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STATE OF MIND ALSO APPLIES TO
- DESCRIPTIONS OF PAST PHYSICAL OR MENTAL CONDITION
- (CEC REQUIRES THAT IT AT ISSUE IN THE CASE)
CARS ARE GOODS
SO IF YOU MODIFY A CONTRACT FOR A CAR
YOU DON’T NEED CONSIDERATION TO BIND THE MODIFICATION
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CEC AND ADMISSIBILITY OF ABUSE IN CIVIL CASES
- NO CHILD MOLESTATION
- NO SEXUAL ASSAULT
- YES ELDER ABUSE
- YES DOMESTIC ABUSE
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BULLS ARE THESE KIND OF ANIMALS
- DOMESTIC ANIMALS
- NEED NEGLIGENCE TO PREVAIL.
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BILLS OF ATTAINDER
- PUNISH SPECIFIC PERSONS WITHOUT A JUDICIAL TRIAL
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WHO CAN CONGRESS IMPEACH
- PRESIDENT
- VP
- FEDERAL JUDGES
- FEDERAL OFFICERS
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SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETINGS ARE LIMITED TO TOPIC OF
- STATED PURPOSE
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CONSEQUENCE OF FEDERAL LAW AND STATE LAW REGARDING COMMERCE BEING IN CONFLICT
- FEDERAL LAW INVALIDATES STATE LAW DUE TO SUPREMACY CLAUSE
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PENDING COUNTERCLAIM AND P’S VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL - P CAN’T DISMISS CASE WITHOUT
- D’S CONSENT
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FOR SIXTH AMENDMENT INVOCATION RIGHT TO COUNSEL
- RIGHT REMAINS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DEFENDANT IS IN CUSTODY OR NOT
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WHERE THE BOD VOTED FOR AN ACTION, EACH D IS PRESUMED TO CONCUR WITH BOD ACTION UNLESS
- D MADE A DISSENT OR ABSENTION IN WRITING
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DIRECTOR DUTY OF LOYALTY REQUIRES THE DIRECTOR

- REFRAIN FROM ACTING IN HIS OWN INTEREST AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CORPORATION.
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UPIA - AND GUIDELINES FOR INVESTMENTS - CALIFORNIA HAS ADOPTED THE

- UNIFORM PRUDENT INVESTOR ACT
- PROVIDING TRUSTEES GUIDELINES ON HOW TRUST INVESTMENTS SHOULD BE MANAGED
- UNDER UPIA, A TRUST MUST INVEST AND MANAGE TRUST ASSETS
- AS A REASONABLY PRUDENT INVESTOR WOULD.
- THE STRATEGY OF RISK AND RETURN OBJECTIVE
- SHOULD BE REASONABLY SUITED TO THE TRUST.
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WHEN CAN A STATE LAW REGULATE COMMERCE

- LOCAL ASPECTS OF COMMERCE
- CONGRESS HAS BEEN SILENT ON THE MATTER
- REGULATION IS NOT DISCRIMINATORY
- DOES NOT UNDULY BURDEN INTERSTATE COMMERCE
FOR PRESENT COVENANTS - THE STATUTE BEGINS TO RUN
WHEN TITLE PASSES
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COURT’S HAS POWER TO TERMINATE TRUST WHERE THE TRUST IS GOING TO FALL OFF OF A CiLIF
- CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES
- IMPOSSIBLITY
- ILLEGALITY
- FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE
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IF D’S CHATTEL IS ON ANOTHER’S PROPERTY DUE TO D’S OWN FAULT, HE DOES NOT HAVE
THE PRIVILEGE TO ENTER AND RECAPTURE HIS CHATTEL
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EXPERT WITNESS DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS - FEDERAL COURT
QuAC BEEFS

- QUALIFICATIONS
- AUTHORED PUBLICATIONS IN PAST TEN YEARSC
- COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED
- BASIS OF OPINIONS
- EXHIBITS
- EXPERT DESIGNATIONS FOR PAST FOUR YEARS
- FACTS AND DATA CONSIDERED
- STATEMENT OR REPORT OF OPINIONS
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FOR THE FRE, POLICE RECORDS MAY FALL UNDER THE BUSINESS RECORDS EXCEPTION AND INVESTIGATION RECORDS MAY BE ADMISSIBLE ONLY IN
- CIVIL CASES
WARRANTIES RUNNING WITH THE LAND, RECOVERING THROUGH PRIVITY OF ESTATE, CAN ONLY RECOVER
THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT WARRANTED.
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PROPERTY INSURANCE - WHERE CP FUNDS WHERE USED TO PAY PREMIUMS FOR SP
- SP GETS INSURANCE PROCEEDS
- CP GETS REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS PAID
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GROUNDS TO SUPPORT INVOLUNTARY DISSOLUTION OF A CORPORATION

- FRAUD, MISUSE
- CORP ABANDONED FOR OVER A YEAR
- INTERNAL DEADLOCK IN SHAREHOLDERS
- INTERNAL DEADLOCK IN BOARD
- PERIOD CORP WAS FORMED FOR HAS EXPIRED.
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ADVERSE POSSESSION AND THE GOVERMENT - THE GOVERNMENT CAN
- ACQUIRE TITLE TO PRIVATE LAND BY ADVERSE POSSESSION
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EASEMENT BY RESERVATION IS CREATED WHERE
- GRANTOR CONVEYS TITLE TO LAND
- RESERVES RIGHT TO CONTINUE USING LAND FOR STATED PURPOSE
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WHILE AN SELLER MAY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LATENT DEFECTS IN AN OLDER HOME BY SELLING IT “AS IS”, THIS WON’T WORK IF THERE IS
- FRAUD
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MALICIOUS PROSECUTION VS. ABUSE OF PROCESS
- ABUSE OF PROCESS = DEFENDANT COMMENCED A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST PLAINTIFF FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE LEGAL SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED
- MALICIOUS PROSECUTION = DEFENDANT BROUGHT CRIMINAL OR CIVIL CASE AGAINST PLAINTIFF WITHOUT PROBABLE CAUSE. PROCEEDING TERMINATED IN PLAINTIFFS FAVOR. MUST BE TERMINATED.
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WITHDRAWAL AS A DEFENSE UNDER THE MPC REQUIRES
- COMMUNICATION OF WITHDRAWAL TO CO-CONSPIRATORS
- ACTING AFFIRMATIVELY TO STOP THE CRIME
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TACKING FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION IS NOT SATISFIED WHERE
- ONE ADVERSE CLAIMANT OUSTS THE PRECEEDING CLAIMANT
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TO HAVE STANDING A PARTY MUST HAVE
- AN INJURY
- CAUSATION
- REDRESSABILITY
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SCHOOL OFFICIALS - REASONABLE GROUNDS STANDARD FOR SEARCH

- MODERATE CHANCE OF FINDING EVIDENCE OF WRONGDOING
- PROCEDURE IS REASONABLY RELATED TO SEARCH OBJECTIVES
- NOT EXCESSIVELY INTRUSIVE SEARCH
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DEVISE OF ASSETS THROUGH INTER VIVOS TRUST IS VALID WHERE
- REFERENCED IN WILL
- INDEPEDENTLY SIGNED
- TRUST WAS VALID BEFORE OR AT TIME OF WILL’S EXECUTION
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FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION, WHERE A TENANT REMAINS, IT WILL LIKELY NOT BE CONSIDERED ADVERSE BUT TENANT WILL BE CONSIDERED A
- HOLDOVER TENANT
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ONCE A DEFENDANT HAS ASSERTED HIS RIGHT TO COUNSEL BY INVOKING MIRANDA RIGHTS, THEY WILL LAST UNTIL
- THERE IS A 14 DAY BREAK IN INCARCERATION
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FOR REGULAR CLASS ACTION, SMJ WILL BE FOUND WHERE THESE PEOPLE ARE DIVERSE FROM DEFENDANTS
- CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
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FOR A WAIVER OF A RIGHT TO TAKE FROM SPOUSE’S ESTATE TO BE VALID, THE WAIVING SPOUSE MUST HAVE FULL KNOWLEDGE
- OTHER SPOUSE’S FINANCES
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A REAL COVENANT MAY BE TERMINATED BY
- WRITTEN RELEASE
- MERGER OF BENEFITTED AND BURDENED ESTATES
- CONDEMNATION
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CORPORATE OFFICERS - APPOINTMENT
- SELECTED AND REMOVED BY DIRECTORS
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USE OF FORCE TO RECAPTURE CHATTEL
- REASONABLE FORCE ONLY
- NEVER DEADLY FORCE OR SERIOUS HARM
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DERIVATIVE SUITS - SHAREHOLDERS MUST OWN STOCKS
- WHEN CLAIM AROSE
- THROUGHOUT LITIGATION
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UNLIKE FEDERAL PRACTICE, IF A CA UNLIMITED DISCOVERY DOES NOT NEED TO BE
- UPDATED.
- OPPOSING PARTY MUST MAKE SUPPLEMENTAL DEMANDS.
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CEC SECONDARY EVIDENCE RULE WILL INCLUDE
- SKETCH OR REWRITING
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FOR TRANSFERRED INTENT
- DEFENSES AND MITIGATING FACTORS TRANSFER TOO
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FEDERAL CLAIM PRECLUSION REQUIRES
- SAME PARTIES
- SAME CLAIM
- FINAL JUDGMENT ON THE MERITS
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SCOPE OF APPELLATE COURT’S REVIEW

- ERRORS MUST BE ON THE RECORD OF THE TRIAL COURT PROCEEDING
- FACTUAL FINDINGS REVIEWED ONLY WHERE CLEAR ERROR
- FACTS MAY BE REVIEWED IF BENCH TRIAL
- JUDGE’S OTHER DISCRETIONARY DETERMINATIONS ONLY WHERE CLEAR ABUSE OF DISCRETION
- CONCLUSIONS OF LAW REVIEWED DE NOVO
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INTERLINEATIONS MUST STILL SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF
- ATTESTED OR
- HOLOGRAPHIC WILL
- IF NO FORMALITIES MET AND HIGHER DEVISE WAS GIVEN
- DRR WILL APPLY AND B WILL GET OLD DEVISE
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE OF NECESSITY IS NOT AVAILABLE WHERE
D CAUSED THE EVENTS GIVING RISE TO THE NECESSITY
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SPECIAL VERDICT FORMS - ORDER OF DECISION
- JURY MAKES FINDINGS OF FACT ON VERDICT FORM
- JUDGE APPLIES FACTUAL FINDINGS TO LAW
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WHERE LIFE INSURANCE POLICY WAS PURCHASED WITH CP FUNDS AND THERE IS A THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
- SS GETS HALF
- THIRD PARTY GETS HALF
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WHERE ORIGINAL VENUE OF FILING IS IMPROPER, COURT MAY ONLY TRANSFER CASE IN
- THE INTERESTS OF JUSTICE
- OTHERWISE, DISMISS THE CASE
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PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS - LIBERTY DEPRIVATIONS INCLUDE
- LOSS OF FREEDOM
- GOVERNMENT RESTRICTION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
DORMANT COMMERCE CLAUSE REVIEW STANDARDS
NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATE LAW REVIEW VS. FACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY STATE LAW REVIEW
NON-DISCRIMINATORY STATE LAW VIOLATES DCC IF IT
- BURDENS INTERSTATE COMMERCE
- BURDEN OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS
FACIALY DISCRIMINATORY STATE LAW VIOLATES DCC IF IT
- NOT NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE AN COMPELLING GOVT PURPOSE
- LESS DISCRIMINATORY MEANS ARE AVAILABLE
- STATE ISN’T A MARKET PARTICIPANT
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RIGHT TO ATTEND CRIMINAL TRIALS

- PUBLIC HAS RIGHT TO ATTEND
- MAY BE LIMITED BY OVERRIDING INTEREST DETERMINED BY JUDGE
- MUST MEET INTERMEDIATE SCRUTINY
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PASSING ASSETS IN INTERVIVOS TRUST WITHOUT A WILL

- INTER VIVOS TRUST MAY PASS TRUST ASSETS TO BENEFICIARIES AT SETTLOR’‘S DEATH WITHOUT A WILL.
- SETTLOR MAY MAKE POUR OVER WILL THAT CATCHES ANY ASSETS NOT IN TRUST AT DEATH
- SO ASSETS WILL GO TO TRUST THROUGH PROBATE.
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DIRECT TRACING
- REQUIRES PROOF OF INTENT TO PURCHASE AS SP ASSETS
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FOR NOTICE STATUTES, FOR THE BFP WHO TAKES WITHOUT NOTICE, MAKE SURE SHES IS TAKING WITHOUT NOTICE OF A
PRIOR, UNRECORDED, INTEREST
WHERE A DEFENDANT MISUSES A PRODUCT, AND HARMS HIMSELF, IT IS DEFECTIVE IF
THE MISUSE IS FORESEEABLE
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CEC PROHIBITS CROSS EXAMINATION OF CIVIL WITNESS USING INSTANCES OF
- PAST BAD ACTS
- TO IMPEACH CHARACTER FOR TRUTHFULNESS.
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DISMISSAL BASED ON FORUM NON CONVENIENS IS NOT FREQUENTLY GRANTED WHERE
- PLAINTIFF IS A RESIDENT IN THE PRESENT FORUM
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WHERE THERE IS A BREACH IN THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITIBAILITY AND THE TENANT DECIDES TO REDUCE OR WITHHOLD RENT, THE TENANT MUST
- PLACE THE RENT IN ESCROW
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UPIA - STRATEGY FOR TRUST INVESTMENTS

- THE STRATEGY OF RISK AND RETURN OBJECTIVE
- SHOULD BE REASONABLY SUITED TO THE NEEDS OF THE TRUST
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FEE SIMPLE DETERMINABLE IS CREATED WITH DURATIONAL WUDS
- WHILE
- UNTIL
- DURING
- SO LONG AS
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BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE

- PRESUMPTION EXISTS DIRECTOR ACTED IN GOOD FAITH
- COURT WILL NOT FIND LIABILITY WHERE DIRECTOR, AFTER REASONABLE INQUIRTY
- ACTED WITH REASONABLE BELIEF ACTIONS WHERE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF SHAREHOLDERS AND COPRORATION
- AS A REASONABLY PRUDENT PERSON WOULD IN THE SITUATION.
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TO PLEAD THE FIFTH, THE PRIVILEGE MUST BE ASSERTED AT
- THE FIRST INSTANCE OF QUESTIONING ON THE SUBJECT
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IMPLIED AFFIRMATION AND MINORS WILL OCCUR WHERE
- MINORS FAIL TO DISAFFIRM THE CONTRACT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER REACHING THE AGE OF MAJORITY
- RETAINED BENEFITS OF THE CONTRACT
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NEGLIGENT INTERFERENCE WITH PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

