Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards
The U.S. Congress enacts a new federal statute that imposes liability on businesses emitting significant amounts of a certain pollutant into the environment. This statute applies
to all of the states.
If a provision in the Florida state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution
the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.
The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S. legal system. This system is based on the legal system of
England.
In a suit against Owen over the performance of their contract, Phil obtains specific performance. This is
an order to perform what was promised.
Leona enters into a contract with Munchie Bakery to cater a sales conference. When the conference is postponed indefinitely, Leona asks a court to cancel the contract. This request involves
an equitable remedy.
Eliza is a state court judge. Flora appears in a case in Eliza’s court, claiming that Glover breached a contract. As in most state courts, Eliza may
award damages or cancel the contract.
Jill is an appellate court judge. In this capacity, Jill establishes a rule of law. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the principle must be adhered to by
that court and courts of lower rank.
Julius is a judge. How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines
how that statute will be applied.
To Serena, the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant. Serena believes in
legal positivism
Standard Business Company appeals a decision against it, in favor of Fast Delivery Corporation, from a lower court to a higher court. Standard is
the appellant.