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Owner held 500 acres in fee simple absolute. In 1960 Owner platted and obtained all required governmental approvals of two subdivisions of 200 acres each. In 1960 and 1961 commercial buildings and parking facilities were constructed on one subdivision, Royal Center, in accordance with the plans disclosed by the plat fo... | [
"there is no enforceable restriction because judicial recognition constitutes state action which is in conflict with the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.",
"there is no enforceable restriction because of Owner's conflict of interest in that he did not make the restriction applicable to the ... | 2C | |
Owner held 500 acres in fee simple absolute. In 1960 Owner platted and obtained all required governmental approvals of two subdivisions of 200 acres each. In 1960 and 1961 commercial buildings and parking facilities were constructed on one subdivision, Royal Center, in accordance with the plans disclosed by the plat fo... | [
"He can restrict use only to the extent of that imposed by zoning (that is, to residential use by not more than four dwelling units per lot). ",
"He cannot restrict the 100 acres to residential use because of the conflicting use for retail commercial purposes in the 200 acres composing the shopping center.",
"H... | 3D | |
A state accredits both public and private schools, licenses their teachers, and supplies textbooks on secular subjects to all such schools. Country Schoolhouse, a private school that offers elementary and secondary education in the state, denies admission to all non-Caucasians. In a suit to enjoin as unconstitutional t... | [
"Because education is a public function, the Country Schoolhouse may not discriminate on racial grounds. ",
"The state is so involved in school regulation and support that the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is applicable to the school.",
"The state is constitutionally obligated to eliminate... | 1B | |
Paul and Daniel entered into a contract in writing on November 1, the essential part of which read as follows: "Paul to supply Daniel with 200 personalized Christmas cards bearing a photograph of Daniel and his family on or before December 15, 1970, and Daniel to pay $100 30 days thereafter. Photograph to be taken by P... | [
"The cards, objectively viewed, were not satisfactory. ",
"The cards, subjectively viewed, were not satisfactory. ",
"The cards were not delivered on time.",
"Daniel's illness excused him from further obligation under the contract"
] | 1B | |
Paul and Daniel entered into a contract in writing on November 1, the essential part of which read as follows: "Paul to supply Daniel with 200 personalized Christmas cards bearing a photograph of Daniel and his family on or before December 15, 1970, and Daniel to pay $100 30 days thereafter. Photograph to be taken by P... | [
"Payment by Daniel of the $100 was a condition precedent to Paul's duty of performance",
"The performances of Paul and Daniel under the contract were concurrently conditional.",
"Payment by Daniel of the $100 was a condition subsequent to Paul's duty of performance.",
"Performance by Paul under the contract w... | 3D | |
Paul and Daniel entered into a contract in writing on November 1, the essential part of which read as follows: "Paul to supply Daniel with 200 personalized Christmas cards bearing a photograph of Daniel and his family on or before December 15, 1970, and Daniel to pay $100 30 days thereafter. Photograph to be taken by P... | [
"Daniel's illness and the related development excused Paul from his obligations to deliver the cards on or before December 15.",
"Prompt notice by Daniel to Paul of Daniel's recovery from illness was an implied condition of Paul's duty under the circumstances.",
"Paul was under a duty of immediate performance o... | 2C | |
Carr ran into and injured Pedersen, a pedestrian. With Carr in his car were Wanda and Walter Passenger. Passerby saw the accident and called the police department, which sent Sheriff to investigate. All of these people were available as potential witnesses in the case of Pedersen v. Carr. Pedersen alleges that Carr, wh... | [
"admissible as an admission of a party.",
"admissible as an admission to show Carr's liability, provided that the court gives a cautionary instruction that the statement should not be considered as bearing on the issue of damages. ",
"inadmissible, since it is not relevant to either the question of liability or... | 3D | |
Carr ran into and injured Pedersen, a pedestrian. With Carr in his car were Wanda and Walter Passenger. Passerby saw the accident and called the police department, which sent Sheriff to investigate. All of these people were available as potential witnesses in the case of Pedersen v. Carr. Pedersen alleges that Carr, wh... | [
"admissible as an admission of a party.",
"admissible as a declaration against interest.",
"inadmissible, because it is hearsay, not within any exception. ",
"inadmissible, because it would lead the court into nonessential side issues"
] | 2C | |
Carr ran into and injured Pedersen, a pedestrian. With Carr in his car were Wanda and Walter Passenger. Passerby saw the accident and called the police department, which sent Sheriff to investigate. All of these people were available as potential witnesses in the case of Pedersen v. Carr. Pedersen alleges that Carr, wh... | [
"permissible under the doctrine of present recollection refreshed.",
"permissible under the doctrine of past recollection recorded.",
"objectionable, because the letter was not a spontaneous utterance. ",
"objectionable, because the letter is a selfserving declaration insofar as the witness, Walter, is concer... | 0A | |
The most generally accepted basis on which a court will hold that X has a legal duty to aid another is the recognition by X that there is immediate danger of serious harm to | [
"another human being from a stranger's wrongful conduct.",
"his neighbor from a stranger's wrongful conduct.",
"his cousin from a stranger's wrongful conduct.",
"another human being from X's own nonnegligent conduct"
] | 3D | |
Jones, angry at a neighbor with whom he had quarreled, for revenge surreptitiously removed a piece of stone statuary from the neighbor's garden and concealed it in his garage. He intended to return it a day or two later, after giving the neighbor a chance to feel bad over its being stolen. Suspecting who was guilty, th... | [
"Commonwealth v. Mason. Two sisters see a wealthy neighbor's pedigreed dog on the street. They take the dog home, intending to conceal it until the owner offers a reward. Held, guilty of larceny. ",
"Saferite v. State. Two young men saw a motorcar on the street with the keys in the ignition. They drove the car to... | 1B | |