- NEGLIGENCE CREATED A LOSS OF
- PBR
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TRUSTEE LIAIBLITY TO THIRD PERSONS - IF THIRD PERSON KNEW TRUSTEE WAS ACTING IN REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY, HE MUST BE SUED
- IN REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY
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FRE RAPE SHIELD - CIVIL CASES - REPUTATION, OPINION, AND SPECIFIC INSTANCES OF VICTIM’S CONDUCT ARE ADMISSIBLE ONLY WHERE
- PLAINTIFF PUT HER REPUTATION AT ISSUE IN SOME WAY
- PROBATIVE VALUE OUTWEIGHS UNFAIR PREJUDICE
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GENERAL WELFARE CLAUSE ANSWER WILL INVOLVE
- TAXING AND/OR SPENDING
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BUYER’S AGENT IS TECHINICALLY A SUBAGENT OF THE
- SELLER’S AGENT
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SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR VS. BURDEN SHIFTING
- SF = MULTIPLE CAUSES
- BURDEN SHIFTING/II = SEVERAL POSSIBLE CAUSES BUT ONLY ONE CAUSED PLAINTIFF’S INJURY
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EXPERT STANDARD - HOT QUIZNOS FOR COLD PENGUINS
- HELPFUL TO THE JURY
- QUALIFIED
- SUPPORTED BY PROPER FACTUAL EVIDENCE
- REASONABLE DEGREE OF CERTAINTY
- PEER REVIEWED AND PUBLISHED SCIENCE
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AN ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL BE PROTECTED BY QUALIFIED IMMUNITY WHERE HIS CONDUCT DID NOT

- VIOLATE CLEARLY ESTABLISHED STATUATORY OR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
- OF WHICH A REASONABLE PERSON WOULD HAVE KNOWN
WATCH OUT FOR A QUESTION ABOUT A FLAWED DRUG, IF THE LAWSUIT IS AGAINST A DOCTOR
THE LEARNED INTERMEDIARY RULE WON’T AFFECT HIS LIABILITY.
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CO-CONSPIRATOR’S STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR USE AS AN ADMISSION WHERE
- MADE DURING THE CONSPIRACY
- D WAS A CO-CONSPIRATOR
- MADE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CONSPIRACY
- A CONSPIRACY ACTUALLY EXISTED
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WHILE A TENANCY AT WILL CAN BE TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY, THIS IS USUALLY REQUIRED
- A REASONABLE NOTICE TO VACATE
Civil Procedure - Sanctions during Discovery
This Judge DRIPS hot wax as a sanction for misbehavior.
order default JUDGMENT against defendant
DISMISS action in favor of defendant
force non-disclosing party to RESOLVE the issue causing non-disclosure
IMPOSE attorney fees, costs of suit and fines
PRECLUDE non-disclosing party from introducing related evidence
STRIKE non-disclosing party’s pleadings related to issues of non-discovery
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ACTUAL EXPRESS AUTHORITY EXISTS WHERE
- A PRINCIPAL DIRECTLY REQUESTED THE AGENT TO ACT ON HIS BEHALF IN A SPECIFIC MATTER.
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COVENANTS OF TITLE CONTAINED IN A DEED
- SEISIN - GRANTOR IS RIGHTFUL OWNER
- RIGHT TO CONVEY - GRANTOR HAS RIGHT TO CONVEY LAND
- AGAINST ENCUMBRANCES - TITLE IS FREE OF ENCUMBRANCES
- FURTHER ASSURANCES- GRANTOR WILL PERFORM FUTURE ACTS REASONABLY NECESSARY TO PERFECT CONVEYED TITLE
- QUIET ENJOYMENT - GRANTOR WILL NOT BE DISTURBED BY THIRD PARTY’S LAWFUL CLAIM OF TITLE
- WARRANTY - GRANTOR WILL DEFEND AGAINST THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AND COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES INCURRED BY SUCH CLAIMS
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PRESIDENT CANNOT PARDON SOMEONE FOR
- CONVICTIONS LEADING TO IMPEACHMENT
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FRE V. CEC FOR X-EXAM OF DEFENDANT’S CHARACTER WITNESSES
- FRE, REPUTATION, OPINION, BAD ACTS
- CEC, ONLY REPUTATOIN AND OPINION
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Scope of Appellate Court’s Review:
- ERRORS MUST BE ON THE TRIAL RECORD TO BE REVIEWED.
- FACTUAL FINDINGS REVIEWED ONLY WHERE CLEAR ERRORS
- JUDGE’S OTHER DERMMINATIONS REVIEWED FOR ABUSE OF DISCRETION
- CONCLUSIONS OF LAW WILL BE REVIEWED DE NOVO
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IN DIVERSITY CASES, INTERVENORS MUST ESTABLISH
INDEPENDENT SMJ
SUPPLEMENTAL JX DOES NO COVER DIVERSITY INTERVENTION
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LEAVE TO AMEND WILL BE GRANTED FREELY WHEN JUSTIC REQUIRES. COURT EVALUATES JUSTICE BY
- DELAY THAT WILL BE CAUSED
- POTENTIAL PREJUDICE TO PARTIES
- FUTILITY OF AMENDMENT
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FINAL JUDGMENT ON THE MERITS EXISTS EVEN WHERE
- CASE IS BEING APPEALED
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PRIVILEGE FOR DIVERSITY
In a civil case, state law governs privilege regarding a claim or defense for which state law supplies the rule of decision.
FOUR UNITIES FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION
PITT
POSSESSION
INTEREST
TITLE
TIME
RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTY INTENDED GIFT BENEFICIARIES RIGHTS DO NOT VEST JUST BECAUSE
THEY RECEIVE NOTICE OF THE CONTRACT
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CA COURT’S CRITERIA FOR ANALYZING “COMMON COMMUNITY OF INTEREST” FOR CLASS ACTION REQUIREMENT.
- DO COMMON QUESTIONS OF LAW OR FACT PREDOMINATE?
- IS THE CLASS REPRESENTATIVE ADEQUATE?
- WILL THE CLASS EXISTENCE OFFER SUBSTANTIAL BENEFIT TO THE PARTIES AND THE COURT?
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INDIVISILBE INJURY DOCTRINE ALLOWS PLAINTIFFS TO
- HOLD MULTIPLE TORTFEASORS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE
- WHERE THEIR NEGLIGENCE COMBINES TO CREATE AN INJURY
- NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO DIVISION ON ANY RATIONAL BASIS.
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IF A PROSECUTOR WANTS TO INTRODUCT EVIDENCE UNDER THE IPIKAMOP EXCEPTIONS FOR USE IN A CRIMINAL CASE HE MUST GIVE THE DEFENSE
- NOTICE OF INTENT TO USE THE EVIDENCE
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SURFACE WATER - COMMON ENEMY THEORY - THE LANDOWNER MAY DO

- ANYTHING TO CHANGE DRAINAGE/COMBAT FLOW
- AS LONG AS IT DOESN’T CAUSE UNNECESSARY DAMAGE TO OTHER’S LAND
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RULE 11 SAFE HARBOR - PARTY WHO FILES OFFENDING DOCUMENT MUST RECEIVE
- MOTION SEEKING SANCTIONS OFFENDING DOCUMENT (SERVED, NOT FILED)
- 21 DAYS TO AMEND
- IF NO CHANGE, MOTION FILED WITH COURT
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MPC CULPABILITY STANDARDS

- PURPOSELY - DONE TO CAUSE A CERTAIN RESULT
- KNOWINGLY - KNOWLEDGE THAT CONDUCT WILL NECESSARILY OR VERY LIKELY CAUSE A CERTAIN RESULT
- RECKLESSLY - KNOWS OF SUBSTANTIAL AND UNJUSTIFIABLE RISK AND CONSCIOUSLY DISREGARDS IT
- NEGLIGENCE - FAILS TO RECOGNIZE SUBSTANTIAL RISK
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FRE VS. CEC, WHERE DEFENDANT OFFERS EVIDENCE ABOUT VICTIM’S BAD CHARACTER,
- FRE - PROSECUTION CAN REBUT THAT DEFENDANT HAS THE SAME BAD TRAIT
- CEC - PROSECUTION CAN REBUT DEFENDANT HAS SAME BAD TRAIT ONLY IF THE TRAIT WAS VIOLENCE
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A PARTY SUBJECT TO TRO MUST HAVE ACTUAL NOTICE OF THE TRO BEFORE
- THEY CAN BE HELD IN CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATING IT.
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CEC HEARSAY EXCEPTION - INFLICTION OF THREAT OR PHYSICAL ABUSE
- WRITTEN OR RECORDED BY POLICE OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
- TRUSTWORTHY CIRCUMSTANCES
- DESCRIBES INFLICTION OR THREAT
- RECORD MADE AT OR NEAR TIME OF INJURY OR THREAT
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WHERE ARE IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCLUDED
- CONSPICUOUS DISCLAIMER
- “AS IS” OR “WITH ALL FAULTS” IN CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD ALERT THE BUYER
- BUYER HAD OPPORTUNITY TO FULLY INSPECT AND/OR REFUSED AND THE DEFECTS WERE APPARENT UPON INSPECTION
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TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY - RIGHT OF PARTITION
- ONE SPOUSE CANNOT CONVEY HER PORTION
- ANY ATTEMPT TO DO SO IS INVALID
- NO DESTRUCTION OF TENANCY
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CEC UNIQUE HEARSAY EXCEPTION - JUDGMENT IN PRIOR CIVIL CASE
- FINAL JUDGMENT ADMISSIBLE IF P IS TRYING TO GET INDEMNIFCATION OR ENFORCE WARRANTY
- JUDGMENT TO SHOW CURRENT DEFENDANT IS NOT LIABLE
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CUSTOM OR USAGE IN THE INDUSTRY CAN BE USED TO ESTABLISH A STANDARD OF CARE, BUT FIALURE TO ADHERE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY MEAN
- BREACH OF DUTY
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LACK OF INFORMATION AND BELIEF RESPONSE ON A FEDERAL ANSWER HAS THE EFFECT OF
- A DENIAL
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QUASI CP IS STILL TREATED LIKE SP
- AFTER MOVING TO CALIFORNIA
- IT IS ONLY TREATED LIKE CP IF THERE IS AN END TO THE MEC
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WHERE A NEXUS IS FOUND BETWEEN CONDITION ON BUILDING PERMIT AND LEGITIMATE STATE INTEREST, THERE MUST ALSO BE

- ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY BETWEEN REQUIRED DEDICTATION AND
- IMPACT ON COMMUNITY.
- CITY BEARS BURDEN OF MEETING THIS HIGHER TEST.
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FORMER TESTIMONY EXCEPTION - FRE - REQUIRES THAT FORMER TESTIMONY FOR CRIMINAL CASE
- DEFENDANT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO X-EXAMINE
- SIMILAR TO PRESENT MOTIVE
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(IMPLIED SERVITUDE) A COMMON DEVELOPMENT SCHEME MAY BE FOUND WHERE
- APPEARANCE OF COMMON DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
- ORAL REPRESENTATIONS TO BUYERS
- STATEMENTS ON WRITTEN ADVERTISEMENTS, BROCHURES
- RECORDED PLAT MAPS OR DECLARATIONS
ADVISORY OPINIONS AND STATE COURTS - STATE COURTS CAN SOMETIMES GIVE
ADVISORY OPINIONS
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LIFETIME CONTRACTS OR DEALS WON’T FALL UNDER THE STATUTE OF FRAUDS BECAUSE THERE IS A CHANCE
- THE PERSON WILL DIE WITHIN THE YEAR.
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RESTITUTION FOR PART PERFORMANCE - RESTITUTION WILL ENTITLE A BREACHING PARTY TO RESITUTION OF

- ANY BENEFIT THAT HE HAS CONFERRED IN THE WAY OF PART PERFORMANCE
- IN EXCESS OF ANY LOSS CAUSED TO NON-BREACHING PARTY BY THE BREACH.,
- VALUE OF THE BENEFIT CANNOT EXCEED CONTRACT PRICE FOR SERVICES
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SUBJECTIVE STANDARDS
- PLAINTIFF’S KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF RISK FOR ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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IN CRIMINAL CASES, THANKS TO PROP 8, THE PROSECUTION OR DEFENSE MAY BOLSTER WITNESS’ CREDIBILITY BEFORE
- IT IS ATTACKED.
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DISASSOCIATING PARTNER WILL RETAIN LIAIBLITY FOR ACTS OF PARTNERSHIP UNTIL
- ACTUAL NOTICE OF DISASSOCIATION GIVEN TO CREDITORS OR
- 90 DAYS AFTER FILING NOTICE OF DISASSOCIATION WITH STATE
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A CA ANSWER MUST CONTAIN
- DENIALS OF MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT THAT ARE CONTROVERTED
- ANY ALLEGATION NOT DENIED IS DEEMED ADMITTED
- STATEMENT OF AFFIRMATIE DEFENSES
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PRELIMINARY FACTS ARE FACT THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO
ESTABLISH ADMISSIBLITY OF PROFFERED EVIDENCE
FRE AND CEC - CHARACTER EVIDENCE EXCEPTIONS FOR CIVIL CASES
- FRE - SEXUAL ASSAULT OR CHILD MOLESTATION
- CEC - NONE
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MODERN RULE - ALLOWED FOR STOCK PURCHASE
- ANY TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE BENEFIT,
- PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE
A LANDLORD IN A STATE WITH A NOTICE STATUTE
WHO DID NOT RECORD TITLE TO HIS PROPERTY
BUT BOUGHT PROPERTY W/OUT NOTICE AS A BFP
CAN STILL COLLECT RENT BECAUSE
HE HAS VALID TITLE
TO VEST THIRD PARTY GIFT BENEFICIARIES RIGHTS, THE THIRD PARTY HAS TO
- ACCCEPT THE CONTRACT AT THE REQUEST OF THE CONTRACT OR
- SUBSTANTIALLY RELY ON THE CONTRACT TO THEIR DETRIMENT
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EASEMENT IS CREATED BY IMPLICATION WHERE
- PREEXISTING APPARENT AND CONTINUOUS USE OF A SINGLE TRACT
- SINGLE TRACT IS DIVIDED
- EASEMENT REASONABLY NECESSARY TO DOMINANT TRACT’S USE AND ENJOYMENT OF PROPERTY
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AT EQUITY, THE PLAINTIF MAY USE PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL TO
- RECOVER THE VALUE OF THE PROMISE
- WHERE DEFENDANT MADE AN UNAMBIGOUS PROMISE
- ON WHICH PLAINTIFF REASONABLY AND FORESEEABLY RELIED
- CAUSING PLAINTIFF INJURY.
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TO DETERMINE IF INTRASTATE COMMERCE HAS A CUMULATIVE, SUSTANTIAL EFFECT ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
- CONSIDER AGGREGATE EFFECT OF MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THESE ACTIONS
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WHEN EVALUATING OPTIONS THAT MAKE A DEFAMATION CASE MORE STRONG, CONSIDER WHETHERE THE PLAINTIFF IS
- A PUBLIC OR
- PRIVATE FIGURE
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CALIFORNIA COMPLAINT REQUIRES
- FACTS FOR EVERY ELEMENT OF EVERY CLAIM
- DEMAND FOR JUDGMENT
- STATE DAMAGES SOUGHT (UNLESS PERSONAL INJURY OR WRONGFUL DEATH)
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FAILURE OF A CONTRACT PROMISE LEADS TO
BREACH
A promise or duty is absolute or unconditional when it does not depend on any external events.
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IMPLEADER - D’S CLAIM AGAINST TPD MUST BE
- DERIVATIVE
- MUST CLAIM THE MONEY IS OWED TO HIM FOR CONTRIBUTION/IDEMNIFICATION
- NOT TO PLAINTIFF DIRECTLY
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CEC FORMER TESTIMONY DISTINCITIONS

