Chapter 1 Quiz Flashcards

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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

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to all of the states.

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If a provision in the Florida state constitution conflicts with a provision in the U.S. Constitution

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the U.S. Constitution takes precedence.

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The federal government and the state governments constitute the U.S. le­gal system. This system is based on the legal system of

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England.

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In a suit against Owen over the performance of their contract, Phil ob­tains specific performance. This is

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an order to perform what was promised.

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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

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an equitable remedy.

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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

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award damages or cancel the contract.

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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

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that court and courts of lower rank.

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Julius is a judge. How the Julius and the judges in other courts interpret a particular statute determines

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how that statute will be applied.

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To Serena, the written law of a particular society at a particular time is most significant. Serena believes in

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legal positivism

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Standard Business Company appeals a decision against it, in favor of Fast Delivery Corporation, from a lower court to a higher court. Standard is

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the appellant.

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