Harris, a heroin addict, broke into a house and took several cameras and watches, which he promptly pawned to obtain cash with which to obtain a "fix." Harris was later charged with larceny of the cameras and watches. | [
"Commonwealth v. Mason. Two sisters see a wealthy neighbor's pedigreed dog on the street. They take the dog home, intending to conceal it until the owner offers a reward. Held, guilty of larceny. ",
"Saferite v. State. Two young men saw a motorcar on the street with the keys in the ignition. They drove the car to... | 0A | |
Chase, as seller, and Scott, as buyer, enter into a written contract for the sale and purchase of land that is complete in all respects except that no reference is made to the quality of title to be conveyed. Which of the following will result? | [
"The contract will be unenforceable. 76",
"Chase will be required to convey a marketable title.",
"Chase will be required to convey only what he owned on the date of the contract.",
"Chase will be required to convey only what he owned on the date of the contract plus whatever additional title rights he may ac... | 1B | |
A state statute requires that all buses which operate as common carriers on the highways of the state shall be equipped with seat belts for passengers. Transport Lines, an interstate carrier, challenges the validity of the statute and the right of the state to make the requirement. What is the best basis for a constitu... | [
"Violation of the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.",
"Violation of the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.",
"Unreasonable burden on interstate commerce.",
"Difficulty of enforcement"
] | 2C | |
Amy Docent, a state college instructor, was discharged because of her refusal to comply with a state statute requiring public employees to swear or affirm that they will (1) "uphold and defend" the state and federal constitutions and (2) "oppose the overthrow" of the state or federal government "by force, violence, or ... | [
"Government employment is a privilege, not a right. ",
"The oath as a whole is only a commitment to abide by constitutional processes.",
"The First and Fourteenth Amendments permit a state to fix the conditions of state employment.",
"The state has a compelling need to keep disloyal persons out of governmenta... | 1B | |
All lawyers practicing in the state of Erewhon must be members of the State Bar Association, by order of the state supreme court. Several state officials serve on the Bar Association's Board of Bar Governors. The Board of Bar Governors authorizes the payment of dues for two staff members to the Cosmopolitan Club, a pri... | [
"private rights to discriminate and associate freely must defer to a public interest against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex. ",
"the failure of the State Bar Association to pass a resolution forbidding discrimination on the basis of race, religion, or sex constitutes a denial of equal prote... | 2C | |
All lawyers practicing in the state of Erewhon must be members of the State Bar Association, by order of the state supreme court. Several state officials serve on the Bar Association's Board of Bar Governors. The Board of Bar Governors authorizes the payment of dues for two staff members to the Cosmopolitan Club, a pri... | [
"Hear the case on the merits, because a federal claim is presented. ",
"Hear the case on the merits, because the expenditure of state funds in support of segregation is forbidden by the Fifth Amendment. ",
"Abstain from jurisdiction, because the constitutional issue should be litigated first in a state court. "... | 0A | |
In 1945, Owen, owner of both Blackacre and Whiteacre, executed and delivered two separate deeds by which he conveyed the two tracts of land as follows: Blackacre was conveyed "To Alpha and his heirs as long as it is used exclusively for residential purposes, but if it is ever used for other than residential purposes, t... | [
"ordered, because Alpha and Delia together own a fee simple absolute in Blackacre. ",
"ordered, because Alpha alone owns the entire fee simple in Blackacre. ",
"denied, because Bill has a valid interest in Blackacre. ",
"denied, because the American Red Cross has a valid interest in Blackacre."
] | 2C | |
In 1945, Owen, owner of both Blackacre and Whiteacre, executed and delivered two separate deeds by which he conveyed the two tracts of land as follows: Blackacre was conveyed "To Alpha and his heirs as long as it is used exclusively for residential purposes, but if it is ever used for other than residential purposes, t... | [
"valid contingent remainder.",
"void executory interest.",
"valid executory interest.",
"void contingent remainder"
] | 1B | |
Brill saved the life of Ace's wife, Mary, who thereafter changed her will to leave Brill $1,000. However, upon Mary's death she had no property except an undivided interest in real estate held in tenancy by the entirety of Ace. The property had been purchased by Ace from an inheritance. After Mary died, Ace signed and ... | [
"Yes, because Ace was thereby morally obligated to Brill. ",
"Yes, because Ace was thereby materially benefited. ",
"No, because Ace had not asked Brill to save her. ",
"No, because the value of Brill's act was too uncertain"
] | 2C | |
Brill saved the life of Ace's wife, Mary, who thereafter changed her will to leave Brill $1,000. However, upon Mary's death she had no property except an undivided interest in real estate held in tenancy by the entirety of Ace. The property had been purchased by Ace from an inheritance. After Mary died, Ace signed and ... | [
"Brill's agreement was made in a writing he signed.",
"Brill reasonably believed he had a valid claim when the instrument was signed.",
"Mary had contributed to accumulation of the real property.",
"Brill paid Ace $1 when he received the instrument."
] | 1B | |
Brill saved the life of Ace's wife, Mary, who thereafter changed her will to leave Brill $1,000. However, upon Mary's death she had no property except an undivided interest in real estate held in tenancy by the entirety of Ace. The property had been purchased by Ace from an inheritance. After Mary died, Ace signed and ... | [
"Ace and Brill have made a compromise.",
"Ace must give restitution for benefits it would be unjust to retain.",
"Ace is bound by promissory estoppel.",
"Ace executed a binding unilateral contract"
] | 0A | |
Brown suffered from the delusion that he was a special agent of God. He frequently experienced hallucinations in the form of hearing divine commands. Brown believed God told him several times that the local Roman Catholic bishop was corrupting the diocese into heresy, and that the bishop should be "done away with." Bro... | [
"Brown did not know the nature of the act he was performing.",
"Brown did not know that his act was morally wrong",
"Brown did not know the quality of the act he was performing.",
"Brown's acts were the product of a mental disease."