- UNAVAILABILITY EXTENDS TO PRIOR DEPO WITNESS WHO LIVES OVER 150 MILES AWAY FROM TRIAL COURTHOUSE
- PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST EXTENDED TO SIMILAR OPPORTUNITY AND MOTIVE
- OK WHERE ADMITTED AGAINST PERSON WHO ADMITTED IN IN PRIOR PROCEEDING
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IF UNMARRIED CO-HABITANTS SUBSEQUENTLY MARRY, THE ASSETS ACQUIRED BEFORE MARRIAGE ARE STILL SUBJECT TO
- CONTRACT LAW
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POLITICAL FUNCTION CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS INTEGRAL TO GOVERNMENT FUNCTION IS ALLOWED AS LONG AS THE CLASSIFICATIONS ARE OF
- SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS
- NOT CIVIL SERVICE IN GENERAL
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A TENANCY AT WILL MUST BE CREATED BY
- EXPRESS AGREEMENT
- (IF NO EXPRESS AGREEMENT, THE COURTS WILL TREAT THE LEASE AS AN IMPLIED PERIODIC TENANCY)
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THE NECESSARY AND PROPER CLAUSE MUST HAVE THIS TO ACCOMPLISH AN ACT
- ANOTHER FREE STANDING SOURCE OF CONGRESSONAL POWER
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GRATUITOUS ASSIGNMENTS MAY BE REVOKED BY
DEATH OR BANKRUPTCY OF ASSIGNOR
NOTICE OF REVOCATION BY ASSIGNOR
TAKING OF PERFORMANCE BY ASSIGNOR
LATER ASSIGNMENT TO ANOHTER
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IMPLIED EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSE FIFTH AMENDMENT - THE SUPREME COURT HAS HELD
- IMPLIED IN THE FIFTH AMENDMENT GUARANTEE THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT DEPRIVE PERSONS OF LIFE, LIBERTY OR PROPERTY WITHOUT DUE PROCESS
- IS AN IMPLICIT GUARANTEE
- THAT EACH PERSON SHALL RECEIVE EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAW.
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WATCH OUT FOR ATTORNEY COI CREATED WHERE ATTORNEY
- SERVES ON BOD
- REPRESENTS AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE IN ACTION AGAINST CORPORATION
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REMEDIES FOR TRUSTEE BREACH

- IF A TRUSTEE COMMITS OR THREATENS TO COMMIT A BREACH
- A BENEFICIARY OR COTRUSTEE MAY PETITION THE COURT TO COMPEL, ENJOIN OR REMOVE THE TRUSTEE
- THE COURT MAY ALSO APPOINT A SPECIAL FIDUCIARY TO MANAGE TEH TRUST
- BENEFICIARIES MAY SEEK DAMAGES FROM TRUSTEE FOR BREACH AT EQUITY OR LAW.
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CREATION OF TYPES OF EXPRESS TRUST - THE TYPE OF EXPRESS TRUST CREATED IS CLASSIFIED BY
- THE PURPOSE OF TRUST
- THE TYPE OF BENEFICIARY
- OR THE TIME WHICH THE TRUST TAKES EFFECT
WHERE A SELLER SEEKS SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF PAYMENT ON A LAND SALE CONTRACT WHERE THE HOUSE BURNED TO THE GROUND BETWEEN THE CONTRACT SIGNING AND CLOSING, IT WILL BE ORDERED BECAUSE OF
EQUITABLE CONVERSION
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WHERE BUYER INTENDS TO SUE FOR BREACH, AND NOTIFIES SELLER OF INTENT TO SUE FOR BREACH BEFORE CLOSING, THE CONTRACT WILL NOT
- MERGE INTO THE DEED
FOR TORTIOUS FALSE IMPRISONMENT, WHERE THE PLAINTIFF EVENTUALLY DISCOVERS A WAY OUT THROUGH SEARCHING, THE DEFENDANTS ARE STILL LIABLE FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT BECAUSE
THERE WERE NO REASONABLY APPARENT MEANS OF ESCAPE
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FRCP RULE 19 EVALUATES
A. WHETHER JOINDER OF MISSING PARTIES IS NECESSARY
B. WHETHER THE MISSING PARTIES ARE INDISPENSIBLE, AND THE CASE SHOULD BE DISMISSED AS A RESULT.
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INTENTIONAL INTERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS
DEFENDANT MESSES WITH PLAINTIFF’S CONTRACTUAL REALTIONSHIP FOR CICS
- CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP
- INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH PERFORMANCE
- CAUSATION
- SPECIAL DAMAGES
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GRANTING AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY THAT TERMINATES IN FIVE YEARS, AND SHIFTS THE OWNERSHIP TO A THIRD PARTY IS A
- FEE SUBJECT TO EXECUTORY INTEREST
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ELECT TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION WHERE
- CORPORATION HAS NOT YET ISSUED SHARES
- CORPORATION HAS DISPOSED OF ITS ASSETS AND HASN’T DONE BUSINESS FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS
- CORPORATION IS ADJUDICATED BANKRUPT.
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IN ORDER TO JUSTIFY A CONDITION ON A BUILDING PERMIT, THERE MUST BE A
- NEXUS BETWEEN LEGITIMATE STATE INTEREST AND CONDITION IMPOSED.
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BALANCING TEST FOR PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS
NATURE OF DEPRIVED INTEREST
EXISTING PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
BURDEN CREATED ON GOVERNMENT BY CREATING PROCEDURE
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FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT, DURATION
- IS NOT IMPORTANT
- BRIEF CONFINEMENT WILL SUFFICE.
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LANDLORDS AND NO SELF HELP - LANDLORD MAY NOT
- FOREFULLY REMOVE TENANT’S PROPERTY
- CHANGE LOCKS
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WHERE A SPOUSE DIES AND HAS QCP OR OUT OF STATE CP, THE COURT WILL USE
- THE PROBATE LAW OF THE STATE IN WHICH THE REALTY IS LOCATED
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WHERE CONSIDERATION IS ACCEPTED FOR THE DELEGATION OF DUTIES
- A NEW CONTRACT IS FORMED
- PROMISEE IS INTENDED THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
- WITH FULL ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS
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COMMON LAW - NOT ALLOWED FOR STOCK PURCHASE
FUTURE SERVICES
UNSECURED DEBT
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CEC - JUDICIAL NOTICE - JUDGE MUST TAKE NOTICE OF
- MATTERS GENERALLY KNOWN WITHIN THE JURSIDICTION,
- WHETHER NOTICE REQUESTED OR NOT
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A APPERTUNANT EASEMENT MAY BE SOLD INDEPENDENT OF THE LAND ONLY WHERE
- THE OWNER OF THE SERVIENT ESTATE PURCHASES IT
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TENANTS REMEDIES FOR LANDLORD’S BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY
- MOVE (VACATE AND TERMINATE LEASE)
- REPAIR (DEDUCT EXPENSES FROM FUTURE RENT)
- REDUCE OR WITHHOLD RENT
- REMAIN (AND SEEK MONEY DAMAGES)
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CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE STANDARD - TRIER OF FACT MUST FIND
- A HIGH PROBABILITY OF THE FACT’S EXISTENCE
- LEVAING NO SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT
- AS TO THE FACT DEMONSTRATED BY THE EVIDENCE.
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CEC AND USE OF SPECIFIC INSTANCES OF CONDUCT TO PROVE CHARACTER
- CEC PERMITS ONLY REPUTATION AND OPINION
- BUT PROP 8 ALLOWS USE OF SPECIFIC ACTS TOO.
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PRO RATA RULE - COMMUNITY GETS
- PERCENTAGE OF ASSETS WORTH
- EQUAL TO PERCENTAGE OF PRINCIPAL PAID
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IF AN EQUITY LIEN IS INSUFFICIENT, THE COURT MAY ENTER A
- DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT
- ENFORCING DIFFERENCE AGAINST D’S OTHER PROPERTY
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IMPEACHING WITH NON-CONVICTION PAST BAD ACTS IN A CIVIL CASE FRE V. CEC
- FRE - OK IF IT INVOLVED DISHONESTY
- CEC - NO
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SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE IS USUALLY CONSIDERED AT LEAST
- HALFWAY PERFORMED
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VOTING AGREEMENT HAS
NO FILING REQUIREMENT
NO TIME LIMIT
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WHERE A LAW MAKES PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE LAW, THE EXCUSE OF IMPOSSIBILITY WILL DEPEND ON
- SUPERVENING ILLEGALITY
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PRIVILEGE DEFENSE TO INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONS
- D’S CONDUCT WAS A PROPER ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN BUSINESS OR PROTECT HIS INTERESTS
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RAPE SHIELD LAWS - - CEC - IMPEACHMENT
- MOTION ACCOMPANIED BY OFFER OF PROOF
- IN CAMERA HEARING
- JUDGE RULES ON WHAT IS ADMISSIBLE
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DESPITE THEIR FEDERAL SOURCE, THESE THINGS ARE CP
- MILITARY RETIREMENT
- CIVIL/FOREIGN SERVICE PENSION
- COPYRIGHTS
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CALIFORNIA - WRITS SEEKING EXTRAORDINARY RELIEF IS A
- PETITION TO THE APPEALS COURT
- SOUGHT AT STATUE OR USING EQUITY
- SEEKING EXTRAORDINARY RELIEF
- WHERE PARTY HAS NO OTHER PLAIN, SPEEDY, OR ADEQUATE REMEDY IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF LAW
- AND WILL SUFFER IRRPERABLE INJURY IF RELIEF NOT GRANTED.
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PALSGRAFF - CARDOZO V. ANDREWS DIFFERENCES ON DUTY
- UNDER PALSGRAFF, CARDOZO ARGUED THAT A DUTY IS ONLY OWED TO THOSE IN THE ZONE OF DANGER, WHERE THE DEFENDANT’S ACTS CREATED A FORESEEABLE RISK OF HARM.
- ANDREWS ARGUED THAT IF A DUTY WAS OWED TO ANYONE, THE DEFENDANT SHOULD BE LIABLE TO ALL THAT WERE ACTUALLY AND PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE BREACH OF THAT DUTY.
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RETROACTIVE LEGISLATION REGARDING CIVIL LIABILITY MUST ONLY MEET
RATIONAL BASIS REVIEW
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FRAUD IN THE REVOCATION MAY BE CAUSED BY
- MISREPRESENTATION LEADS TESTATOR TO NOT REVOKE A WILL
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A SPOUSE CAN SUE AN EX-SPOUSE FOR ACTIONS INVOLVING CP ASSET LOSS WHEN THEY WERE
DARN
GREEDY
ROTTEN
- DELIBERATE
- GROSSLY NEGLIGENT
- RECKLESS DISAPPATION
- WITHIN THREE YEARS
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SCOPE OF DISCOVERY - FEDERAL DISCOVERY WILL INCLUDE

- ANY MATTER RELEVANT TO THE CLAIM OR DEFENSE OF ANY PARTY
- NOT UNREASONABLY BURDENSOME OR CUMULATIVE
- OR PRIVILEGED.
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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE IS AVAILABLE AS A DEFENSE IF MISREPRESENTATION WAS
- NEGLIGENT
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IMPOSSIBLE VS. IMPRACTICABLE
- PERFORMANCES IS OBJECTIVELY IMPOSSIBLE VS.
- PERFORRMANCE IS ONLY POSSIBLE WITH UNREASONABLE DIFFICULTY OR EXPENSE
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SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE IS PERFORMANCE OF

- THE PRIMARY, NECESSARY TERMS OF THE CONTRACT
- FULFILLING THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT
FOR RULE 11, PRESENTING A DOCUMENT TO THE COURT INCLUDES NOT JUST SIGNING OR FILING THE DOCUMENT BUT
ADVOCATING IT BEFORE THE COURT
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OFFENSIVE NON-MUTUAL COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL IS ALLOWED WHERE
- ISSUE WAS ACTUALLY AND NECESSARILY LITIGATED
- ISSUE WAS ESSENTIAL TO JUDGMENT
- FINAL JUDGMENT ON THE MERITS
- PARTY WHOM AGAINST PRECLUSION SOUGHT HAD FULL AND FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO LITIGATE THE ISSUE IN THE PREVIOUS LAWSUIT WITH THE SAME INCENTIVE TO LITIGATE.
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NOTICE STATUTE
- LAST BFP WITHOUT NOTICE WINS
On the MBE, a notice statute will look as follows: “No conveyance or mortgage of an interest in land is valid against any subsequent purchaser for value without notice thereof, unless it is recorded.”
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ACCORD AND SATISFACTION - WHERE THE ACCORD IS NOT SATISFIED, THE PROMISEE MAY SUE ON
- THE ORIGINAL OBLIGATION
- OR THE ACCORD
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TO REACH A TENANCY BY THE ENTIRETY, THE CREDITORS MUST BE
CREDITORS OF THE COUPLE
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STATUTE OF FRAUDS - WHERE A CONTRACT IS BETWEEN MERCHANTS, AND A RECEIVING MERCHANT FAILED TO OBJECT TO A CONFIRMATION MEMO WITH A TRANSCRIPTION ERROR REGARDING THE QUANTITY OF GOODS WITHIN 10 DAYS
- THE MISTAKE IS BINDING.
- (CONSIDER EQUITY DEFENSES.)
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WHERE A CONTRACT WAS MADE CONCERNING A LEGAL SUBJECT MATTER BUT IT WAS MADE FOR AN ILLEGAL PURPOSE - THE CONTRACT IS ONLY ENFORCEABLE BY
- THE PARTY WHO DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE ILLEGAL PURPOSE
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STATE OFFICIALS MAY BE SUED FOR DAMAGES IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY FOR FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATATUATORY RIGHT VIOLATIONS WHERE THEY WERE
- COMMITTED IN THE COURSE THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES
- BUT THEY ARE ENTITLED TO CLAIM QUALIFIED IMMUNITY.
WITHDRAWAL FOR CONSPIRACY UNDER THE COMMON LAW IS NOT A VALID DEFENSE BECAUSE
THE CRIME IS COMPLETE UPON AGREEING WITH PARTIES TO WORK TOWARD A CRIMINAL OBJECTIVE.
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TRESSPASS TO LAND - LIABILITY ARISES WHERE DEFENDANT
- INTENTIONALLY CAUSES ENTRY ONTO, UNDER, OR ABOVE PLAINTIFF’S LAND WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
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RULE 11 - ATTORNEY WHO FILES A PLEADING IN FEDERAL COURT WARRANTS THE PLEADING
- HAS NOT BEEN FILED FOR AN IMPROPER PURPOSE
- SUPPORTED BY EXISTING LAW, SEEKS TO NONFRIVILOUSLY MODIFY LAW, OR MAKE NEW LAW
- CONTENTIONS ARE BASED ON EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT OR WILL LIKELY HAVE EVIDENTIARY SUPPORT AFTER FURTHER DISCOVERY
- DENIALS ARE WARRANTED BY EVIDENCE OR REASONABLY BASED ON LACK OF BELIEF OR INFORMATION.
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METHODS OF SUPREME COURT REVIEW
- DISCRETIONARY REVIEW (WRITS OF CERTIORARI)
- MANDATORY REVIEW (THREE JUDGE DISTRICT COURT PANELS RE INJUNCTIVE RELIEF)
- ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE JURSIDSICTION (STATE V. STATE)
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SUPREMACY CLAUSE IS TRIGGERED BY A STATE LAW WHERE

