimony to which of the following would be the LEAET sufficient basis for admitting the ... | #### A |
Devlin was the owner of a large subdivision. Parnell became interested in purchasing a Lot but could not decide between Lot 40 and Lot 41. The price and fair market value of each of those two lots was $5,000. Parnell paid Devlin $5,000, which Devlin accepted, and Devlin delivered to Parnell a deed which was properly ex... | #### C |
Devlin was the owner of a large subdivision. Parnell became interested in purchasing a Lot but could not decide between Lot 40 and Lot 41. The price and fair market value of each of those two lots was $5,000. Parnell paid Devlin $5,000, which Devlin accepted, and Devlin delivered to Parnell a deed which was properly ex... | #### C |
Ohner owns the Acme Hotel. When the International Order of Badgers came to town for its convention, its members rented 400 of the 500 rooms, and the hotel opened its convention facilities to them. Badgers are a rowdy group, and during their convention they littered both the inside and the outside of the hotel with deb... | #### D |
Householder resented the fact that joggers and walkers would sometimes come onto his property just beside the sidewalk in order to enjoy the feel of walking or running on grass. He put up a sign, "No Trespassing," but it did not stop the practice. He then put up a sign, "Beware of Skunk," and bought a young skunk. He t... | #### B |
Householder resented the fact that joggers and walkers would sometimes come onto his property just beside the sidewalk in order to enjoy the feel of walking or running on grass. He put up a sign, "No Trespassing," but it did not stop the practice. He then put up a sign, "Beware of Skunk," and bought a young skunk. He t... | #### A |
While negligently driving his father's uninsured automobile, 25-year-old Arthur crashed into an automobile driven by Betty. Both Arthur and Betty were injured. Charles, Arthur's father, erroneously believing that he was liable because he owned the automobile, said to Betty: "I will see to it that you are reimbursed for... | #### A |
While negligently driving his father's uninsured automobile, 25-year-old Arthur crashed into an automobile driven by Betty. Both Arthur and Betty were injured. Charles, Arthur's father, erroneously believing that he was liable because he owned the automobile, said to Betty: "I will see to it that you are reimbursed for... | #### C |
While negligently driving his father's uninsured automobile, 25-year-old Arthur crashed into an automobile driven by Betty. Both Arthur and Betty were injured. Charles, Arthur's father, erroneously believing that he was liable because he owned the automobile, said to Betty: "I will see to it that you are reimbursed for... | #### D |
While negligently driving his father's uninsured automobile, 25-year-old Arthur crashed into an automobile driven by Betty. Both Arthur and Betty were injured. Charles, Arthur's father, erroneously believing that he was liable because he owned the automobile, said to Betty: "I will see to it that you are reimbursed for... | #### B |
While negligently driving his father's uninsured automobile, 25-year-old Arthur crashed into an automobile driven by Betty. Both Arthur and Betty were injured. Charles, Arthur's father, erroneously believing that he was liable because he owned the automobile, said to Betty: "I will see to it that you are reimbursed for... | #### C |
Until 1954, the state of New Atlantic required segregation in all public and private schools, but all public schools are now desegregated. Other state laws, enacted before 1954 and continuing to the present, provide for free distribution of the same textbooks on secular subjects to students in all public and private sc... | #### D |
Until 1954, the state of New Atlantic required segregation in all public and private schools, but all public schools are now desegregated. Other state laws, enacted before 1954 and continuing to the present, provide for free distribution of the same textbooks on secular subjects to students in all public and private sc... | #### C |
Defendant is charged with assault and battery. The state's evidence shows that Victim was struck in the face by Defendant's fist. In which of the following situations is Defendant most likely to be not guilty of assault and battery?