] | 1B | |
Walker, a pedestrian, started north across the street in a clearly marked north-south crosswalk with the green traffic light in her favor. Walker was in a hurry, and before reaching the north curb on the street, she cut to her left diagonally across the street to the east-west crosswalk and started across it. Just afte... | [
"Driver violated the traffic light statute at a later point in time than Walker's violation.",
"pedestrians are entitled to assume that automobile drivers will obey the law.",
"Walker was hit while in the crosswalk. 79",
"the risks that the statute was designed to protect against probably did not include an e... | 3D | |
Walker, a pedestrian, started north across the street in a clearly marked north-south crosswalk with the green traffic light in her favor. Walker was in a hurry, and before reaching the north curb on the street, she cut to her left diagonally across the street to the east-west crosswalk and started across it. Just afte... | [
"It makes Driver liable to Walker because Driver is a trespasser on the highway.",
"It would not furnish a basis for liability.",
"It proves that Driver is an unfit driver in this instance.",
"It makes Driver absolutely liable for Walker's injury"
] | 1B | |
Walker, a pedestrian, started north across the street in a clearly marked north-south crosswalk with the green traffic light in her favor. Walker was in a hurry, and before reaching the north curb on the street, she cut to her left diagonally across the street to the east-west crosswalk and started across it. Just afte... | [
"No, since only 0.02 percent of the population have bones as brittle as Walker's. ",
"No, unless a person of ordinary health would probably have suffered a broken leg from the impact. ",
"Yes, because Driver could foresee that there would be unforeseeable consequences of the impact. ",
"Yes, even though the e... | 3D | |
Walker, a pedestrian, started north across the street in a clearly marked north-south crosswalk with the green traffic light in her favor. Walker was in a hurry, and before reaching the north curb on the street, she cut to her left diagonally across the street to the east-west crosswalk and started across it. Just afte... | [
"there is no dispute in the evidence about factual cause.",
"as a matter of law, the violation of the statute results in liability for all resulting harm. ",
"as a matter of law, Driver's conduct was an independent intervening cause. ",
"as a matter of law, the injury to Walker was not the result of a risk th... | 3D | |
Paulsen was eating in a restaurant when he began to choke on a piece of food that had lodged in his throat. Dow, a physician who was sitting at a nearby table, did not wish to become involved and did not render any assistance, although prompt medical attention would have been effective in removing the obstruction from ... | [
"Yes, if the jurisdiction relieves physicians of malpractice liability for emergency first aid. ",
"Yes, if a reasonably prudent person with Dow's experience, training, and knowledge would have assisted Paulsen. ",
"No, because Dow was not responsible for Paulsen's condition. ",
"No, because Dow knew that Pau... | 2C | |
The state of Champlain enacts the Young Adult Marriage Counseling Act, which provides that, before any persons less than 30 years of age may be issued a marriage license, they must receive at least five hours of marriage counseling from a statelicensed social worker. This counseling is designed to assure that applicant... | [
"Pine and Ross are residents of the same state.",
"No substantial federal question is presented.",
"The suit presents a nonjustifiable political question.",
"The suit is unripe"
] | 3D | |
The state of Champlain enacts the Young Adult Marriage Counseling Act, which provides that, before any persons less than 30 years of age may be issued a marriage license, they must receive at least five hours of marriage counseling from a statelicensed social worker. This counseling is designed to assure that applicant... | [
"person challenging the law, because there is a strong presumption that elected state legislators acted properly. ",
"person challenging the law, because the Tenth Amendment authorizes states to determine the conditions on which they issue marriage licenses. ",
"state, because there is a substantial impact on t... | 2C | |
Ogden was the fee simple owner of three adjoining vacant lots fronting on a common street in a primarily residential section of a city which had no zoning laws. The lots were identified as Lots 1, 2, and 3. Ogden conveyed Lot 1 to Akers and Lot 2 to Bell. Ogden retained Lot 3, which consisted of three acres of woodland... | [
"Akers, because the termination of the necessity for the easement terminated the easement. ",
"Akers, because the continuation of the easement after the change of circumstances would adversely affect the marketability of both lots without adding any commensurate value to either. ",
"Bell, because an incorporeal... | 3D | |
Ogden was the fee simple owner of three adjoining vacant lots fronting on a common street in a primarily residential section of a city which had no zoning laws. The lots were identified as Lots 1, 2, and 3. Ogden conveyed Lot 1 to Akers and Lot 2 to Bell. Ogden retained Lot 3, which consisted of three acres of woodland... | [
"Bell, because Ogden's proposed building would be an obstruction of Bell's natural right to an easement for light and air. ",
"Bell, because Bell was misled by Ogden's failure to complain when Bell was building his house. ",
"Ogden if, but only if, it can be shown that Ogden's intention to erect such a building... | 3D | |
Dever was indicted for the murder of Vickers by poison. At trial, the prosecutor calls the county coroner, Dr. Wolfe, who is a boardcertified pathologist, to testify that, in accord with good practice in her specialty, she has studied microphotographic slides, made under her supervision by medical assistants, of tissue... | [
"excluded, because the cause of death is a critical issue to be decided by the trier of fact. 81 ",
"excluded, because her opinion is based on facts not in evidence. ",
"admitted, because Wolfe followed accepted medical practice in arriving at her opinion ",
"admitted, because her opinion is based on matters ... | 2C | |
At the trial of Davis for a murder that occurred in Newtown, the prosecution called Waite, who testified that she saw Davis kill the victim. Davis believed that Waite was 600 miles away in Old Town, engaged in the illegal sale of narcotics, on the day in question. On cross-examination by Davis, Waite was asked whether ... | [
"Waite had not been charged with any crime and, thus, could claim no privilege against self-incrimination. ",
"Waite's proper invocation of the privilege prevented adequate cross-examination.",
"the public interest in allowing an accused to defend himself or herself outweighs the interest of a nonparty witness ... | 1B | |
A statute of the state of Tuscarora made it a misdemeanor to construct any building of more than five stories without an automatic fire sprinkler system. A local construction company built a 10-story federal office building in Tuscarora. It constructed the building according to the precise specifications of a federal c... | [
"The state sprinkler requirement denies the company property or liberty without due process.",
"The state sprinkler requirement denies the company equal protection of the laws",
"As applied, the state sprinkler requirement violates the supremacy clause. ",
"As applied, the state sprinkler requirement violates... | 2C | |
On January 15, Carpenter agreed to repair Householder's house according to certain specifications and to have the work completed by April 1. On March 1, Householder's property was inundated by floodwaters which did not abate until March 15. Householder could not get the house into a condition which would permit Carpent... | [
"Carpenter's busy schedule permitted him to work on Householder's house only during the month of March.",
"Any delay in making the repairs would not seriously affect Householder's use of the property.",
"The cost of making repairs was increasing at the rate of three percent a month.",
"The area around Househo... | 0A | |
In a telephone call on March 1, Adams, an unemployed, retired person, said to Dawes, "I will sell my automobile for $3,000 cash. I will hold this offer open through March 14." On March 12, Adams called Dawes and told her that he had sold the automobile to Clark. Adams in fact had not sold the automobile to anyone. On M... | [
"succeed, because Adams had assured her that the offer would remain open through March 14. ",
"succeed, because Adams had not in fact sold the automobile to Clark ",
"not succeed, because Dawes had not tendered the $3,000 to Adams on or before March 14. ",
"not succeed, because on March 12, Adams had told Daw... | 3D | |
Parents purchased a new mobile home from Seller. The mobile home was manufactured by Mobilco and had a ventilating system designed by Mobilco with both a heating unit and an air conditioner. Mobilco installed a furnace manufactured by Heatco and an air conditioning unit manufactured by Coolco. Each was controlled by an... | [
"was defective.",
"was defective and had not been inspected by Seller.",
"was defective and had been inspected by Seller, and the defect was not discovered. ",
"was defective, and the defect would have been discovered if Seller had exercised reasonable care in inspecting the system"
] | 3D | |
Parents purchased a new mobile home from Seller. The mobile home was manufactured by Mobilco and had a ventilating system designed by Mobilco with both a heating unit and an air conditioner. Mobilco installed a furnace manufactured by Heatco and an air conditioning unit manufactured by Coolco. Each was controlled by an... | [
"Mobilco only, because the ventilating system was defectively designed by Mobilco. ",
"Heatco only, because it was the excessive heat from the furnace that caused Child's injuries. ",
"Mobilco and Heatco only, because the combination of Mobilco's design and Heatco's furnace caused Child's injuries. ",
"Mobilc... | 0A | |
Cars driven by Pugh and Davidson collided, and Davidson was charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the accident. She pleaded guilty and was merely fined, although under the statute the court could have sentenced her to two years in prison. Thereafter, Pugh, alleging that Davidson's intoxication had c... | [
"admitted as proof of Davidson's character.",
"admitted as proof of Davidson's intoxication.",
"excluded, because the conviction was not the result of a trial. ",
"excluded, because it is hearsay, not within any exception."