- MUTUAL EXCLUSIVITY (STATE AND FEDERAL LAW IN CONFLICT)
- STATE LAW IMPEDES FEDERAL OBJECTIVE
- CONGRESS EXPRESSED CLEAR INTENT TO LEGISLATE EXCLUSIVELY ON AREA
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CA PRIVITY AND PRECLUSION - PRIVITY WORKS FOR
- CLAIM PRECLUSION
- ISSUE PRECLUSION
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SUMMARY JUDGMENT IS ENTERED WHERE
- MOVING PARTY ESTABLISHES NO GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT
- COURT MUST ENTER JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW.
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IF AN INJUNCTION IS ERRONEOUS, IT STILL MUST BE OBEYED UNTIL
- COURT MODIFIES
- OR DISSOLVES
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CONGRESS CAN INDUCE STATE REGULATORY ACTION WHERE THE INDUCEMENT
- IS UNABMIGOUSLY STATED
- RELATES TO THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW
- IS NOT UNDULY COERCIVE
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TITLE TO LANDS UNDER A NON-NAVIGABLE BODY OF WATER BELONG TO
- THE ABUTTING LANDOWNER
- (FROM HIS LAND TO THE CENTER OF THE LAKE)
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TO PROVE A DISCRIMINATORY MOTIVE IS BEHIND A LAW, YOU HAVE TO PROVE
- NOT JUST DISCRIMINATORY IMPACT but
- DISCRIMINATORY MOTIVE PROVED THROUGH ACTUAL EVIDENCE
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TRUSTEE’S DUTY OF CARE - TRUSTEE TRUST MUST ADMINISTER THE TRUST WITH THE

- REASONABLE CARE
- SKILL AND
- CAUTION
- REQUIRED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES
- TO THE FULL EXTENT OF HIS ABILITIES
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COMMERCIAL LEASE - IF A HOLDOVER TENANT IS A COMMERCIAL TENANT, HE CAN IMPOSE A YEAR TO YEAR PERIODIC TENANCY WHERE THE ORIGINAL LEASE WAS
- OVER A YEAR LONG
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A STATE TAX CAN ONLY TAX THE PORTION OF THE BUSINESS THAT IS
- ACTUALLY CONNECTED TO THE STATE
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WHERE PAST ACTS ARE ADMISSIBLE TO PROVE MODUS OPERANDI, THE ACTS MUST BE
- HIGHLY SPECIFIC
- PERSONALIZED
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A HOLDER IN DUE COURSE MUST TAKE THE NOTE IN GOOD FAITH AND PAY
- VALUE OF PROPERTY
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CEC AND LAY WITNESS TESTIMONY
- HAS NO SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT
- RELIES ON JUDGES GOOD SENSE
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CALIFORNIA STANDARD FOR EXPERT PRESENTING SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE, AKA THE KELLY RULE

- TECHNIQUE HAS GAINED GENERAL ACCEPTANCE IN ITS FIELD
- WITNESS FURNISHING THE TESTIMONY IS QUALIFEID TO GIVE EVIDENCE ON THE MATTER
- CORRECT SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES USED.
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FEDERAL COURT - SERVICE BY MAIL ALLOWS
- THREE EXTRA DAYS TO RESPOND
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DEPOSITION OBJECTIONS - WHERE DEPONENT’S COUNSEL OBJECTS, DEPONENT MUST STILL
- RESPOND
- UNLESS THE OBJECTION IS BASED ON PRIVILEGE
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CONGRESS CAN VEST THE POWER TO APPOINT INFERIOR OFFICES IN THE PRESIDENT. INFERIOR OFFICERS ARE OFFICERS
- WORKING UNDER PRESIDENTIALLY APPOINTED OFFICERS.
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TRUSTEE MUST INVEST TRUST ASSETS BY CONSIDERING THE

- PURPOSES,
- TERMS,
- DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER
- CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE TRUST.
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RULE 12 MOTIONS FOR FAILULRE STATE A CLAIM ON WHICH RELIEF MAY BE GRANTED
- BEFORE ANSWER = RULE 12B6 MOTION TO DISMISS
- AFTER ANSWER RULE 12C MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
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REVERSE INCORPORATION AND THE 14TH AMENDMENT - THE 14TH AMENDMENT CAN APPLY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THOUGH
- FIFTH AMENDMENT DP CLAUSE
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ARTICLE IV - WATCH OUT FOR STATE LAW DISCRIMINATING AGAINST OUT OF STATE CITIZENS THAT HAS
- LESS DISCRIMINATORY MEANS AVAILABLE
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UCC EXCEPTION TO PAROL EVIDENCE RULE
- PRIOR DEALINGS
- OR COURSE OF TRADE
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EASEMENT MAY BE IMPLIED WITHOUT PRIOR USE WHERE THERE IS A

- SUBDIVISION PLAT
- PROFIT A PRENDRE
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RULE 68 OFFER TO COMPROMISE - PARTIES MAKE FORMAL OFFER UP UNTIL 14 DAYS BEFORE TRIAL. IF OFFEREE REJECTS AND AND GETS A LESS FAVORABLE RESULT AT TRIAL
OFFEREE MUST PAY OFFEROR’S COSTS INCURRED AFTER TIME OFFER WAS MADE
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DEFAULT JUDGMENT IN FEDERAL COURT MAY OCCUR BY
- JUDGE ENTERING DEFAULT
- CLERK ENTERING WHEN NO RESPONSE AND D IS NOT A MINOR
- PLAINTIFF FILES MOTION FOR DEFAULT
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SEVERABILITY OF ADMISSIONS CONNECTED WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES, CEC MAKES BOTH
- THE OFFER TO PAY
- AND ADMISSION OF GUILT INADMISSIBLE
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LONG ARM STATUTES ALLOW THE COURT TO:
- EXERCISE AUTHORITY OVER AN OUT OF STATE DEFENDANT
- SUBJECT TO STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS
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FRE AND CEC - CHARACTER EVIDENCE IS INADMISSIBLE TO PROVE CONDUCT (INCLUDING REPUTATION AND OPINION) UNLESS
- CHARACTER IS AT ISSUE
- DEFAMATION
- DOMESTIC ISSUES
- NEGLIGENT ENTRUSTMENT
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PRIOR CONVICTION INVOLVING ACT OF DISHONESTY
- IS ALWAYS ADMISSIBLE
- NO BALANCING TEST UNDER 403
WHERE AN UNINTENTIONAL ENTRY ONTO PLAINTIFF’S YARD CAUSES DAMAGES, DEFENDANT CAN RECOVER
THROUGH NEGLIGENCE
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AT DIVORCE - CLOSELY HELD CORPORATION SHARES ARE TREATED LIKE
- SP OR CP BUSINESS
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QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE IS AVAILABLE WHERE THERE IS A

SOCIALLY USEFUL CONTEXT FOR THE SPEECH AT ISSUE
GOOD FAITH BELIEF THAT STATEMENT IS TRUE
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ECONOMIC RIGHTS TYPICALLY RECEIVE THIS LEVEL OF SCRUTINY
- RATIONAL BASIS
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TPB CAN ONLY SUE PROMISSEE IF THE TPB IS A
- CREDITOR BENEFICIARY
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EXONERATION FOR CA - IN CA, EXONERATION MUST EXPRESSLY STATE
- A SPECIFIC GIFT IS TO BE EXONERATED.
Complaints:
a complaint is a pleading stating a claim for relief. Federal complaints must state a federal cause of action on their face. Complaints must also state the grounds of the court’s jurisdiction, a short and plain statement of the claim, and the demand for relief sought.
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ACTUAL CAUSE OF INJURY INVOLVES MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS -> SWITCH TO
- SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR
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FRE - IMPEACHING A WITNESS WITH A PAST CONVICTION - DETAILS
- CONVICTIONS INVOLVING DISHONESTY ALWAYS COME IN
- OTHER FELONY CONVICTION FOR WITNESS REQUIRES 403
- OTHER FELONY CONVICTION FOR WITNESS CRIMINAL DEFENDANT REQUIRES PROBATIVE V. PREJDUICIAL
- IF CRIME IS ADMISSIBLE, EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE CAN BE USED TO PROVE IT.
- OVER 10 YEARS, PROBATIVE VALUE SUBSTANTIALLY OUTWEIGHS PREJUDICE
- PARDON, ANNULMENT AND CLEAN RECORD - CONVICTION IS INADMISSIBLE
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CALIFORNIA JURY VERDICTS REQUIRE
3/4 VERDICT
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PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS - PROPERTY DEPRIVATIONS INCLUDE

- ANY LEGITIMATE CLAIM OR ENTITLEMENT TO A BENEFIT UNDER THE LAW
- PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
- WELFARE
- PUNITIVE DAMAGE AWARDS
- ENEMY COMBATANT STATUS
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THE GOVERNMENT CAN REGULATE SYMBOLIC SPPECH WHERE
- REGULATIONS FURTHER AN IMPORTANT GOVERNMENT INTEREST
- UNRELATED TO SUPPRESSION OF THE MESSAGE
- THE REGULATION’S IMPACT ON SPEECH IS NO GREATER THAN NECESSARY TO FURTHER THE INTEREST.
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CA CRIMINAL CASE - IMPEACHING WITNESS’ CREDIBILITY. DIFFERENCE FROM FRE - WITNESS CAN BE IMPEACHED WITH
- NON-CONVICTION MISCONDUCT INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE
- ON X-EXAM OR EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
- SUBJECT TO PROBATIVE V PREJUDICE BALANCING TEST
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FUTURE INTERESTS AND ADVERSE POSSESSION - THE SOL DOES NOT BEGIN TO RUN UNTIL
- THE INTEREST BECOMES POSSESSORY
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CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS WILL USUALLY SURVIVE DEATH OF A PARTY UNLESS
- THE CONTRACT WAS FOR UNIQUE PERSONAL SERVICES
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PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - EMPLOYEE’S RIGHTS TO SPEEK
- IF MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN, BALANCING TEST
- IF NOT MATTER OF PUBLIC CONCERN, EMPLOYER GETS WIDE DEFERENCE
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WHERE OWNER HAS REASON TO BELIEF TRESPASSERS ON HER LAND, SHE HAS A DUTY TO WARN OF ALL
- KNOWN OR CONCEALED ARTIFICIAL CONDITIONS.
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADVISORY OPINIONS AND DECLATORY JUDGMENTS - IN A DECLATORY RELIEF ACTION THERE IS AN
- ACTUAL CONTROVERSY
- LITIGANTS ARE AT LEAST NOMINALLY ADVERSE
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AN OFFER REQUIRING ACCEPTANCES BY PROMISE MAY STILL BE ACCEPTED BY PERFORMANCE IF
- OFFEREE BEGINS TO PERFORM
- OFFEROR LEARNS THAT OFFEREE HAS STARTED PERFORMANCES AND ACQUIESCES
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POOLED OR BLOCK VOTING TRUST REQUIRES
- WRITTENT TRUST AGREEMENT
- FILED WITH CORPORATION
- SHAREHOLDER GETS TRUST CERTIFICATES
- SHAREHOLDER REATINS ALL RIGHTS BUT VOTING
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CALIFORNIA IME - IF A PARTY REQUESTING THE IME WANTS TO ATTEND, HE MUST GET A
- COURT ORDER
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CA SERVICE BY MAIL ON OUT OF STATE DEFENDANTS
- FIRST CLASS MAIL RETURN RECEIPT
- COPY OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT PACKAGE
- SERVICE EFFECTIVE AFTER 10 DAYS
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WHERE AN ILLEGALITY BY A TENANT IS MINOR, IT MAY NOT
- CONSTITUTE A BREACH
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LIKE WITH A MOTION TO COMPEL, THE PARTY MOVING FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER HAS TO SHOW THAT
- THERE WAS A MEET AND CONFER ABOUT PROTECTED MATTER
- OR AN ATTEMPT TO MEET AND CONFER
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REASONABLE USE THEORY

- RIPARIAN OWNERS SHARE RIGHTS TO REASONABLE WATER USE
- ONLY LIABLE WHERE USE UNREASONABLY INTEREFERERS WITH OTHER OWNER’S USE
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MY PARENTS FREQUENTLY FORGOT TO READ CHILDREN’S STORIES
Minimum Contacts: Purposeful Availment; Foreseeability Fairness: Relatedness; Convenience; State’s Interest
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STEPS REQUIRED FOR MERGER
- BOARD NEGOTIATES TERMS WITH AQUIRING CORPORATION
- BOARD RECOMMENDS MERGER TO SHAREHOLDERS
- SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE BY MAJORITY OR 2/3 VOTE
- CERTIFICATE OF MERGER IS FILED WITH SOS
CEC ALLOWS A PRIOR INCONSISTENT STATEMENT BE USED AS LONG AS

WITNESS HAS NOT BEEN EXCUSED
AND HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN OR DENY THE STATEMENT
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AGENTS DUTIES TO PRINCIPAL
- DUTY TO OBEY REASONABLE INSRUCTIONS
- LOYALTY (SELF-DEALING, USURPRING OPP, SECRET PROFITS)
- CARE
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SURFACE WATER - REASONABLE USE THEORY