A:Defendant had been hypnotized at a party and ordered by the hypnotist to strike the ... | #### B |
In 1975, Utility constructed a new plant for the generation of electricity. The plant burns lignite, a low -grade fuel which is available in large quantities. Although the plant was constructed in accordance with the best practicable technology, the plant emits a substantial quantity of invisible fumes. The only way Ut... | #### C |
In 1975, Utility constructed a new plant for the generation of electricity. The plant burns lignite, a low -grade fuel which is available in large quantities. Although the plant was constructed in accordance with the best practicable technology, the plant emits a substantial quantity of invisible fumes. The only way Ut... | #### A |
Phillips purchased a suit of thermal underwear manufactured by Makorp from synthetic materials. While he was attempting to stamp out a fire, Phillips' thermal underwear caught fire and burned in a melting fashion up to his waist. He suffered a heart attack a half hour later. In a suit against Makorp, Phillips alleged t... | #### A |
Phillips purchased a suit of thermal underwear manufactured by Makorp from synthetic materials. While he was attempting to stamp out a fire, Phillips' thermal underwear caught fire and burned in a melting fashion up to his waist. He suffered a heart attack a half hour later. In a suit against Makorp, Phillips alleged t... | #### B |
Phillips purchased a suit of thermal underwear manufactured by Makorp from synthetic materials. While he was attempting to stamp out a fire, Phillips' thermal underwear caught fire and burned in a melting fashion up to his waist. He suffered a heart attack a half hour later. In a suit against Makorp, Phillips alleged t... | #### D |
Police Officer stopped Dexter for speeding late one night. Noting that Dexter was nervous, he ordered him from the car and placed him under arrest for speeding. By state law, Police Officer was empowered to arrest Dexter and take him to the nearest police station for booking. He searched Dexter's person and discovered... | #### A |
Donna was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where she was given her Miranda warnings. Donna indicated that she wished to telephone her lawyer and was told that she could do so after her fingerprints had been taken. While being fingerprinted, however, Donna blurted out, "Paying a lawyer is a waste of money bec... | #### C |
Barnes was hired as an assistant professor of mathematics at Reardon State College and is now in his third consecutive one-year contract. Under state law he cannot acquire tenure until after five consecutive annual contracts. In his third year, Barnes was notified that he was not being re-hired for the following year. ... | #### B |
Barnes was hired as an assistant professor of mathematics at Reardon State College and is now in his third consecutive one-year contract. Under state law he cannot acquire tenure until after five consecutive annual contracts. In his third year, Barnes was notified that he was not being re-hired for the following year. ... | #### C |
National regulation of predatory wild animals on federal lands is most likely
A:constitutional, because the protection of wild animals is important to the general welfare
B:constitutional, because Congress has authority to make regulations respecting federal property
C:unconstitutional, because wild animals as defined... | #### B |
By her validly executed will, Sallie devised a certain tract of land to her son, Ben, for his life with remainder to such of Ben's children as should be living at his death, "Provided, however, that no such child of Ben shall mortgage or sell, or attempt to mortgage or sell, his or her interest in the property prior t... | #### D |
Seth was an elderly widower who lived alone on a small farm which he owned. Except for the farm, including the house and its furnishings, and the usual items of personal clothing and similar things, Seth owned substantially no property. Under proper management, the farm was capable of producing an adequate family inco... | #### A |
The following events took place in a state that does not recognize the common-law marriage. The state does recognize the common-law estate of tenancy by the entirety and has no statute on the subject. Wade Sloan and Mary Isaacs, who were never formally married, lived together over a sevenyear period. During this time ... | #### D |
Sand Company operated an installation for distributing sand and gravel. The installation was adjacent to a residential area. On Sand's grounds there was a chute with polished metal sides for loading sand and gravel into trucks. The trucks being loaded stopped on the public street below the chute. After closing hours, a... | #### A |
Sand Company operated an installation for distributing sand and gravel. The installation was adjacent to a residential area. On Sand's grounds there was a chute with polished metal sides for loading sand and gravel into trucks. The trucks being loaded stopped on the public street below the chute. After closing hours, a... | #### B |
Sand Company operated an installation for distributing sand and gravel. The installation was adjacent to a residential area. On Sand's grounds there was a chute with polished metal sides for loading sand and gravel into trucks. The trucks being loaded stopped on the public street below the chute. After closing hours, a... | #### B |
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