] | 1B | |
Pitt sued Dow for damages for injuries that Pitt incurred when a badly rotted limb fell from a curbside tree in front of Dow's home and hit Pitt. Dow claimed that the tree was on city property and thus was the responsibility of the city. At trial, Pitt offered testimony that a week after the accident, Dow had cut the t... | [
"inadmissible, because there is a policy to encourage safety precautions. ",
"inadmissible, because it is irrelevant to the condition of the tree at the time of the accident. ",
"admissible to show that the tree was on Dow's property. 83",
"admissible to show that the tree was in a rotted condition"
] | 2C | |
A state statute makes it a felony for any teacher at a state institution of higher education to accept anything of value from a student at the same institution. Monroe, a student at the state university, offered Professor Smith, his English teacher, $50 in exchange for a good grade in his English course. Smith agreed a... | [
"a principal and an accessory cannot be tried together, since the principal must be convicted first. ",
"he cannot be an accessory, since he is the victim of the crime. ",
"the legislature did not intend to punish the person giving the thing of value.",
"he did not assist Professor Smith in violating the stat... | 2C | |
In which of the following situations is Defendant most likely to be guilty of the crime charged? | [
"Without the permission of Owner, Defendant takes Owner's car with the intention of driving it three miles to a grocery store and back. Defendant is charged with larceny. ",
"Defendant gets permission to borrow Owner's car for the evening by falsely promising to return it, although he does not intend to do so. Tw... | 1B | |
Carver is a chemical engineer. She has no interest in or connection with Chemco. Carver noticed that Chemco's most recent publicly issued financial statement listed, as part of Chemco's assets, a large inventory of a certain special chemical compound. This asset was listed at a cost of $100,000, but Carver knew that th... | [
"Yes, because Carver knew that the value of the stock was greater than the price she offered. ",
"Yes, if Carver did not inform Page of the true value of the inventory. ",
"No, unless Carver told Page that the stock was not worth more than $6 a share. ",
"No, if Chemco's financial statement was available to P... | 2C | |
Dean, charged with murder, was present with her attorney at a preliminary examination when White, who was the defendant in a separate prosecution for concealing the body of the murder victim, testified for the prosecution against Dean. When called to testify at Dean's trial, White refused to testify, though ordered to ... | [
"admissible as former testimony.",
"admissible as past recollection recorded.",
"inadmissible, because it would violate White's privilege against selfincrimination. ",
"inadmissible, because it is hearsay, not within any exception"
] | 0A | |
Potts, a building contractor, sued Dennis for failure to pay on a small cost-plus construction 84 contract. At trial, Potts, who personally supervised all of the work, seeks to testify to what he remembers about the amount of pipe used, the number of workers used on the job, and the number of hours spent grading. Denni... | [
"admissible as a report of regularly conducted business activity.",
"admissible as based on first-hand knowledge.",
"inadmissible, because it violates the best evidence rule. ",
"inadmissible, because a summary of writings cannot be made unless the originals are available for examination"
] | 1B | |
While testifying as a witness in a civil trial, Walters was asked on cross-examination if he had been convicted in the circuit court of Jasper County of stealing $200 from his employer on August 16, 1977. Walters said, "No, I have never been convicted of any crime." In fact, Walters had pleaded guilty to such a charge ... | [
"guilty, because his mistake was one of law. ",
"guilty, because reliance on the advice of an attorney is not a defense. ",
"not guilty if the jury also finds that his reliance on the attorney's advice was reasonable.",
"not guilty, because he lacked the necessary mental state"
] | 3D | |
A grand jury was investigating a bank robbery. The only information known to the prosecutor was a rumor that Taylor might have been involved. The grand jury subpoenaed Taylor. He refused to answer questions about the robbery and was granted use immunity. He then testified that he and Simmons had robbed the bank. The gr... | [
"sustained, because the prosecutor may not bargain away the rights of one codefendant in a deal with another. ",
"sustained, because Simmons' testimony was acquired as a result of Taylor's grand jury testimony. ",
"overruled, because the police suspected Taylor even before he testified in the grand jury hearing... | 1B | |
A federal statute requires United States civil service employees to retire at age 75. However, that statute also states that civil service employees of the armed forces must retire at age 65. Prentis, a 65-year-old service employee of the Department of the Army, seeks a declaratory judgment that would forbid his mandat... | [
"denies him a privilege or immunity of national citizenship.",
"deprives him of a property right without just compensation.",
"is not within the scope of any of the enumerated powers of Congress in Article I, §8. ",
"invidiously discriminates against him on the basis of age in violation of the Fifth Amendmen... | 3D | |
Light Company is the sole distributor of electrical power in City. The Company owns and maintains all of the electric poles and equipment in City. Light Company has complied with the National Electrical Safety Code, which establishes minimum requirements for the installation and maintenance of power poles. The Code has... | [
"recover if Light Company could have taken reasonable steps to prevent the lines from falling when the insulators were destroyed.",
"recover, because a supplier of electricity is strictly liable in tort. ",
"not recover unless Light Company failed to exercise reasonable care to stop the destruction of the insul... | 0A | |
The city of Metropolis has an ordinance that makes it an offense, punishable by fine, for the owner of a dog to permit the dog to run unleashed on a public way. Smythe, a police officer, observed a small dog running loose in the street. As Smythe picked the dog up, Nelson, who was seated in her car lawfully parked at t... | [
"Yes, if Smythe's acts caused Joplin severe emotional distress. ",
"Yes, if it is found that Smythe's behavior was extreme and outrageous with respect to Nelson. ",
"No, because Smythe did not know that Joplin was watching. ",
"No, because Joplin was not within the zone of physical danger"
] | 2C | |