- UTILITY OF USE IS BALANCED AGAINST
- HARM CAUSED BY THE USE
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FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS, A DRUNK PERSON DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO
- CONSENT
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CEC RAPE SHIELD
- PLAINTIFF PUTS AT ISSUE
- DEFENDANT FILES MOTION TO OFFER EVIDENCE W/PROOF
- JUDGE HOLDS HEARING OUTSIDE JURY TO ALLOW D TO QUESTION P
- IF JUDGE FINDS EVIDENCE PROB OUTWEIGHS PREJ, MAMKES ORDER ALLOWING EVIDENCE TO BE ADMITTED
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TYPES OF EASEMENTS
- EXPRESS CREATION
- CREATION BY IMPLICATION
- CREATION BY NECESSITY
- CREATION BY PRESCRIPTION
- CREATION BY ESTOPPEL
MORTGAGE CONTRACTS DEFAULT CLAUSES CANNOT WAIVE THE RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION
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CEC UNAVAILABILITY DISTINCTION FOR USE AS FORFEITURE EXCEPTION
- SERIOUS FELONIES
- CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE DECLARANT KILLED OR KIDNAPPED
- PRIOR STATEMENT MUST HAVE BEEN RECORDED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
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A LIFE TENANT CAN EXPLOIT PROPERTY’S RESOURCES WHERE
- NECESSARY FOR REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE OF LAND
- GRANT EXPRESSLY GIVES THE RIGHT TO EXPLOIT
- LAND WAS USED FOR EXPLOITATION PRIOR TO GRANT (OPEN MINES DOCTRINE)
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HOLDER IN DUE COURSE IS SUBJECT TO DEFENSES THAT MAKE THE CONTRACT
- VOID
- (NOT VOIDABLE DEFENSES)
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STATUTE OF FRAUDS IS SATISIFED WHERE BOTH PARTIES ARE MERCHANTS AND PARTY ASSERTING DEFENSE
- RECEIVED A SIGNED WRITING MEMORIALIZING THE AGREEMENT AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHIN 10 DAYS OF RECEIPT.
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ORAL REAL ESTATE TRUST CAUSING CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
SETTLOR HANDS DEED TO TRUSTEE TO GIVE TO BENEFICIARY
TRUSTEE CAN’T INVOKE SOF WHERE
- FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN S AND T
- FRAUD IN INDUCEMENT WAS COMMITTED BY T
- DETRIMENTAL RELIANCE BY B
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INTERLOCUTORY APPEALS MAY OCCUR BY
- EXTRAORDINARY RIGHT
- CERTIFIED ORDERS
- COLLATERAL ORDER DOCTRINE
- APPEALS AS MATTER OF RIGHT.
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FRE - CIRCUMSTANTIAL GUARANTEES OF TRUSTWORTHINESS FOR ANCIENT DOCUMENT MAY BE
- FOUND IN A PLACE OF NATURAL CUSTODY
- DOES NOT PRESENT IRREGULARITIES ON ITS FACE
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THESE GENDER CLASSIFICATIONS HAVE PASSED INTERMEDIATE SCRUTINY
- STATUTORY RAPE LAWS
- ALL MALE MILITARY DRAFT
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SCIENTER FOR MISREPRENSTENTATION
- KNOWLEDGE THE STATEMENT WASN’T TRUE
- RECKLESS DISREGARD OF THE SUBSTANTIAL LIKELIHOOD STATEMENT WAS FALSE
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VENUE CHANGE - FEDERAL TRANSFER STATUTE - TO CONSIDER TRANSFERING CASE W/IN THE SAME JUDICIAL SYSTEM, THE COURT WILL CONSIDER ALL FACTORS, INCLUDING
- CONVENIENCE OF PARTIES
- FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE IN CONTRACT
- INTEREST OF JUSTICE
CONFRONTATION CLAUSE AND SEEING WITNESS IS SATISFIED
- WHERE DEFENDANT CAN SEE WITNESSES
- THROUGH CLOSED CIRCUIT TV IN OTHER ROOM
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MUTUAL MISTAKE OF MATERIAL FACT VS. MISUNDERSTANDING OF MATERIAL FACT
- MUTUAL MISTAKE OCCURS WHEN PARTIES ENTER A CONTRACT WITH MISTAKEN ASSUMPTION ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF A CONTRACT.
- CONTRACT IS VOIDABLE BY INJURED PARTY.
- (CONTRACT FOR PRIZE COW, BUT THEY DON’T KNOW COW IS DEAD)
- MISUNDERSTANDING IS WHEN PARTIES ENTER THE CONTRACT WITH A MUTUAL MISUNDERSTANDING OF A MEANING.
- CONTRACT IS VOID.
- (CONTRACT FOR FARMER’S PRIZE BROWN COW, HE HAS TWO PRIZE COWS AND EACH PARTY THINK THE CONTRACT IS REFERRING TO A DIFFERENT COW.)
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CAFA WON’T WORK FOR
- SHAREHOLDER CLAIMS AGAINST CORPORATE MANAGEMENT
- STATE SECURITIES LAW CLAIMS
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IF AN OUT OF COURT IDENTIFICATION IS EXCLUDED FOR SUGGESTIVENESS OR UNRELIABILITY
- A SUBSEQUENT IN COURT IDENTIFICAITON WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IF IT IS TAINTED BY THE UNNECESSARILY SUGGESTIVE LINEUP
- BUT NOT IF HE HAS AN INDEPENDENT BASIS, WHOLLY UNRELATED TO THE PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE, FOR POINTING TO THE DEFENDANT.
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A COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY IS A
- HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHERE INDIVIDUAL OWNERS SHARE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLITY FOR COMMON AREAS
- MANAGED BY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
- MAY BE RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL OR MIXED-USE
IF THE NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTS PROTESTERS, THIS TORT WILL BE FORESEEABLE IN LIGHT OF THE ARMED GUARD’S DUTIES
BATTERY
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FEDERAL PLEADINGS MUST STATE
- FACTS SUPPORTING PLAUSIBLE CLAIM SUFFICIENT TO PUT D ON NOTICE AND ALLOW HIM TO PREPARE REASONABLE RESPOSNE
- BASIS OF SMJ
- DEMAND FOR RELIEF
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AGENCY AGREEMENTS MAY BE REVOKED BY DEATH OR INCAPACITY OF PRINCIPAL UNLESS PRINCIPAL GIVES
- WRITTEN DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY
- WITH CONSPICUOUS SURVIVAL LANGUAGE
2
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS ARE CREATED BY BOTH
FIF
3
CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT IS A
- SEPARATE MEANS OF OBTAINING SMJ
- WHERE CLASS MEMBERS EXCEED 100
- DAMAGES EXCEED FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
1
IN FEDERAL HOMICIDE CASE, FRE, IF HOMICIDE CASE AND DEFENDANT IS ALLEGING SELF DEFENSE, PROSECUTION CAN REBUT WITH
- VICTIM’S CHARACTER FOR PEACEFULNESS
1
PERMIT FEES THAT VARY BASED ON THE TYPE OF SPEECH ARE
- UNCONSTITUTIONAL
5
CA SERVICE BY MAIL REQUIREMENTS
- MAILED BY INDEPENDENT PARTY
- FIRST CLASS MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT
- TWO COPIES OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
- ONLY EFFECTIVE IF ACKNOWLEDGED
2
WHO DECIDES TO INDEMNIFY A CORPORATE AGENT OR DIRECTOR?
MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS OR
MAJORITY OF INDEPENDENT SHAREHOLDERS
1
ONCE A PERSON DISCOVERS THAT HER MARRIAGE IS NOT VALID
- HER QMP RIGHTS DO NOT ACCRUE
3
TRUSTEE’S DUTY OF LOYALTY

- NO SELF-DEALING
- NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
- TREAT ALL BENEFICIARIES EQUALLY
2
FRE AND BURDEN OF PRODUCTION
PROPONENT PRODUCES EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT PRESUMPTION FACT IS TRUE +
OPPONENT PRODUCES NO EVIDENCE TO REBUT PRESUMPTION=
PROPONENT IS ENTITLED TO JURY INSTRUCTION TO CONCLUDE EXISTENCE OF FACT (MUST/MAY FOR CIVIL/CRIMINAL)
2
SURFACE WATER LANDOWNERS - NATURAL FLOW THEORY - SURFACE LANDOWNERS ARE LIABLE WHERE THEY

- UNREASONABLY ALTER NATURAL DRAINAGE
2
PAROL EVIDENCE MAY BE ALLOWED WHERE
- AGREEMENT ONLY PARTIALLY INTEGRATED
- ADDITIONAL TERMS WOULD ORDINARILY BE IN A SEPARATE AGREEMENT
3
A DIRECTOR MAY BREACH HIS DUTY OF LOYALTY BY

- USURPING A CORPORATE OPPORUNITY
- SELF- INTEREST DEALINGS
- COMPETING WITH THE CORPORATION.
2
DUTIES OF DISCLOSURE FOR TRIAL
- D - DISCLOSE USE OF ALIBI OR INSANITY DEFENSE
- P - DISCLOSE EXCULPATORY, MATERIAL EVIDENCE
3
SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS INVOLVES A DETERMINATION OF
- ADEQUACY OF GOVERNMENT’S REASONS FOR DEPRIVING LIFE, LIBERTY OR PROPERTY
- FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT - STRICT SCRUTINY
- NON FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT - RATIONAL BASIS
3
THREE COMPETING THEORIES OF SURFACE WATER LANDOWNERSHIP ARE
- NATURAL FLOW VS.
- COMMON ENEMY VS.
- REASONABLE USE THEORY
2
QCP - WHO GETS IT AT DEATH
- ACQURING SPOUSE DIES - QCP BECOMES CP
- NON-ACQUIRING SPOUSE DIES - AQUIRING SPOUSE TAKES AS SP
3
WHERE ONE PARTY HAS SUBSTANTIALLY PERFORMED, THE OTHER PARTY IS
- OBLIGATED TO PERFORM
- COMPLETE PERFORMANCE
- BUT CAN SEEK DAMAGES FOR THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PERFORMANCE RENDERED AND THE PERFORMANCE EXPECTED.
1
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMS ARE CONSIDERED _____ BY FEDERAL COURTS AND WILL THEREFORE BE REQUIRED IN ALL FEDERAL CASES WHERE GOOD CAUSE AND OTHER APPLICABLE REASONS APPLY.
- PROCEDURAL LAW
3
PROOF BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. IN CRIMINAL CASES - DUE PROCESS REQUIRES THAT
- EVERY ELEMENT IS PROVEN BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
- ALLOWING THE TRIER OF FACT TO CONCLUDE FROM THE EVIDENCE
- THAT NO REASONABLE DOUBT REMAINS AS TO DEFENDANT’S GUILT.
2
FEDERAL CIVIL CASE - PRESUMPTIONS AND AFFECT ON BURDEN OF PERSUASION.
PROPONENT PRODUCES EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT PRESUMPTION FACT IS TRUE +
BUT OPPONENT PRODUCES EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT PRESUMPTION IS NOT TRUE =
JURY WEIGHS ALL OF THE EVIDENCE, WITH NO PRESUMPTION
1
CAUSATION FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS
- SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR
1
IN CA, CASE LAW PROHIBITS JUDGE FROM GIVING JUDICIAL NOTICE TO
FACTS THAT PROSECUTION MUST PROVE BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
2
A NONDIVERSE DEFENDANT INTERVENOR WILL NOT DESTROY DIVERSITY WHERE
- IT ISN’T INDISPENSIBLE
- DEFENDANTS CAN CLAIM THEY ARE INDISPENSIBLE
2
DEFENSE OF DWELLING - DEADLY FORCE MAY BE USED WHERE
- INTRUDER INTENDS TO HARM SOMEONE WITHIN THE DWELLING
- INTRUDER INTENDS TO COMMIT A FELONY WITHIN THE DWELLING
4
FOR A CASE TO BE JUSTICIABLE, IT MUST SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
- STANDING
- RIPENESS
- MOOTNESS
- POLITICAL QUESTION DOCTRINE
3
LAWS CRIMINALIZING GROUP MEMBERSHIP ARE ONLY ALLOWED WHERE
- GROUP INVOLVED WITH ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
- DEFENDANT HAD KNOWLEDGE OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
- DEFENDANT JOINED GROUP WITH SPECIFIC INTENT OF FURTHERING ACTIVITIES
2
RACE-NOTICE STATUTE
- LAST BFP WITHOUT NOTICE OF PRIOR UNRECORDED INTEEST
- WHO RECORDS BEFORE PRIOR UNRECORDED INTEREST WINS.
On the MBE, a race-notice statute looks as follows: “No conveyance or mortgage of an interest in land is valid against any subsequent purchaser for value without notice thereof whose conveyance is first recorded.
2
WILL MISTAKE - MISTAKE IN CONTENT
- OMISSION - NO JUDICIAL REMEDY BC COURT WON’T REWRITE
- ADDITION - REMEDY OK, COURT WILL JUST CROSS OUT
2
RISK OF LOSS WILL PAST TO BUYER AT DELIVERY OF GOODS TO COMMON CARRIER UNLESS IT IS A
- DESTINATION CONTRACT
- ANYTHING NOT FOB [SELLER’S LOCATION]
1
PRESIDENT CAN REMOVE THIS LEVEL OF FEDERAL OFFICERS
- HIGH-LEVEL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
1
ALLEGATIONS OF MINOR CHILD CEC HEARSAY EXCEPTION
- EVIDENCE OF A STATEMENT BY A MINOR CHILD IF OFFERED IN CERTAIN ACTIONS AGAINST A PERSON ALLEGED TO HAVE INJURED THE CHILD.
2
QUIET TITLE ACTIONS MAY BE
QUASI-IN-REM WHERE AGAINST ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS
(THE PARTIES’ RIGHT TO THE PROPERTY)
IN REM WHERE AGAINST CLAIMANTS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
(RIGHTS TO THE PROPERTY)
2
AN OBLIGEE WITH HAVE ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS AGAINST AGAINST A DELEGATEE WHERE
- DELEGATEE HAS RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM DELEGATOR
- DELEGATEE KNOWS IT IS RENDERIGN A PERFORMANCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF A THIRD PARTY.
3
WHEN CAN A DEMURRER TO AN ANSWER BE FILED? WHEN THE ANSWER IS
- IS UNCERTAIN
- DOES NOT STATE FACTS SUFFICIENT TO CONSITUTE A DEFENSE
- BREACH OF CONTRACT ACTION - ANSWER DOES NOT CONTAIN FACTS SUFFICIENT TO ESTABLISH WHETHER CONTRACT WAS WRITTEN OR ORAL.
4
AUTOMOBILE EXCEPTION. THE POLICE MAY SEARCH A CAR AFTER
- PROBABLE CAUSE EXISTS THAT A VEHICLE CONTAINS EVIDENCE OF A CRIME
- POLICE MAY SEARCH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE
- INCLUDING TRUNK, CONTAINERS LIKELY TO CONTAIN EVIDENCE
- PASSENGERS AND PASSENGER’S BELONGINGS.
WHERE A LANDOWNER GRANTS OWNERSHIP OF A DUPLEX TO TENANTS OF THE DUPLEX IN JOINT TENANCY - THE UNITY OF POSSESSION IS NOT
SEVERED
2
DAMAGES FOR MISREPRESENATION ARE MEASURED BY
- PLAINTIFF’S PECUNIARY LOSS OR
- VALUE OF EXPECTED BENEFIT OF THE BARGAIN.
4
TYPES OF ERRORS AND RESULTING AVAILABILITY FOR APPEAL

- HARMLESS ERROR - OBJECTION MADE, IMPROPER RULING, HARM NONE.
- PREJUDICIAL ERROR - OBJECTION MADE, IMPROPER RULING, PREJUDICAL TO SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT.
- PLAIN ERROR - NO OBJECTION MADE, IMPROPER ADMISSION, PREJUDICAL TO SUBSTANTIAL RIGHT
- INVITED ERROR - NO OBJECTION MADE ON PURPOSE, STUCK WITH RESULT
3
CEC PROHIBITS IMPEACHING WITNESSES WITH PAST BAD ACTS IN CIVIL CASES BUT IN CRIMINAL CASES
- USE PAST BAD ACTS
- EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
- PROP 8 LETS IT ALL IN
5
SPENDTHRIFT PROVISION IN TRUST
- TRUSTEE CAN’T VOLUNTARILY ALIENATE INTEREST
- SECURES BENEFICIARY AGAINST HIS OWN IMPROVIDENCE
- PROTECTING INTEREST FROM 3RD PARTY CREDITORS
- UNTIL INTEREST HAS BEEN PAID TO BENEFICIARY
- EXCEPT FOR CS, ALIMONY, GOVERNMENT CREDITORS AND LIFE NECESSARIES
6
THESE DEFENSES, IF NOT RAISED IN THE ANSWER, WILL BE DEEMED WAIVED
- CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
- CLAIM PRECLUSION
- STATUTE OF FRAUDS
- FRAUD
- STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
- SELF-DEFENSE
2
FEDERAL CROSS CLAIMS
- MUST ARISE FROM SAME TRANSACTION OR OCCURRENCE
- ARE NEVER COMPULSORY
2
WHERE A MERCHANT’S FIRM OFFER IS IN PLAY, MAKE SURE THE MERCHANT’S REVOCATION ISN’T GIVEN
- WITHIN THE THREE MONTH IRREVOCABILITY PERIOD
- BECAUSE IT WILL BE INEFFECTIVE.
3
GENERAL WELFARE CLAUSE ON AN ANSWER WILL GENERALLY INVOLVE
- TAXING
- SPENDING
- OR AN AREA WITHIN CONGRESS’ POLICE POWER
2
AN EQUITABLE MORTGAGE IS CREATED BY
- CONVEYANCE OF AN ABSOLUTE DEED AS SECURITY FOR A LOAN
- ALONG WITH PROMISE BY GRANTEE TO RECONVEY DEED TO GRANTOR WHEN LOAN IS PAID OFF.
1
SP WILL LIKELY NOT BE GRANTED FOR
- OUT OF STATE CONTRACT
6
NOTICE REQUIRED FOR CLASS ACTIONS WHERE QUESTIONS OF LAW PREDOMINATE - NOTICE MUST CONTAIN
(THE NOTICE IS A BAD CAN TO CONTAIN THE INFORMATION)

- BINDING EFFECT OF JUDGMENT ON CLASS MEMBERS
- ABILITY TO REQUEST EXCLUSION
- DEFINITION OF CERTIFIED CLASS
- CLASS CLAIMS, ISSUES, DEFENSES
- APPEARANCE ABILITY FOR CLASS MEMBER
- NATURE OF THE ACTION
3
IF A VARIANCE IS BEING APPEALED, DISCUSS
- EQUAL PROTECTION
- DUE PROCESS
- TAKINGS CLAUSE
2
A GENERAL PARTNER IS PERSONALLY LIABLE FOR ALL OF A LIMITED PARTNER’S
- TORT OBLIGATIONS
- CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS
2
ENTERPRISE LIABILITY.
Enterprise liability is a legal doctrine under which individual entities can be held jointly liable for some action on the basis of being part of a shared enterprise
4
PRIORITY OF DISTRIBUTION RECEIPT
- PREFERRED WITH DIVIDEND PREFERENCE
- PREFERRED AND PARTICIPATING
- PREFERRED AND CUMULATIVE
- COMMON STOCK
1
CONDUCT INTENEDED TO COMMUNICATE A MESSAGE IS
- SYMBOLIC SPEECH
3
A LAY WITNESS MAY OFFER OPINION TESTIMONY WHERE
- RATIONALLY BASED ON WITNESS’ PERCEPTION
- HELPFUL TO TRIER OF FACT
- NOT BASED ON SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
3
MOTION FOR NONSUIT (CA ONLY)
- D MOVES AT CLOSE OF P’S OPENING ARGUMENT
- OR CLOSE OF P’S ARGUMENT
- ARGUING NO SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE STATED TO SUPPORT A VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF
4
THESE PORTIONS OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS ARE NOT EXTENDED BY THE 14TH AMENDMENT
- 3RD AMENDMENT AND QUARTERING SOLDIERS
- 5TH AMENDMENT RIGHT TO GRAND JURY
- 7TH AMENDMENT RIGHT TO JURY TRIAL IN CIVIL CASES
- 8TH AMENDMENT RIGHT AGAINST EXCESSIVE FINES
2
ADULTS PLAYING CHILDREN WILL NOT QUALIFY AS
CP
1
HOLDOVER TENANT - WHERE A LANDLORD ELECTS TO IMPOSE A NEW PERIODIC TENANCY ON A HOLDOVER TENANT, HE CAN DEMAND HIGHER RENT WHERE
- HE GAVE NOTICE OF THE INCREASE BEFORE THE LEASE EXPIRED.
2
CRIMINAL CASE - RAPE SHIELD - ONLY THIS TYPE OF EVIDENCE MAY BE USED
SP
1
WASTE - A CO-TENANT CAN BRING AN ACTION AGAINST ANOTHER CO-TENANT FOR
- WASTE
1
WHERE A MINOR IS SUED FOR A CONTRACT FOR LIFE NECESSITIES, DEFENDANT SHOULD USE
- QUASI-CONTRACT
2
ONLY DEFENDANT CAN OPEN THE DOOR TO INTRODUCE EVIDENCE OF
VICTIM’S CHARACTER TO PROVE CONDUCT
2
BREAK IN INTERROGATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER MIRANDA
- RIGHT TO COUNSEL ASSERTION = 14 DAY BREAK IN CUSTODY
- RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT = SIGNIFICANT LAPSE OF TIME, NEW SET OF WARNINGS
A BALL THROWN AND BOUNCED OFF OF A TREE WILL NOT AMOUNT TO INTENT SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT AN ACTION FOR
TRESPASS
1
CALIFORNIA DISCOVERY REQUIRES THAT THE INFORMATION SOUGHT IS
- RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER OF LITIGATION
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CRAPPED WITE FIB
CONGRESS’ ENUMERATED POWERS
- COMMERCE
- REVENUE RAISING BY TAX
- ALIEN NATURALIZATION
- POST OFFICE
- PROPERTY POWER
- ELECTIONS, FEDERAL
- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- WAR POWERS
- INVESTIGATORY POWERS
- TREATY POWER (RATIFICATION)
- ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS (13,14,15TH AMENDMENTS)
- FISCAL POWER
- INFERIOR COURT REGULATION
- BANKRUPTCY
2
DAMAGES FOR MISREPRESENATION REQUIRE PROOF OF
- ACTUAL DAMAGES
- CAUSED BY PLAINTIFF’S RELIANCE ON MISREPRESENTATION
5
THE SIXTH AMENDMENT WILL ATTACH AFTER A DEFENDANT IS CHARGED. PROCEDURES FILING CHARGES WILL INCLUDE
- FORMAL CHARGES
- PRELIMINARY HEARING
- INDICTMENT
- ARRAIGNMENT
- INFORMATION
2
DESIGNATION OF TREATING PHYSICIANS AS AS EXPERTS
- FRE - NON-REPORTING EXPERT
- CEC - NON-RETAINED EXPERT
1
FOR INJUNCTION SEEKING PRIOR RESTRAINT, USE DEFENSE OF
- FREE SPEECH
2
MISTAKE IN EXECUTION
- NO PROBATE WHERE NO INTENT
- UNLESS RECIPROCAL OR MUTUAL WILL
1
CEC DIFFERENCE FROM FRE - WHEN THE WITNESS MAKES A NONRESPOSIVE ANSWER,
- ANY PARTY CAN OBJECT
4
Constructive Trust:
- EQUITABLE REMEDY POSED WHERE LEGAL DAMAGES INSUFFICIENT
- PLAINTIFF CAN TRACE UNJUST GAIN AS SOLE SOURCE OF DEFENDANT’S TITLED PROEPRTY
- CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST TAKES LEGAL TITLE TO PROPERY
- DEFENDANT IS TRUSTEE FOR PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING PROPERTY TO PLAINTIFF
2
QUASI IN REM JURSIDICTION WILL ALLOW JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT TO BE SATISFIED
ONLY OUT OF THE ADJUDICATED PROPERTY.
2
UCC 2-201 SOF EXCEPTION FOR PARTIAL PERFORMANCE - GOODS HAVE BEEN
- ACCEPTED
- ACCEPTED AND PAID FOR
DON’T FORGET HOSTILE FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION SIMPLY MEANS
INCONSISTENT WITH OWNER’S OWNERSHIP
(CLAIMANT BELIEVES HE HAS A VALID DEED TO PROPERTY AND HE IS TRUE OWNER
TAKES POSSESSION AS TRUE OWNER
SUFFICIENT HOSTILITY TO MEET ADVERSE POSSESSION)
4
PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION - TO ORDER A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION - THE PLAINTIFF MUST FIRST ESTABLISH:

- IRREPERABLE HARDSHIP IF STATUS QUO NOT PRESERVED BEFORE TRIAL
- BALANCE OF HARDSHIPS WEIGHS IN FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF
- LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESS ON THE MERITS
- POST A BOND TO REIMBURSE DEFENDANT IF PLAINTIFF DOES NOT SUCCEED ON MERITS OF CLAIM.
1
WHERE SELLER BREACHES BY DELIVERING NON-CONFORMING BUT SUPERIOR GOODS, IT WILL NOT REDUCE
- BUYER’S DAMAGES
1
PAYMENT WITHOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT IS NOT
- ACCEPTANCE
Congress requires a 2/3 vote only when drinking a TEA I.V.
T – For the Senate to ratify a Treaty
E – To Expel a member from either House of Congress
A – To propose an Amendment to the Constitution (2/3 vote in each House)
I – For the Senate to convict an Impeached official (2/3 of those present)
V – For both Houses to override a Presidential Veto
3
MAKE SURE PROBATIVE VALUE STANDARD INDICATES
- PROBATIVE VALUE IS
- SUBSTANTIALLY OUTWEIGHED
- BY DANGER OF UNFAIR PREJUDICE
2
PERMISSIVE INTERVENTION - FRCP V. CCP
- FRCP = COMMON QUESTION OF FACT
- CCP = DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE
2
WHERE TENANT DOES NOT PAY RENT AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN POSSESSION, LANDLORD MAY
- FILE FOR NOTICE OF EVICTION
- SUE FOR RENT DUE
1
FRE - WHERE DEFENDANT IS ACCUSED OF HOMICIDE, AND HE OFFERS ANY KIND OF EVIDENCE THAT VICTIM WAS AGGRESSOR, PROSECUTION MAY INTRODUCT EVIDENCE OF
- VICTIM’S CHARACTER FOR PEACEFULNESS
2
CLASSIFICATION OF LIFETIME GIFTS RECEIVED BY BENEFICIARIES AND HEIRS THAT WILL AMOUNT TO THEM TAKING THEIR DEVISE OR INHERITANCE BEFORE THE TESTATOR/DECEDENT DIES
- WILL - ADEMPTION BY SATISFACTION
- INTESTATE SUCCESSION - ADVANCEMENT
1
TO ENGAGE IN INTRASTATE BUSINESS IN A FOREIGN STATE, A CORPORATION MUST FILE A

- CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
1
ISSUES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRETRIAL ORDER ARE GENERALLY
EXCLUDED AT TRIAL
3
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ORDER CERTIFYING APPEAL OF AN INTERLOCUTORY ORDER
- ORDER INVOLVES A CONTROLLING QUESTION OF LAW
- WHERE THERE ARE SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCES OF OPINION
- RULING ON LAW WILL MATERIALLY ADVANCE RESOLUTION OF THE ACTION.
4
MAKE SURE STATE OF MIND STATEMENTS ARE MADE IN THE
PRESENT TENSE
4
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT CLAUSE - REMEMBER, IF THE ORIGINAL STATE COURT ACTUALLY LITIGATED IT, THE NEW STATE
HAS TO HONOR IT.
(PJ, STATE’S CONSENT TO JURSIDICTION)
2
PLEA BARGAINS MAY BE ENFORCED AGAINST BOTH PARTIES, BUT THE JUDGE

IS NOT REQUIRED TO ACCEPT OR ADHERE TO THE AGREEMENT
2
CONSEQUENCES OF SIMULTANEOUS DEATH
- JOINT TNEANTS -> EACH ESTATES TAKE HALF
- CP/QCP -> EACH ESTATE
2
ERIE AND CONFLICTS OF LAW RULES - FEDERAL COURTS MUST APPLY THE
- CONFLICT OF LAW RULES OF THE STATE WHERE THE CASE WAS FILED
- UNLESS CASE WAS ORIGINALLY FILED IN IMPROPER VENUE, THEN USE LAWS OF STATE WHERE TRANSFERRED.
1
GIFT LISTS ARE EFFECTIVE WHERE
- EXECUTED AFTER 1987
4
CEC - IMPEACHMENT OF WITNESS WITH PRIOR CRIMES IN A CRIMINAL CASE
BALANCE YOUR MORAL TURPITUDE!!!!
- NO FELONIES THAT DON’T INVOLVE MORAL TURPITUDE
- EVERYTHING SUBJECT TO BALANCING TEST
- PROP 8 WILL ALLOW MORAL TURPITUDE MISDEMEANORS IN, BUT REMEMBER #2
- PROP 8 WILL ALLOW MORAL TURPITUDE CHARGES IN, BUT REMEMBER #2
1
EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS ONLY PREVAIL OVER
- CONFLICTING STATE LAWS
1
DEFEASIBLE FEES ARE

- ESTATES THAT MAY TERMINATE UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF A STATED EVENT
- A CONTINGENT REMAINDER CAN NEVER FOLLOW A DEFEASIBLE FEE
2
DRR WHEN SECOND WILL IS INVALID, DRR
- WON’T APPLY
- BECAUSE SECOND WILL WAS NEVER EFFECTIVE TO REVOKE
CALIFORNIA - ADDITIONS TO SERVICE DEADLINES FOR SERVICE BY MAIL
- 5 DAYS INSIDE CA
- 10 DAYS OUTSIDE CA
- 20 DAYS OUTSIDE US
1
THE DEFENDANT DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE COUNSEL PRESENT AT
- PRE-CHARGE LINEUPS
2
PERMISSIVE INTERVENTION AND THE GOVERNMENT OFFICER- INTERVENTION MAY BE PERMITTED WHERE PARTY IS
- A GOVERNMENT OFFICER OR AGENT
- EXISTING CLAIM OR DEFENSE RELATIONS TO OFFICER/AGENCY/STATUTE/REGULATION
2
RACE STATUTE
- FIRST TO RECORD WINS
- NOTICE IS IRRELEVANT
On the MBE, a race statute will look as follows: “No conveyance or mortgage of an interest in land is valid against any subsequent purchaser whose conveyance is first recorded.
1
MULTIPLE P’S CAN AGGREGATE CLAIMS AGINST ONE D IN THE RARE EVENT
- THEY ARE SEEKING TO ENFORCE A RIGHT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A COMMON, UNDIVIDED INTEREST.
1
WHERE TENANT REMOVES FIXTURES, HE COMMITS
- WASTE
1
WATCH OUT FOR CALIFORNIA BUSINESS RECORDS THAT ATTEMPT THAT INCLUDE OPINIONS OR DIAGNOSES CONCERNING MEDICAL TREATMENT, THE CEC WILL ONLY ALLOW THE ADMISSION OF
- SIMPLE DIAGNOSES
3
FAILURE OF CONDITION V. FAILURE OF PROMISE
- FAILURE OF CONDITION = RELIEVES PERFORMANCE DUTY
- FAILURE OF PROMISE = BREACH OF CONTRACT
- FAILURE OF COVENANT = SUBSTANTIAL PERFORMANCE
FAILURE TO MENTION TIME OF PAYMENT FOR DELIVERIES OF GOODS WON’T NEGATE THE FACT THAT IT IS AN
INSTALLMENTS CONTRACT.
1
TERMINATION OF PERIODIC TENANCY REQUIRES THAT THE TERMINATION MUST BE AT THE
- END OF THE PERIOD OF THE TENANCY
5
CONTROL BY COURT: TRIAL JUDGE HAS DISCRTION TO