Davison was driving through an apartment building area plagued with an unusually high incidence of burglaries and assaults. Acting pursuant to a police department plan to combat crime by the random stopping of automobiles in the area between midnight and 6 a.m., a police officer stopped Davison and asked him for identi... | [
"sustained, because the marijuana was discovered as a result of the unlawful stopping of Davison's automobile. ",
"sustained, because the use of the flashlight constituted a search of the interior of Davison's automobile without probable cause. ",
"denied, because the officer's conduct was consistent with the e... | 0A | |
Morgan conveyed Greenacre, her one-family residence, to "Perez for life, remainder to Rowan, her heirs and assigns, subject, however, to First Bank's mortgage thereon." There was an unpaid balance on the mortgage of $10,000, which is payable in $1,000 annual installments plus interest at six percent on the unpaid balan... | [
"Rowan must pay the principal payment, but Perez must pay the interest to First Bank. ",
"Rowan must pay both the principal and interest payments to First Bank.",
"Perez must pay both the principal and interest payments to First Bank.",
"Perez must pay the principal payment, but Rowan must pay the interest to... | 0A | |
Anders conveyed her only parcel of land to Burton by a duly executed and delivered warranty deed, which provided: To have and to hold the described tract of land in fee simple, subject to the understanding that within one year from the date of the instrument said grantee shall construct and thereafter maintain and oper... | [
"win, because the language of the deed created a determinable fee, which leaves a possibility of reverter in the grantor. ",
"win, because the language of the deed created a fee subject to condition subsequent, which leaves a right of entry or power of termination in the grantor. ",
"lose, because the language ... | 2C | |
A group of children, ranging in age from 8 to 15, regularly played football on the common area of an apartment complex owned by O'Neill. Most of the children lived in the apartment complex, but some lived elsewhere. O'Neill knew that the children played on the common area and had not objected. Peter, a 13-year-old who ... | [
"prevail if the sprinkler head was a hazard that Peter probably would not discover.",
"prevail, because O'Neill had not objected to children playing on the common area. 87 ",
"not prevail, because Peter did not live in the apartment complex. ",
"not prevail unless the sprinkler heads were abnormally dangerous... | 0A | |
Congress passes a law regulating the wholesale retail prices of "every purchase or sale of oil, natural gas, and electric power made in the United States." The strongest argument in support of the constitutionality of this statute is that | [
"the Constitution expressly empowers Congress to enact laws for \"the general welfare.\" ",
"Congress has the authority to regulate such products' interstate transportation and importation from abroad.",
"Congress may regulate the prices of every purchase and sale of goods and services made in this country, bec... | 3D | |
In a written contract, Singer agreed to deliver to Byer 500 described chairs at $20 each F.O.B. Singer's place of business. The contract provided that "neither party will assign this contract without the written consent of the other." Singer placed the chairs on board a carrier on January 30. On February 1 Singer said ... | [
"$10,000, the contract price. ",
"the difference between the contract price and the market value of the chairs.",
"nothing, because the chairs had not been delivered. ",
"nothing, because the Singer-Byer contract forbade an assignment"
] | 0A | |
In a written contract, Singer agreed to deliver to Byer 500 described chairs at $20 each F.O.B. Singer's place of business. The contract provided that "neither party will assign this contract without the written consent of the other." Singer placed the chairs on board a carrier on January 30. On February 1 Singer said ... | [
"succeed, because the carrier will be deemed to be Singer's agent. ",
"succeed, because the risk of loss was on Singer. ",
"not succeed, because of impossibility of performance. ",
"not succeed, because the risk of loss was on Byer"
] | 3D | |
Dutton, disappointed by his eight-year-old son's failure to do well in school, began systematically depriving the child of food during summer vacation. Although his son became seriously ill from malnutrition, Dutton failed to call a doctor. He believed that as a parent he had the sole right to determine whether the chi... | [
"acquitted, because of the defendant's good faith belief concerning parental rights in supervising children. ",
"acquitted, because summoning the physician or feeding the child would not have prevented the child's death from cancer. ",
"convicted, because the father's treatment of his son showed reckless indiff... | 1B | |
Vance had cheated Dodd in a card game. Angered, Dodd set out for Vance's house with the intention of shooting him. Just as he was about to set foot on Vance's property, Dodd was arrested by a police officer who noticed that Dodd was carrying a revolver. A statute in the jurisdiction makes it a crime to "enter the prope... | [
"not guilty, because the statute defines an attempted crime and there cannot be an attempt to attempt. ",
"not guilty, because to convict him would be to punish him simply for having a guilty mind. ",
"guilty, because he was close enough to entering the property and he had the necessary state of mind. ",
"gui... | 2C | |
Congress enacted a statute providing that persons may challenge a state energy law on the ground that it is in conflict with the federal Constitution in either federal or state court. According to this federal statute, any decision by a lower state court upholding a state energy law against a challenge based on the fed... | [
"constitutional, because congressional control over questions of energy usage is plenary. ",
"constitutional, because Congress may establish the manner in which the appellate jurisdiction of the United States Supreme Court is exercised. ",
"unconstitutional, because they infringe on the sovereign right of state... | 1B | |
After several days of negotiations, Ohner wrote to Plummer: "Will pay you $3,000 if you will install new plumbing in my office building according to the specifications I have sent you. I must have your reply by March 30." Plummer replied by a letter that Ohner received on March 15: "Will not do it for less than $3,500.... | [
"A contract was formed on March 20 when Plummer posted his letter.",
"A contract was formed on March 22 when Ohner received Plummer's letter.",
"A contract was formed on April 5 when Plummer began work.",
"There was no contract between the parties as of April 5."
] | 3D | |
On January 15, in a signed writing, Artisan agreed to remodel Ohner's building according to certain specifications, and Ohner agreed to pay the specified price of $5,000 to Artisan's niece, Roberta Neese, as a birthday present. Neese did not learn of the agreement until her birthday on May 5. Before they signed the wri... | [
"Yes, because obtaining a loan was a condition precedent to the existence of an enforceable contract. ",
"Yes, because the agreement about obtaining a loan is a modification of a construction contract and is not required to be in writing. ",
"No, because the agreement about obtaining a loan contradicts the expr... | 0A | |
On January 15, in a signed writing, Artisan agreed to remodel Ohner's building according to certain specifications, and Ohner agreed to pay the specified price of $5,000 to Artisan's niece, Roberta Neese, as a birthday present. Neese did not learn of the agreement until her birthday on May 5. Before they signed the wri... | [
"Yes, because she is an intended beneficiary of the written Artisan-Ohner contract. ",
"Yes, because the written Artisan-Ohner contract operated as an assignment to Neese, and Artisan thereby lost whatever rights he may have had to the $5,000. ",
"No, because Neese had not furnished any consideration to support... | 3D | |
Dryden is on trial on a charge of driving while intoxicated. When Dryden was booked at the police station, a videotape was made that showed him unsteady, abusive, and speaking in a slurred manner. If the prosecutor lays a foundation properly identifying the tape, should the court admit it in evidence and permit it to b... | [
"Yes, because it is an admission. ",
"Yes, because its value is not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice. ",
"No, because the privilege against selfincrimination is applicable. ",
"No, because specific instances of conduct cannot be proved by extrinsic evidence"
] | 1B | |
Talbot and Rogers, as lessees, signed a valid lease for a house. Lane, the landlord, duly executed the lease and delivered possession of the premises to the lessees. During the term of the lease, Rogers verbally invited Andrews to share the house with the lessees. Andrews agreed to pay part of the rent to Lane, who did... | [
"prevail, because a cotenant has no right to assign all or any part of a leasehold without the consent of all interested parties. ",
"prevail, because the lease provision prohibits assignment. ",
"not prevail, because he is not the beneficiary of the nonassignment provision in the lease. ",
"not prevail, beca... | 2C | |
The owner of Newacre executed and delivered to a power company a right-of-way deed for the building and maintenance of an overhead power line across Newacre. The deed was properly recorded. Newacre then passed through several intermediate conveyances until it was conveyed to Sloan about 10 years after the date of the r... | [
"Jones, because Jones was a third-party creditor beneficiary of the contract between Sloan and Abstract Company. ",
"Jones, because the abstract prepared by Abstract Company constitutes a guarantee of Jones's title to Newacre. ",
"Abstract Company, because Abstract Company had no knowledge of the existence of t... | 0A | |
The owner of Newacre executed and delivered to a power company a right-of-way deed for the building and maintenance of an overhead power line across Newacre. The deed was properly recorded. Newacre then passed through several intermediate conveyances until it was conveyed to Sloan about 10 years after the date of the r... | [
"Jones, because Sloan is liable for his negligent misrepresentation. ",
"Jones, because the covenants in Sloan's deed to Jones have been breached. ",
"Sloan, because Jones relied upon Abstract Company, not Sloan, for information concerning title. ",
"Sloan, because Sloan was without knowledge of any defects i... | 1B | |
Congress enacts a criminal statute prohibiting "any person from interfering in any way with any right conferred on another person by the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Application of this statute to Jones, a private citizen, would be most clearly constitutional if Jones, with threats of violence, ... | [
"a public school teacher to exclude AfricanAmerican pupils from her class, solely because of their race. ",
"African-American pupils, solely because of their race, to refrain from attending a privately owned and operated school licensed by the state. ",
"the bus driver operating a free school bus service under ... | 0A | |
Innes worked as a secretary in an office in a building occupied partly by her employer and partly by Glass, a retail store. The two areas were separated by walls and were in no way connected, except that the air conditioning unit served both areas and there was a common return-air duct. Glass began remodeling, and its ... | [
"recover if she can recover against Steel.",
"recover, because Innes was an invitee of a tenant in the building. ",
"not recover unless Paint Company was negligent.",
"not recover, because the glue came in a sealed package"
] | 0A | |
Innes worked as a secretary in an office in a building occupied partly by her employer and partly by Glass, a retail store. The two areas were separated by walls and were in no way connected, except that the air conditioning unit served both areas and there was a common return-air duct. Glass began remodeling, and its ... | [
"recover, because a user of a product is held to the same standard as the manufacturer. ",
"recover, because the employees of Glass caused the fumes to enter her area of the building. ",
"not recover, because Glass used the glue for its intended purposes. ",
"not recover, because the employees of Glass had no... | 3D | |
When Esther, Gray's 21-year-old daughter, finished college, Gray handed her a signed memorandum stating that if she would go to law school for three academic years, he would pay her tuition, room, and board and would "give her a $1,000 bonus" for each "A" she got in law school. Esther's uncle, Miller, who was present o... | [
"The parties did not manifestly intend a contract.",
"Gray's death terminated the agreement.",
"The agreement was oral.",
"The agreement was divisible."
] | 2C | |
When Esther, Gray's 21-year-old daughter, finished college, Gray handed her a signed memorandum stating that if she would go to law school for three academic years, he would pay her tuition, room, and board and would "give her a $1,000 bonus" for each "A" she got in law school. Esther's uncle, Miller, who was present o... | [
"succeed under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.",
"succeed on a theory of bargained-for exchange for her father's promise",
"not succeed, because the $1,000 for each \"A\" was promised only as a bonus. ",
"not succeed, because Esther was already legally obligated to use her best efforts in law school."
] | 1B | |
In Polk's negligence action against Dell arising out of a multiple-car collision, Witt testified for Polk that Dell went through a red light. On cross-examination, Dell seeks to question Witt about her statement that the light was yellow, made in a deposition that Witt gave in a separate action between Adams and Baker.... | [
"admissible for impeachment only.",
"admissible as substantive evidence only.",
"admissible for impeachment and as substantive evidence.",
"inadmissible, because it is hearsay, not within any exception."
] | 2C | |
In 1965 Hubert Green executed his will which in pertinent part provided, "I hereby give, devise, and bequeath Greenvale to my surviving widow for life, remainder to such of my children as shall live to attain the age of 30 years, but if any child dies under the age of 30 years survived by a child or children, such chil... | [
"remainder to the children and to the grandchildren is void because Green could have subsequently married a person who was unborn at the time Green executed his will. 92",
"remainder to the children is valid, but the substitutionary gift to the grandchildren is void because Green could have subsequently married a... | 3D | |
Siddon worked as a private duty nurse and on occasion worked in Doctors' Hospital. The hospital called Registry, the private duty referral agency through which Siddon usually obtained employment, and asked that in the future she not be assigned to patients in Doctors' Hospital. Registry asked the hospital why it had ma... | [
"recover, because the hospital accused Siddon of improper professional conduct. ",
"recover if Siddon did not take the narcotics.",
"not recover if narcotics disappeared during Siddon's shifts.",
"not recover if the hospital reasonably believed that Siddon took the narcotic"
] | 3D | |
Zeller contracted in writing to deliver to Baker 100 bushels of wheat on August 1 at $3.50 a bushel. Because his suppliers had not delivered enough wheat to him by that time, Zeller on August 1 had only 95 bushels of wheat with which to fulfill his contract with Baker. If Zeller tenders 95 bushels of wheat to Baker on ... | [
"Zeller has a cause of action against Baker, because Zeller has substantially performed his contract. ",
"Zeller is excused from performing his contract because of impossibility of performance.",
"Baker has a cause of action against Zeller for Zeller's failure to deliver 100 bushels of wheat.",
"Baker is obli... | 2C | |
A federal statute sets up a program of dental education. The statute provides that the Secretary of Health and Human Services "shall, on a current basis, spend all of the money appropriated for this purpose" and "shall distribute the appropriated funds" by a specified formula to state health departments that agree to p... | [
"$50 million, because the President could reasonably determine that this program is not as important to the general welfare as other programs. ",
"$50 million, because as chief executive the President has the constitutional authority to control the actions of all of his subordinates by executive order. ",
"$90 ... | 3D | |
Powers sued Debbs for battery. At trial, Powers's witness Wilson testified that Debbs had made an unprovoked attack on Powers. On cross-examination, Debbs asks Wilson about a false claim that Wilson once filed on an insurance policy. The question is | [
"proper, because the conduct involved untruthfulness. ",
"proper provided that the conduct resulted in conviction of Wilson.",
"improper, because the impeachment involved a specific instance of misconduct. ",
"improper, because the claim form would be the best evidence"
] | 0A | |
On March 31, Selco and Byco entered into a written agreement in which Selco agreed to fabricate and sell to Byco 10,000 specially designed brake linings for a new type of power brake manufactured by Byco. The contract provided that Byco would pay half of the purchase price on May 15 in order to give Selco funds to "too... | [
"Byco could treat the notice as an anticipatory repudiation, and had a cause of action on May 10 for breach of the entire contract ",
"Byco could treat the notice as an anticipatory repudiation, and could sue to enjoin an actual breach by Selco on May 31. ",
"Byco had no cause of action for breach of contract, ... | 2C | |
On March 31, Selco and Byco entered into a written agreement in which Selco agreed to fabricate and sell to Byco 10,000 specially designed brake linings for a new type of power brake manufactured by Byco. The contract provided that Byco would pay half of the purchase price on May 15 in order to give Selco funds to "too... | [
"Byco has a cause of action for total breach of contract because of Selco's repudiation, but that cause of action will be lost if Selco retracts its repudiation before Byco changes its position or manifests to Selco that Byco considers the repudiation final. ",
"Byco can bring suit to rescind the contract even if... | 3D | |
A state statute provides that persons moving into a community to attend a college on a full-time basis may not vote in any elections for local or state officials that are held in that community. Instead, the statute provides that for voting purposes all such persons shall retain their residence in the communities from ... | [
"A state does not have an interest that is sufficiently compelling to justify the exclusion from voting of an entire class of persons.",
"There are less restrictive means by which the state could assure that only actual residents of a community vote in its elections.",
"Most persons moving to a community to att... | 1B | |
At a time when Ogawa held Lot 1 in the Fairoaks subdivision in fee simple, Vine executed a warranty deed that recited that Vine conveyed Lot 1, Fairoaks, to Purvis. The deed was promptly and duly recorded. After the recording of the deed from Vine to Purvis, Ogawa conveyed Lot 1 to Vine by a warranty deed that was prom... | [
"Purvis, because Purvis' deed is senior to Rand's. ",
"Rand, because Rand paid value without notice of Purvis' claim. ",
"Purvis or Rand, depending on whether a subsequent grantee is bound, at common law, by the doctrine of estoppel by deed. ",
"Purvis or Rand, depending on whether Purvis' deed is deemed reco... | 3D | |
Dillon held up a gasoline station. During the robbery he shot and killed a customer who attempted to apprehend him. Dillon was prosecuted for premeditated murder and convicted. Thereafter, he was indicted for armed robbery of the station. Before the trial, his attorney moved to dismiss the indictment on the ground that... | [
"granted, because once Dillon was convicted on any of the charges arising out of the robbery, the prosecution was constitutionally estopped from proceeding against Dillon on any charge stemming from the same transaction. ",
"granted, because the double jeopardy clause prohibits a subsequent trial on what is essen... | 2C | |
Ellis, an electrical engineer, designed an electronic game known as Zappo. Ellis entered into a licensing agreement with Toyco under which Toyco agreed to manufacture Zappo according to Ellis's specifications and to market it and pay a royalty to Ellis. Carla, whose parents had purchased a Zappo game for her, was injur... | [
"Yes, because as between Ellis and Toyco, Ellis was responsible for the design of Zappo. ",
"Yes, because Toyco and Ellis were joint tortfeasors. ",
"No, because Toyco, as the manufacturer, was strictly liable to Carla. ",
"No, if Toyco, by a reasonable inspection, could have discovered the defect in the desi... | 0A | |
While crossing Spruce Street, Pesko was hit by a car that she did not see. Pesko sued Dorry for her injuries. At trial, Pesko calls Williams, a police officer, to testify that, 10 minutes after the accident, a driver stopped him and said, "Officer, a few minutes ago I saw a hit-and-run accident on Spruce Street involvi... | [
"admitted as a statement of recent perception.",
"admitted as a present sense impression.",
"excluded, because it is hearsay, not within any exception. ",
"excluded, because it is more prejudicial than probative"
] | 2C | |
The Kernel Corporation, through its president, Demeter Gritz, requested from Vault Finance, Inc., a short-term loan of $100,000. On April 1, Gritz and Vault's loan officer agreed orally that Vault would make the loan on the following terms: (1) The loan would be repaid in full on or before the following July 1 and woul... | [
"Yes, because the oral agreement was supported by an independent consideration. ",
"Yes, because the evidence of the parties' negotiations is relevant to their contractual intent concerning maturity of the debt. ",
"No, because such evidence is barred by the preexisting duty rule. ",
"No, because such evidenc... | 3D | |
The Kernel Corporation, through its president, Demeter Gritz, requested from Vault Finance, Inc., a short-term loan of $100,000. On April 1, Gritz and Vault's loan officer agreed orally that Vault would make the loan on the following terms: (1) The loan would be repaid in full on or before the following July 1 and woul... | [
"Yes, because Gritz signed the memorandum. ",
"Yes, because, as president of the debtorcompany, Gritz is a third-party beneficiary of the loan. ",
"No, because there was no separate consideration for Gritz's promise. ",
"No, because such proof is barred by the Statute of Frauds"
] | 3D | |
Adams, Bennett, and Curtis are charged in a common law jurisdiction with conspiracy to commit larceny. The state introduced evidence that they agreed to go to Nelson's house to take stock certificates from a safe in Nelson's bedroom, that they went to the house, and that they were arrested as they entered Nelson's bedr... | [
"guilty, because there was an agreement and the entry into the bedroom is sufficient for the overt act. ",
"guilty, because good motives are not a defense to criminal liability. ",
"not guilty, because he did not have a corrupt motive. ",
"not guilty, because he did not intend to steal"
] | 3D | |
Adams, Bennett, and Curtis are charged in a common law jurisdiction with conspiracy to commit larceny. The state introduced evidence that they agreed to go to Nelson's house to take stock certificates from a safe in Nelson's bedroom, that they went to the house, and that they were arrested as they entered Nelson's bedr... | [
"guilty, because there was an agreement and the entry into the bedroom is sufficient for the overt act. ",
"guilty, because he is not a police officer and thus cannot claim any privilege of apprehending criminals. ",
"not guilty, because he did not intend to steal. ",
"not guilty, because he prevented the the... | 2C | |
Adams, Bennett, and Curtis are charged in a common law jurisdiction with conspiracy to commit larceny. The state introduced evidence that they agreed to go to Nelson's house to take stock certificates from a safe in Nelson's bedroom, that they went to the house, and that they were arrested as they entered Nelson's bedr... | [
"guilty, because there was an agreement and the entry into the bedroom is sufficient for the overt act. ",
"guilty, because he intended to steal. ",
"not guilty, because a conviction would penalize him for exercising his right not to be a witness. ",
"not guilty, because Adams and Bennett did not intend to st... | 3D | |
O'Neal entered into a written contract to sell her house and six acres known as Meadowacre to Perez for $75,000. Delivery of the deed and payment of the purchase price were to be made six months after the contract. The contract provided that Meadowacre was to be conveyed "subject to easements, covenants, and restrictio... | [
"obtain an order for specific performance at a price of $75,000. ",
"obtain an order for specific performance at a price of $70,000. ",
"lose, because Perez did not contract to take subject to the easement to Electric Company. ",
"lose, because a high-voltage power line is a nuisance per se."
] | 2C | |
Pratt sued Danvers for injuries suffered by Pratt when their automobiles collided. At trial Pratt offers into evidence a properly authenticated letter from Danvers that says, "your claim seems too high, but, because I might have been a little negligent, I'm prepared to offer you half of what you ask." The letter is | [
"admissible as an admission by a partyopponent.",
"admissible as a statement against pecuniary interest.",
"inadmissible, because Danver's statement is lay opinion on a legal issue. ",
"inadmissible, because Danver's statement was made in an effort to settle the claim."
] | 3D | |
Dobbs, while intoxicated, drove his car through a playground crowded with children just to watch the children run to get out of his way. His car struck one of the children, killing her instantly. Which of the following is the best theory for finding Dobbs guilty of murder? | [
"Transferred intent.",
"Felony murder, with assault with a deadly weapon as the underlying felony. ",
"Intentional killing, since he knew that the children were there and he deliberately drove his car at them. ",
"Commission of an act highly dangerous to life, without an intent to kill but with disregard of t... | 3D | |
Darden was prosecuted for armed robbery. At trial, Darden testified in his own behalf, denying that he had committed the robbery. On crossexamination, the prosecutor intends to ask Darden whether he was convicted of burglary six years earlier The question concerning the burglary conviction is | [
"proper if the court finds that the probative value for impeachment outweighs the prejudice to Darden.",
"proper, because the prosecutor is entitled to make this inquiry as a matter of right. ",
"improper, because burglary does not involve dishonesty or false statement. 97 ",
"improper, because the conviction... | 0A | |
Osif owned Broadacres in fee simple. For a consideration of $5,000, Osif gave Bard a written option to purchase Broadacres for $300,000. The option was assignable. For a consideration of $10,000, Bard subsequently gave an option to Cutter to purchase Broadacres for $325,000. Cutter exercised his option. Bard thereupon ... | [
"grant money damages only to Bard.",
"grant specific performance to Bard.",
"grant Bard only the right to retain the $10,000. ",
"require Bard to refund the $10,000 to Cutter"
] | 1B | |
Congress enacts a statute punishing "each and every conspiracy entered into by any two or more persons for the purpose of denying persons housing, employment, or education, solely because of their race." Under which of the following constitutional provisions is the authority of Congress to pass such a statute most clea... | [
"The obligation of contracts clause.",
"The general welfare clause of Article I, §8. ",
"The Thirteenth Amendment.",
"The Fourteenth Amendment"
] | 2C | |
In Peel's personal injury action, Wilson, a physician who had no previous knowledge of the matter, sat in court and heard all the evidence about Peel's symptoms and conditions. Wilson is called to give her opinion whether Peel's injuries are permanent. May Wilson so testify? | [
"Yes, provided she first identifies the data on which her opinion is based. ",
"Yes, because an expert may base her opinion on facts made known to her at the trial. ",
"No, because she has no personal knowledge of Peel's condition. ",
"No, because permanence of injury is an issue to be decided by the jury."
] | 1B | |
A federal criminal law makes it a crime for any citizen of the United States not specifically authorized by the President to negotiate with a foreign government for the purpose of influencing the foreign government in relation to a dispute with the United States. The strongest constitutional ground for the validity of ... | [
"under several of its enumerated powers, Congress may legislate to preserve the monopoly of the national government over the conduct of United States foreign affairs. ",
"the President's inherent power to negotiate for the United States with foreign countries authorizes the President, even in the absence of statu... | 0A | |
Arthur and Celia, brother and sister, both of legal age, inherited Goodacre, their childhood home, from their father. They thereby became tenants in common. Goodacre had never been used as anything except a residence. Arthur had been residing on Goodacre with his father at the time his father died. Celia had been resid... | [
"Arthur, because during the past 30 years Arthur has exercised the type of occupancy ordinarily considered sufficient to satisfy the adverse possession requirements. ",
"Arthur, because the acts of the parties indicate Celia's intention to renounce her right to inheritance. ",
"Celia, because there is no eviden... | 2C |
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