- REGULATE MANNER AND ORDER OF PROOF
- EXERCISE REASONABLE CONTROL AS NEEDED
- MAKE INTERROGTAIONS AS EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE AS NEEDED
- FOR ASCERTAINMENT OF TRUTH AND
- PROTECTING WITNESSES FROM UNDUE EMBARASSMENT.
2
WHERE INTERLINEATIONS STRIKE OUT AN OLD DEVISE AND A NEW DEVISE IS MADE FOR LESSER AMOUNT
- MUST MEET TESTAMENTARY FORMALITIES
- DRR WON’T APPLY
2
CP FUNDS USED TO IMPROVE SPOUSE’S OWN SP - WHAT DOES THE COMMUNITY GET
- AMOUNT OF VALUE INCREASED
- OR REIMBURSEMENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATEST
2
DUTY OF PRUDENT INVESTOR - TRUSTEE MUST
IEB

- INVEST AND MANAGE TRUST ASSETS
- AS A PRUDENT INVESTOR WOULD
Civil Procedure - Objections To Method of Inquisition
Poorly phrased questions set off the BAC door ALARM.
overly BROAD question
AMBIGUOUS question
COMPOUND question
ARGUMENTATIVE badgering of witness
LEADING question on direct exam
ASSUMING fact not in evidence as part of question
REDUNDANT question requiring cumulative response
MISQUOTING prior statement by witness
2
RAPE SHIELD LAWS - CEC - CHARACTER EVIDENCE - CRIMINAL CASE
- PAST CONSENSUAL SEX WITH DEFENDANT
- VICTIM’S DRESS SUBJECT TO BALANCING TEST
2
TO EXCUSE PERFORMANCE THROUGH IMPOSSIBILITY OR IMPRACTICABILITY, THE EVENT MUST BE
- UNFORESEEN
- THE NONOCCURENCE OF WHICH WAS A BASIC ASSUMPTION OF THE PARTIES
2
EXPANDING OR CHANGING A TRUSTEE’S DUTY OF CARE

- A SETTLOR MAY EXPAND OR RESTRICT THE TRUSTEE’S DUTY OF CARE
- BUT HE CANNOT REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A TRUSTEE ACT IN GOOD FAITH.
2
ZONE OF DANGER IS THE ZONE WHERE
- PLAINTIFF WAS AT FORESEEABLY AT RISK
- FROM INJURY RESULTING FROM DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT.
1
WHERE A PLAINTIFF IS SEEKING RESTITUTION FOR AN UNENFORCEABLE CONTRCT AND THE VALUE OF THE BENEFIT IS GREATER THAN THE CONTRACT PRICE
- SHE CAN RECOVER THE GREATER AMOUNT.
2
SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT STANDARD FOR REJECTING NON-CONFORMING GOODS IN AN INSTALLMENT CONTRACT
- ONLY SUBSTANTIAL IMPAIRMENT ALLOWS REJECTION
- BUYER MAY DEDUCT THE LOSSES CAUSED BY NON-CONFORMITY FROM AMOUNT OWED TO SELLER
4
ADVERSE POSSESSION ELEMENTS
COAH
- CONTINUOUS
- OPEN AND APPARENT
- ACTUAL POSSESSION
- HOSTILE
1
AN EASEMENT CREATED BY NECESSITY WILL TERMINATE WHEN
- THE NECESSITY ENDS
1
CEC STATEMENT AGAINST INTEREST DISTINCTION
- CRIMINAL CASES DON’T NEED CORROBORATING CIRCUMSTANCES
2
FRE - AFTER DEFENDANT HAS OPENED DOOR TO CHARACTER, IT IS LIMITED TO THESE TYPES OF EVIDENCE ON DIRECT EXAM
- REPUTATION
- OPINION
1
WHERE LAND IS SOLD WITH A MORTGAGE - THE BUYER WILL ONLY BE PERSONALLY LIABLE IF THE CONTRACT EXPRESSLY STATES THERE IS AN
- ASSUMPTION OF MORTGAGE
3
GOVERNMENT MAY DISCRIMINATE BY PASSING LAWS THAT ARE
- FACIAL DISCRIMINATORY
- HAVE A DISCRIMINATORY MOTIVE
- HAVE A DISCRIMINATORY APPLICATION
:
3
FRAUD IN THE REVOCATION WILL AMOUNT TO
- NO PROBATE
- ESTATE IS PUT IN CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
- HEIRS ARE TRUSTEES FOR PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING TO INTENDED BENEFICIARIES
4
EXPERT DAUBERT
PETA WAS AN EXPERT AT MAKING BREAD
- Peer reviewed and published
- Error rate( low)
- Tested( and ability to retest)
- Acceptance( reasonable rate of)
2
WHO IS LIABLE IF STOCK IS SOLD FOR LESS THAN PAR VALUE
D’S WHO SIGNED OFF ON SALE
PURCHASER (SHAREHOLDERS MUST BE FULL CONSIDERATION FOR SHARES)
3
AMMORTIZATION AND NON-CONFORMING USE - USE OF AMMORTIZATION TO SATISFY TAKINGS CLAUSE

- NONCONFORMING USE’S IMMEDIATE VALUE IS AMMORTIZED OVER THE COURSE OF A SET PERIOD
- ONCE THE VALUE OF THE NON-CONFORMING USE REACHES ZERO
- THE NONCONFORMING USE ENDS.
2
PRIVILEGE TO ENTER PROPERTY TO RECAPTURE WRONGFULLY TAKEN PROPERTY - INNOCENT THIRD PARTY’S PROPERTY
- GIVE NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY
- IF THIRD PARTY SAYS, “NOPE”, ENTER PROPERTY AT REASONABLE TIME AND IN PEACEFUL MANNER
2
WHAT TWO THINGS TO ARE NOT NEEDED FOR BENEFIT TO RUN WITH THE LAND?
- HORIZONTAL PRIVITY
- NOTICE
4
. Extra requirements for Wiretapping warrant = “Screen Telephone Calls Carefully”
a. S – Suspected persons named in the warrant
b. T – Time period of the duration of tapping
c. C – Crime specified which the tapping is intended to uncover
d. C – Conversations that can be overheard
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EXPECTATION DAMAGES

- EXPECTATION INTEREST
- PLUS CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
- LESS PAYMENTS RECEIVED
- MONEY SAVED BY NON PERFORMANCE
- AND DUTY TO MITIGATE
Evidence - Subject Outline Mnemonic
Follow RECIP(e) H to decide if the evidence is admissible.
Relevance
Extrinsic PUBLIC policies
Character evidence
Impeachment
Privileges
(e)
HEARSAY
2
RELIANCE DAMAGES ARE AWARDED WHERE EXPECTATION DAMAGES ARE TOO
- SPECULATIVE
- UNCERTAIN
3
IMPLIED WARRANT OF MERCHANTABILITY IS BREACHED WHERE

- MERCHANT SPECIALIZED IN THE TYPE OF GOODS SOLD
- GOODS ARE NOT OF THE AVERAGE ACCEPTABLE QUALITY
- OR NOT FIT FOR GENERAL INTENDED PURPOSE OF GOODS
1
CONDITIONS ARE
AGREED-UPON LIMITATIONS ON PERFORMANCE
3
TREATY CONFLICTS
- STATE V. TREATY = TREATY PREVAILS
- FEDERAL LAW V. TREATY = MOST RECENT IN TIME PREVAILS
- CONSTITUTION V. TREATY = CONSTITUTION PREVAILS
4
WHERE A CONTRACT WAS PARTLY EXECUTORY AND BUYER MADE A LATE PAYMENT AND THEN BRINGS SP CLAIM, EQUITY MAY ORDER SP IF

- PAYMENT WAS FORTHCOMING WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME
- SELLER’S LOSS WAS SLIGHT
- FULL COMPENSATION WAS TENDERED FOR THE DELAY OR
- ENFORCING TIME CONDITION IS UNCONSCIONABILE
4
QUORUM OF DIRECTORS IS ESTABLISHED BY THIS NUMBER OF DIRECTORS BEING PRESENT AT A BOARD MEETING
- MAJORITY OF AUTHORIZED DIRECTORS
- UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY BYLAWS
- BYLAWS MAY NOT PROVIDE THAT QUORUM IS CREATED BY ONE LESS THAN ONE THIRD OF DIRECTORS
- OR FEWER THAN TWO.
4
WORDS OF EXPRESS CONDITION ATTACHED TO A FEE SUBJECT TO CONDIDTION SUBSEQUENT OR EXECUTORY LIMITATION
THEY WILL MAKE A B HOP

- BUT IF,
- PROVIDED THAT,
- ON CONDITION THAT,
- HOWEVER
3
JUDGENTS IS VOID AND MOTION FOR RELIEF WILL BE GRANTED (FOREVER) WHERE
- LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDSICTION
- LACK OF STANDING BY PLAINTIFF
- DUE PROCESS ERROR DEPRIVING PARTY OF NOTICE/OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
1
TRUSTEES AND TORTS - IF TRUSTEE IS PERSONALLY AT FAULT
- CAN BE HELD INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE
2
RESIDENCY FOR VENUE - AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION WILL TRIGGER PROPER VENUE IN THE PLACE
- ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED
- NOT ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
3
IMPLIED PREEMPTION TRIGGERS
- MUTUAL EXCLUSIVITY
- STATE LAW IMPEDES FEDERAL OBJECTIVE
- CONGRESS’ ACTION IMPLY CLEAR INTENT TO BE SOLE LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY
1
A BUYER CAN CANCEL AN INSTALLMENT CONTRACT ONLY WHERE
- NONCONFORMITY WITH RESPECT TO ONE OR MORE INSTALLMENTS SUBSTANTIALLY IMPAIRS VALUE OF WHOLE CONTRACT.
2
SPECIAL WARRANTY - GRANTOR ASSURES
- LAND HAS NOT BEEN CONVEYED TO ANOTHER
- LAND IS FREE FROM GRANTOR’S ENCUMBRANCES
2
IF WITNESS BELIEVES SOMETHING BUT HE IS NOT ABSOLUTELY
- The victim’s uncertainty goes to the weight that should be
- given to his testimony, not to its admissibility.
OBJECTIVE STANDARDS
OFFENSIVE NATURE OF TOUCHING FOR BATTERY
INTERFERENCE WITH PLAINTIFF’S USE AND ENJOYMENT OF HIS LAND FOR NUISANCE
2
PUBLIC SAFETY EXCEPTION TO MIRANDA

- POLICE MAY ASK QUESTIONS OF SUSPECT IF IT IS REASONABLY PROMPTED BY CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
2
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CEC AND FRE REGARDING FORMER ACTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/CHILD MOLSETSATION
What is difference btwn the FRE and CEC regarding admissibility of prior acts of sexual assault/child molestation?
1) The FRE allows propensity evidence in civil AND criminal cases. But, CEC only allows in criminal cases. 2) CEC permits propensity evidence in criminal cases that charge domestic violence or elder abuse–but the FRE do not.
2
CONGRESS MAY USE ITS TAXING POWER TO REGULATE WHERE
- IT HAS THE POWER TO REGULATE THE THING TAXED OR
- THE EFFECT OF THE REGULATION DOES RAISE REVENUE
1
FOR OPPOSITE SEX PARTNERS, TO REGISTER UNDER CALIFORNIA’S DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP STATUTE, ONE PARTNER MUST BE
- OVER 62
4
APELLATE COURTS WILL NOT DISTURB VALID PLEA BARGAINS UNLESS
- PLEA WAS INVOLUNTARY
- COURT THAT TOOK PLEA LACKED JURISDICTION
- D HAD INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL
- PROSECUTOR FAILED TO HONOR PLEA BARGAIN
2
SPECIAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING CAN BE CALLED BY
BOD
PRESIDENT
10 PERCENT OF VOTING SHARES
2
WHERE BUYER RETURNS NON-CONFORMING GOODS AND DOESN’T PROCURE COVER, HE CAN STILL RECOVER DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
- FMV OF GOODS AT THE TIME OF BREACH
- MINUS CONTRACT PRICE
1
COMMERCE CLAUSE - SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT DOCTRINE GIVES CONGRESS THE RIGHT TO LEGISLATE INTRASTATE COMMERCE WHERE
- INTRASTATE ACTIVITY HAS A CUMULATIVE, SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
4
PASSIVE USE OCCURS WHERE
- TRUSTEE HAS NO DUTY ASIDE FROM HOLDING LEGAL TITLE.
- TRUST PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO TOTAL AND PRESENT USE BY BENEFICIARY
- TRUST TERMINATES AUTOMATICALLY
- VESTS TITLE IN BENEFICIARY.
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A TENANCY AT WILL WILL TERMINATE BY OPERATION OF LAW WHERE
- DEATH OF EITHER PARTY
- WASTE BY THE TENANT
- ASSIGNMENT BY THE TENANT
- TRANSFER OF THE TITLE BY THE LANDLORD
- LEASE BY THE LANDLORD TO A THIRD PARTY
2
SELLER’S AGENT MAY STILL EARN COMMISSION WHERE THE SALE FAILS TO CLOSE DUE TO
- SELLER’S FAULT
1
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT - A PERSON MAY ONLY BE FIRED FOR PARTY AFFLIATION IF HE IS IN A
- POLICY MAKING POSITION
3
IN LAND SALE CONTRACT, THE SELLER CONVENANTS TO
- TO DELIVER MARKETABLE TITLE AT END OF CLOSING,
- MAKE NO MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATIONS AND
- DISCLOSE LATENT DEFECTS
1
SUBSTANTIVE DP V. PROCEDURAL DP
- COURT REVIEWS THE SUBSTANCE OF THE LAW, NOT THE PROCEDURES
1
JUSTICIABILITY MEANS A
- CASE OR CONTROVERSY EXISTS
5
FIVE FACTORS OF DETERMINING VALIDITY OF STATE TAX AFFECTING INTERSTATE COMMERCE
- SUBSTANTIAL NEXUS BETWEEN ACTIVITY TAXED AND TAXING STATE (MORE THAN MINIMUM CONTACTS)
- TAX IS FAIRLY APPORTIONED
- TAX MUST NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST INTERSTATE COMMERCE
- TAX IS FAIRLY APPORTIONED TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE FORUM STATE
- NOT PREEMMPTED BY FEDERAL LAW.
4
FRE DAUBERT VS. CEC KELLY FOR SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS

- FRE - NOVEL SCIENTIFIC THEORY OKAY AS LONG AS IT IS VALIDATED BY SOUND METHODOLOGY AND ADEQUATE RESEARCH
- CEC - SCIENTIFIC THEORY MUST BE GENERALLY ACCEPTED AS VALID AND RELIABLE IN SCIENTIFIC FIELD. (DOESN’T APPLY TO MEDICAL TESTIMONY)
3
Wills - Slayer Statute Exceptions
A KILLER MAY STILL TAKE WHERE HE TAKES WITHOUT SIN
- perfect SELF-DEFENSE
- INSANITY
- NEGLIGENT homicide
DON’T FORGET, THE BEST ANSWER ALLOWING A DEFENDANT TO PREVAIL ON A DEFAMATION ACTION IS THAT THE STATEMENT MADE BY DEFENDANT
WAS TRUE.
1
IF BOTH SERVIENT AND DOMINANT PARCEL HOLDER USE AN EASEMENT, THE REPAIR COSTS ARE
- APPORTIONED
1
SPRINGING EXECUTORY CUTS SHORT THE
- GRANTOR’S INTEREST
1
AN EASEMENT BY RESERVATION IS VOID WHERE IT RESERVES THE USE
- FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANOTHER
WHERE A STATE PASSES USURY STATUTE, IT IS USING ITS
POLICE POWER
4
DETERMINING IF A STATE LAW CASE IS REMOVABLE TO THE FEDERAL SYSTEM
- CASE RAISES A FEDERAL ISSUE
- ISSUE IS ACTUALLY DISPUTED
- ISSUE IS SUBSTANTIAL TO THE FEDERAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
- EXERCISING FEDERAL JURSIDICTION DOES NOT DISTURB CONGRESSIONALLY APPROVED BALANCY OF FEDERAL AND STATE JUDICIAL SYSTEMS.
3
MERGER APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
- REQUIRES SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL
- SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL NOT NEEDED WHERE CHANGE NOT SIGNFICANT
- SHORT FORM MERGER OK WHERE 90 PERCENT OWNED OR MORE SUBSIDIARY MERGES INTO ANOTHER
1
ORAL CONDITIONS GIVEN AT DELIVERY OF DEED WON’T COUNT IF
- THEY AREN’T IN DEED.
1
BFP’S FOR VALUE INCLUDE
- MORTGAGEES FOR VALUE
1
AFTER A 12B MOTION, AN ANSWER MUST BE FILED IN
14 DAYS
2
FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PARTNERSHP ASSETS, THESE PARTIES GET FIRST DIBS ON PARTNERSHIP ASSETS AT DISSOLUTIONS
- THIRD PARTY CREDITORS
- INSIDE PARTNERS WHO LOANED PARTNERSHIP MONEY
2
WATCH OUT RAP QUESTIONS THAT INVOLVE A WOMAN AND HER CHILDREN, BECAUSE THE ASSUMPTION IS A WOMAN CAN HAVE CHILDREN
- UNTIL SHE DIES
WARRANTLESS ARRESTS (WHERE THE SUSPECT IS ARRESTED IN PUBLIC) ARE PERMISSIBLE FOR THIS TYPE OF CRIME, EVEN IF THE CRIME DOES NOT OCCUR IN THE OFFICER’S PRESENCE
FELONY CRIME
3
INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH PROSPECTIVE BUSINESS ADVANTAGE

- INDUCING THIRD PARTY
- OR PREVENTING PLAINTIFF
- FROM DRINKING PBR
2
SPECIAL APPEARANCE MADE BE MADE TO:
- FILE A PRE-ANSWER MOTION WITH THE COURT
- WITHOUT HAVING TO FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING AND MAKE A GENERAL APPEARANCE.
4
TERMINATION OF AGENCY RELATIONSHIP - AN AGENCY RELATIONSHIP IS TERMINABLE
- AT WILL
- BY EITHER PARTY
- UNLESS AGENCY IS COUPLED WITH INTEREST IN SUBJECT MATTER
- OR AGENCY POWER IS GIVEN FOR SECURITY.
3
A FAILURE TO ACT CAN CONSTITUTE AN ACTUS REUS WHERE
- D HAD A LEGAL DUTY TO ACT
- D HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS GIVING RISE TO THE DUTY
- IT WAS REASONABLY POSSIBLE FOR D TO PERFORM THE DUTY
2
RAPE SHIELD LAWS - CEC - CHARACTER EVIDENCE - CIVIL CASE
- PLAINTIFF PUTS AT ISSUE
- INVOLVES SEXUAL CONDUCT WITH DEFENDANT
2
LEAST RESTRICTIVE MEANS RULE - UNDER THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE MEANS RULE, A GOVERNMENT LAW MUST
- BE FRAMED TO IMPINGE ON TEH LEAST AMOUNT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES POSSIBLE
- WHILE ACHIEVING ITS OBJECTIVE.
Evidence - Self-Authenticating Documents
OIL CANS are self-authenticating
OFFICIAL publications issued by public authority
INSTRUMENTS - negotiable and commercial paper
LABEL, tag or trademark affixed on item in regular course of business
CERTIFIED public documents (by clerk of agency or court that had custody)
ACKNOWLEDGED documents signed before notary, swore to truth, content and execution (except wills)
NEWSPAPERS and periodicals with reasonably wide circulation
SEALED documents (government certified)
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FEDERAL - SPECIAL PLEADING IS REQUIRED FOR ISSUES INVOLVING
FeCeS JOT
- FRAUD
- CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
- OFFICIAL DOCUMENT OR ACT
- JUDGMENT
- TIME AND PLACE
- SPECIAL DAMAGES
2
PRIVATE NUISANCE CLAIMS REQUIRES
- SUBSTANTIAL = OFFENSIVE TO THE AVERAGE PERSON
- UNREASONABLE = PLAINTIFF’S INJURY OUTWEIGHS THE UTILITY OF DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT
1
PARTIAL VIOLATIONS ARE
- LESS SERIOUS DISCOVERY VIOLATIONS
3
REQUIREMENTS TO AMEND A FEDERAL COMPLAINT TO ADD A DEFENDANT
- WITHIN 90 DAYS OF COMPLAINT
- DEFENDANT KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWNT THAT HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN NAMED IN ORIGINAL COMPLAINT
- SAME TRANSACTION OR OCCURRENCE
4
FOUR MEANS OF CREATING PERIODIC TENANCY
- EXPRESS AGREEMENT
- IMPLICATION (RENT IS PAID AT SET INTERVALS)
- INVALID LEASE BUT LANDLORD ACCEPTS PAYMENT*
- HOLDOVER TENANT BUT LANDLORD ACCEPTS PAYMENT*
PERIOD OF TENANCY IS FOR AMOUNT OF TIME PAYMENT COVERS
1
DEADLINE FOR AN APPLICATION TO CERTIFY AN INTERLOCUTORY ORDER FOR APPEAL IS
- 10 DAYS.
2
MORTAGEE CAN TAKE POSSESSION OF LAND WHERE MORTGAGOR
- CONSENTS
- ABANDONS
3
SHORT FORM MERGER MAY OCCUR WHERE
- PARENT COMPANY IS MERGING WITH A SUBSIDIARY
- ALREADY OWNS LARGE STAKE IN SUBSIDIARY
- NO SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED
Evidence - Ways to Impeach - 2 I’s 4 Ceeing
I:Interest or bias
I:Inconsistent statement and conduct
C=Contradiction by other witness or evidence
C=Conviction of a crime
C=Character for truthfulness
C=Capacity to observe, recal, relate
2
DIFFERENT BURDENS REQUIRED FOR INTRASTATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES VS. INTRASTATE NON-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
- ECONOMIC = RATIONAL BASIS TO CONCLUDE ACTIVITY IN AGGREGATE WILL SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTS INTERSTATE COMMERCE
- NON-ECONOMIC = DIRECT, SUBSTANTIAL EFFECT ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE (TOUGHER BURDEN TO MEET)
1
EXCEPT TO THE NON-APPEALABILITLY OF REMAND ORDERS
- DISCRETIONARY EXERCISE OF SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION
2
FRCP - DIFFERENT PARTIES ALLOWED FOR RES JUDICATA ONLY WHERE
- SUCCESSORS-IN-INTEREST
- VICARIOUS LIAIBLITY
2
WHERE THE CONTRACT TERMS DIVIDE PAYMENT BETWEEN GOODS AND SERVICES
- APPLY UCC TO SALE OF GOODS
- APPLY COMMON LAW TO SERVICE PORTION
5
FEDERAL PREEMPTION OF CP LAW - THESE THINGS ARE SP
- ARMED FORCES LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS
- US SAVINGS BONDS (UNLESS FRAUD)
- SOCIAL SECURITY
- RR RETIREMENT (UNLESS SUPPLEMENTAL)
- VA DISABILITY
1
NEGATIVE EASEMENTS MAY ONLY BE CREATED THROUGH
- EXPRESS GRANT
2
PROMOTERS REMAIN PERSONALLY LIABLE ON A PRE-INC CONTRACT UNTIL THIS IS SIGNED
NOVATION
8
GROUNDS FOR RESCISSION
MILF CUM
- MISTAKE
- ILLEGALITY
- LACK OF CAPACITY
- FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION
- COERCION (DURESS)
- UNDUE INFLUENCE
- MISREPRESENTATION
3
COLLATERAL ORDER DOCTRINE - THREE FACTORS REQUIRED TO SATISFY THE COLLATERAL ORDER DOCTRINE AND MAKE AN INTERLOCUTORY ORDER APPEALABLE

- CONCLUSIVELY DETERMINES DISPUTED QUESTION
- RESOLVES IMPORTANT ISSUE SEPARATE FROM THE MERITS OF THE ACTION
- EFFECTIELY REVIEWABLE UPON APPEAL FROM FINAL JUDGMENT.
3
CALIFORNIA - STATEMENT OF DAMAGES MUST BE SERVED WHEN

- DEFENDANT DEMANDS
- WITHIN 15 DAYS
- OR BEFORE TAKING DEFAULT JUDGMENT
2
WHERE GENERAL JX IS FOUND, DEFENDANT MAY BE SUED FOR
ANY CLAIM ARISING IN OR OUTSIDE THE FORUM
(THIS IS FOR PERSONAL JURSIDICTION, WATCH OUT FOR VENUE ISSUES)
3
A CONTRACT MAY PREVENT REVOCATION OF A WILL, OR PORTIONS OF THE WILL WHERE THE WILL
- SUFFICIENTLY IDENTIFIES THE CONTRACT AND IT EXISTS
- MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT ARE IN THE WILL
- CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE OF AGREEMENT ENFORCEABLE AT EQUITY
4
CATEGORIES OF ACTS THAT MAY BE PREVENTED THROUGH EASEMENT
- LIGHT
- AIR
- SUPPORT
- STREAM OF WATER
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AWAY TO MAKE THE MARIJUANA ADMISSIBLE AND THE OFFICER FOUND IT UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT
USE THE AUTOMOBILE EXCEPTION.
2
UPON DEATH OF NON-ACQUIRING SPOUSE, HEIRS HAVE NO CLAIM OVER
- SS QCP
- BECAUSE SEPARATION DIDN’T TERMINATE THE ECONOMIC COMMUITY
2
IN A NON-PUBLIC FORUM, GOVERNMENT REGULATE THIS ASPECT OF SPEECH CONTENT
- THE SUBJECT
- (BUT NOT THE VIEWPOINT)
2
EQUITABLE LIEN
Equitable Lien: An equitable lien is a equitable remedy used where plaintiff’s unjustly taken funds have been commingled with defendant’s property. By granting plaintiff a security interest, plaintiff may secure repayment, but equitable lien will be cut off by transfer of the property to a bona fide purchaser for value who takes without notice of the lien.
2
WHERE A SELLER SELLS PROPERTY TO BUYER
BUYER FAILS TO RECORD
MORTGAGES PROPERTY TO LENDER WHO RECORDS
AND THEN SELLER MORTGAGES PROPERTY TO BANK, WHO RECORDS
BANK PREVAILS BECAUSE
- BANK DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LENDER’S MORTGAGE BECAUSE
- LENDER’S MORTGAGE WAS OUTSIDE THE CHAIN OF TITLE
2
WHERE THERE IS NO ELECTION CLAUSE IN A WILL AND W RECEIVES 1/2 CP FROM THE WILL, W CAN ASSERT BOTH
- CP
- AND RIGHTS UNDER THE WILL
3
FRE V. CEC - DIFFERENCES IN ADMISSION OF JUDGMENT OF PRIOR CONVICTIONS
- FRE ALLOWS CIVIL AND CRIMINAL TO PROVE FACTS ESSENTIAL TO THE JUDGMENT BUT CEC ONLY ALLOWS CIVIL OR - CRIMINAL CASES WHERE CRIME INVOLVED MORAL TURPITUDE (PROP 8)
- FRE WON’T ALLOW ADMISSION OF NOLO CONTENDERE PLEAS BUT CEC WILL
- FRE ONLY ALLOWS USE SUBSTANTIVELY REGARDING THE ACCUSED, BUT IMPEACHMENT REGARDING EVERYONE. CEC MAKES NO LIMITS REGARDING USE.
CORN
PIE
3
WHERE GIFTS ARE MADE IN CONTEMPLATION OF IMMINENT DEATH, THEY MUST BE MADE BY

- ACTUAL DELIVERY
- CONSTRUCTIVE DELIVERY (DONOR HAS DONE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE WITHIN HIS POWER AND NO FRAUD OR MISTAKE)
- SYMBOLIC DELIVERY
2
WHERE A CASE RESTS, ON INDEPENDENT, ADQUATE STATE GROUNDS, THE SUPREME COURT
- WILL NOT GRANT REVIEW
- UNLESS THE DECISION CANNOT STAND ON STATE GROUNDS ALONE
2
COMMON LAW RIPARIAN RIGHTS PRIORITY OF USE
- TO NATURAL PURPOSES (DOMESTIC USE, WATERING STOCK)
- OVER ARTIFICIAL PURPOSES (IRRIGATION, MINING)
Civil Procedure - reasons to grant Motion to Dismiss
In SIDEBAR, Plaintiff Finally admitted the claim should be dismissed.
- STATUTE of Frauds
- INFANCY or incompetency
- subject matter of claim DISCHARGED in bankruptcy proceeding
- ESTOPPEL (collateral estoppel or res judicata)
- claim BARRED by statute of limitations
- ARBITRATION and award
- RELEASE from claim by plaintiff
- PAYMENT by defendant
- FAILURE to state a claim upon which relief can be granted
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RULE 26 INITIAL DISCLOSURES OF FACT REQUIREMENTS
(TIPD)

- COPIES OR DESCRIPTIONS OF TANGIBLE EVIDENCE
- IDENTIFIES THOSE LIKELY TO HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT DISCOVERABLE FACTS
- DAMAGES COMPUTATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
- INSURANCE INFORMATION
5
LUCAS
- PRE 1984
- OR AFTER DEATH
- PROPERTY HELD JOINTLY PRESUMED CP
- UNLESS AGREEMENT TO CONTRARY
- NO REIMBURSEMENT OF SP USED FOR CP
2
NEGATIVE RECIPROCAL EASEMENT

- LANDOWNER DIVIDES HIS LAND
- SELLS PARCELS TO GRANTEES WITH RESTRICTIONS
- RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY TO OWNER’S REMAINING LAND TOO
2
UNDER THE UPIA, RISK OF LOSS PASSES TO BUYER ONCE
- TAKES POSSESSION OF PROPERTY
- OR LEGAL TITLE
2
FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR IMPEACHING THROUGH BIAS OR INTEREST
- WITNESS MUST BE QUESTION ON X-EXAM REGARDING FACTS THAT SHOW BIAS OR INTEREST SO
- WITNESS HAS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN OR DENY
WATCH OUT FOR A CONDITION AFTER DURATIONAL LANGUAGE IN A FEE,THAT SHIFTS THE INTEREST TO A THIRD PARTY
THE CONDITION WILL MAKE THE FEE
- SUBJECT TO AN EXECUTORY LIMITATION
- TRIGGERING THE RAP.
1
WORKING AS A NOTARY PUBLIC IS
- NOT INTEGRAL TO SELF GOVT. AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS