Mnemonics Flashcards
Justiciability
BAD to decide advisory opinion
or political questions
not Binding; no Actual Dispute
3 Types of Class Actions
Im going to put the PEDal to the metal when I want to f*** ∆, because I’m going to use a class action.
Prejudice
Equity
Damages
Executive Powers
Veto Executive TRUMP
- *Veto**
- *Exeuctive** Agreements
- *T**reaties - with 2/3 Senate approval; exit unilaterally
- *R**elations with Foreign Gov/Pick Diplomats - Senate can advise/withhold consent. House doesn’t.
- *U** pick Cabinet - Senate Maj
- *M**ilitary - CinChief
- *P**ardon Federal Offenses - blanket ok not if House/Senate impeached
Marriage Reqs
CLAN; marriage is the start of a clan
Ceremony
License
Ability
Not brother or bigamy
12b6
PAPER unless Fraud/Mistake - then heightened particularity
Pleading Allegations not Plausible that π Entitled 2 Relief
Prox Cause
NPC. Indirect Cause - Foresee.
SuperSede when CIA. Unless crimes 1) AntiP by ∆ 2) ∆ con -> crime ML.
Crimes
Intentional Torts
Acts of God
Original Jx
CAMPS
Consul
Ambassadors
Public Ministers
State is party
Materiality of Breach
ABCCD
Alot of harm
Bad faith
Cure possible
Compensation possible
Deprivation of benefit
Excluded Cases - even if DivJx
D CAP
Divorce
Child Custody
Alimony
Probate
Incitement
Its Likely and Intended I will go to LA
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Likely + Intended Imminent Lawless Action
Inspection of Books and Records by SH
Proper Purpose re SH rights. 5 days written notice.
UCC Exceptions to SOF
CAMO
PER Exceptions
A EM2C4 Ambiguous Terms Est Formation Defenses Merger (Part Integration) Modification Correct Clerical Error Consideration not paid Condition Precedent Custom - UCC
AoC can eliminate personal liability for directors unless?
IM not going to waive a DUI. Intentional Misconduct Distributions unlawful approval Usurp corp opp Improper Personal Benefit
DoC/BJR
P BD V if I Go Really Hard, B*** Presumption Business Decision Valid if informed GF RPP BIOCorp
Work Product
G in A of L
Abs: O C*** (you’re abs not touching my c***)
Qual: Written + SNUH
Conclusion, Impressions, Legal Theories
Sub Need + Undue Hardship
Takings Analysis
RIP, government Took Jlo’s Cabin for Public Use.
Gov must show Rough Proportionality of LGI to take her cabin.
Real or Intangible Property
gov taking - Physical or Regulatory
Just Compensation
Public Use
Derivative Suit
SAD for 90 days of writing derivatives. Standing Adequacy: rep interests of corp Demand - written. Wait 90 days b4 filing suit unless futile (ex: ∆s = present Ds)
Direct Suit Examples
PROD Preemptive Rights Oppression in Close Corp Distributions
Removal
2∆s Just Serve & Eat π Div 30

Factors for Formation Analysis
- ProfS: presume p’ship - unless WIRD 2. Right2Cntrl
Est Clause Tests
Don’t want gov Coercing LENT.
Coercion Test
Lemon = PP, PE, EE
- *E**ndorsement Test
- *N**eutrality
- *T**radition and History Test
Groups that get RBT
EE + A(fig)
g = PIG + JIPP
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Everyone Else
Alienage (Fed, Illegal, Government purpose of state)
g = Participation in Gov + Job w/ Important Public policy
Congressional Taxes Upheld if
RRR or ARA
Reasonable Relation to Revenue production or
Authority to Regulate Activity
Promoters and Liability of Corp for K prior to Incorp
Generally no unless E or I Adoption. E = OA + KMF I = AB. C/Acq by Pw/A + KMF Promoter = lib unless 1) Novation or 3) ASS that P not bound.
Groups that Get SS
Fund, NORA(s)
Fundamental Rights
National Original
Race
Alienage(state only)
Constructive Eviction
SING
Dido, “… for renting me the worst place ee of my life”
Sub Interference
Notice
Goodbye
Mootness
Pending case in court can lose its justiciability and become moot. Usually, a case or controversy must exist throughout all stages of federal judicial proceedings, and not just when the lawsuit is filed or when review is granted by an appellate court.
Exceptions: RAT
Restart easily
Action of class
Time-limited injury (pregnancy)
Indispensable Party Analysis
- *Should**, Can, If not, Proceed?
1. S - MO NO NO
2. C - PJ + SMJ
3. If not, should the show go on? Court better decided ASAP.
Another court can hear if let go
Shape relief to protect As interests (all or nothing?)
Adequate judgment w/o A
Prejudice to A or πs if ct decides
Standards of Review by Ct of Appeals
Law- DeNo
BTF - CE
Discretion - Discretion (Abuse of)
JTF - Affirm, unless unreasonable
No reversal req’d if harmless error.
Merchant Firm Offer
1M. SW w/ HOE 3max. If no Time, RT.
JTs - Termination
Unilaterally Give Away Signed Football MITTS
+ murder of co-JT
Between K and Closing - think about:
PEC
Promise Against False Fact
Equitable Conversion
Covenant of Marketability
NO - IWH. Caveat Emptor. Except - builder of NC - workmanlike construct
Actual Malice
KF or RD4T
need CCE
Slander Per Se
LUMP
Ways to Revoke K
Oh Man F U
Free Exercise Clause
Gov taking away FE.
1. GLNA?
If no, strike unless survive SS.
If yes, RBT.
2. Was religion?
Sin, not T
T breaches not in possession
SIR, you f****ing left?
Surrender
Ignore (min)
Re-let (maj)
Recapture of Chattel
PA + RF + no DF
Creation of Periodic Tenancy
“and this is how we create periodic tenancy, e i e i o…”
E I O
O = O in violation of SoF
Express, Implied, Operation of Law
O = Oral in violation of SoF
Ex Post Facto
Criminal law alternation in EPF
Extremely Prejudicial Fashion
Fighting Words
VILe behavior
Violence Immediately Likely
Neg Per Se
VoS
CoP
CoH
Violation of S = PC
Appraisal Rights for?
If PAM C dissents, she gets appraisal rights Preemptive, redemptive or other share of ownership rights affected Asset sale > 75% Merger or consolidation Cumulative Voting rights affected
Erie.- Substantive Law
CRATES
Choice of Law
Rem/Add
Tolling of SoL
Elements of claim
SoL
Just Compensation
FMV @ time of taking (benefit to gov irrelevant)
Promissory Estoppel
I wear PJs 1. IA by E 2. PC&D 3. JFR
Appellate Jx
Writ of Cert:
state - Final High school no IQ
fed - all cases
Appeal:
3PJ for IR
Final judgment from state ct
Highest state ct judgment
no IASG
no Question federal
3 Judge Panel for Injunctive Relief
5 ways to perfect
- AP: PMSI in CG
- P
- C (only way to perfect deposit acct & money)
- NoLoCoT
- UCC1
Fund Rights
CAMPERS
Contraception
Abortion
Marriage
Procreation
Education, right to decide how child educated
Relations w/ family
Sexual contact
11A and State Sovereign Immunity
You can’t sue STATE unless you bribe it with Sweet Warm π 3.14 but you can sue
STATE OFFICERS w/ ED or
LOCAL for anything.
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State Waives
π = State/Fed
3 = B = Bankruptcy
14A - Congress abrogates when passing law under 14A
- *E**njoin future conduct that violates Constitution or fed law
- *D**amage against officer personally
De Facto Corp
(De) Facto Corp
(1) Relevant incorporation statute - auto true in every state.
(2) Faith (good) attempt to comply w/ statute
(3) Corporate Privileges exercised
Serve Process on Corp?
Officer, MAGA
or SLM - 1) where fed ct sits or 2) where SoP
Officer, General Agent, Managing or Any other Agent Appointed.
Defenses to Defamation
Abs: ELH CB BS Qualified: PER; R = RAP Public Interest/Hearing Employer Ref Call Reputation, Action, Property
Raise which defenses or else waived
Since ∆ is not a VIP, he must bring these defenses or he waives
Venue
Improper P or SoP
PJ
Lease in Secured Credit Question - what does ct look @?
economic realities of the transaction.
Commitment to make payments for a term
lease is equal to or greater than remaining econ life of the goods
renew the lease for the remaining econ life
option to renew @ end for no additional consideration
option to become owner @ end for no new consideration
Unprotected Speech
OF CACTI, because cacti are prickly, so gov wont touch
Obscenity
Fighting Words
Commerical Speech - FMI
Actual Malice Defamation
Child Porn
True Threats
Incitement
Bs Revocation of Acceptance
Generally not going to, but now I going to revoke an offer to bang, because my v now rubbed raw 1. Value sub impair 2. No sub change by B in condition 3. RB that NonConform cured or D2D or bc Seller Assure 4. RT after discover or should have discovered - revoke
SH Voting
Who? RO on RD unless D or VP. or VA.
- Q
2a. Elect D: plurality
2b. Remove D: maj entitled
2c. Fund Corp Change: maj entitled
2d. Other: maj vote
1 OutS = 1 Vote (class irrelevant); no Vote for TreasureS
Self Help/Breach of Peace
PLV
Physical Violence Likely
Strict Products Liability
A PDF
Defenses: MA
(no) Alteration after left hands of ∆
Proper π (no privity req’d) + proper ∆ (commercial seller)
Defective when left hands of ∆
Foreseeable use or misuse
M = Misuse unreasonable
A = Assume risk - K + V
SoP on Foreigner
IT LAMA
Int Treat
Law of Foreign
Ask Foreign
Mail by clerk
Any other method not prohibited (If A - where Reasonably gives Notice)
How many peremptory challenges do you get?
3 per side.
Obscenity
PP SLAP
Possession @ home can’t be banned.
If not O, can be Zoned if ACC (protect kids, prevent crime)
Procedural Due Process
I GoLF
Intentional
Government taking
Of
Life, lib, prop w/o
Fair process
Interrogatories
25, 26, 30+3 Reasonably Party Contending Business Trial
- *25**: max, including subparts
- *26**: only after 26(f) conference
- *30** + 3: how long in days to respond (+3 for mail)
- *Reasonably** Avaliable to you, can’t say don’t know
- *Parties** only
- *Contention** interrogatories ok
- *Business** records - burden same to both - can give to other party
- *Trial** - can’t use own answer to interoggs
1 Person 1 Vote
PERIoD TPop. Except: SPEAL
Cong: Exact Math
State: < 16%ish. Dev RR to LGI
Popular Election Representatives of Individual Districts. Total Pop, not just voters
- Special Purpose Election, 2. At Large
Test in Traditional/Designated Public Forums
CB: SS
CN (TPM): CNN I ACC
CNN is so horrible, when i hear ‘CNN, I ACC’ (throw up).
Content Neutral Narrowly Tailored IGI Alternate Comm Channel
What is a taking?
Regulatory v Physical
Regulatory: FLAME(u) or ICE
Phys: RODE
I physically RODE my bike
FLAME: Fully Lose Ability Make Economic (u) OR
ICE: Impact on $$ use of land
- *C**har gov action
- *E**xpectation of Investment-Backed Interference
RODE: Regular Occupation unless Development (utility easement) or Emergency
New Trial Standard
WoE
Woeee, you want a New Trial?!
Weight of Evidence
Comm Clause
CIA
A: Econ - RBT that SIA
Non Econ - Congress FF of SubE on IC
Prenup Requirements
Don’t F***With Virigin Spouse
RJMOL Standard
no RJ could SERV
Party fully heard on issue during JT.
No Reasonable Jury could find Substantial Evidence in Record for Verdict.
Substituted Service
SAL, my live-in bulter can be served process for me
Suitable age
Abode (summer home fine)
Lives there
SuppJx Discretionary Factors
I’m going to SEND this back to state ct because I don’t want to exercise SuppJx
State law predominates
Exceptional cir
Novel/complex issue of state law
Dismissed all other w/ OG jx
License Revocable Unless
ICE
Interest Coupled, Estoppel
PER
LWTEW
When can a SH seek judicial dissolution of a corp?
the SH want to BOW out of the corp when:
BoD vacancy not filled @ consecutive SH mtgs
Oppressive Ds
Waste
Defenses to Equitable Servitudes
Now, im going to LUBE you up because youre not going to like it when i sue to enforce this ES.
Neighborhood sig change
Laches
Unclean Hands
Benefitted party said ok
Estoppel
Dissociation
A DWEEB
Common Development Scheme
CS + Notice
Defense: ∆ in conditions
Types of Collateral
FICE; Look @ use by ∆
Farm Equipment
Inventory
Consumer Goods
Equipment
Public Property Speech Zones
Talk Dirty Like Nicki
T - TI (time immemorial)
D - PT (Particular Time)
L - PP (Particular Purpose)
N - NO (No Speech)
Standing Requirements
IRC
I = CPH unless CEstS or OT
Concrete or Particularized Harm
Congressional Spending re Est Clause
Own Taxes
3rdP Standing
Can Stand For Others
C: BUR
S: AARC
F: SubO + notComm
O: BIRD
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Close Relationship - Both harmed, Unlikely/unable to sue, Rep adequate
Seller of Goods: Adversely Affects Rights of Customers
Free Speech Overbreadth unless 1. comm speech 2. SubO
Organization: Both harmed, Injury Related, Damages not individual
General Warranties
P - SRA
F - QWF
Subject to Mortgage
Subject to = S only liable
Modification in Ks
CL: PED unless EFU, to 3rdP, HD UCC: GF (HinF + ROCS)
Types of Interlocutory Appeals
I C 14 MICE
(think: my decision to buy house isn’t final if I C 14 MICE)
Injunction
Class action cert - 14 days
Multiple claims/parties
Interlocutory Appeals Act
Collateral Order Doctrine
Extraordinary Writ (mandamus or Prohibition) - get judge to do something (mandamus) or not do something (prohibition)
Written Security Agreement Reqs
IRA
Intent to give SI
Reasonable ID of collateral
Authentication by D
FNC
Diff Judicial System. no T, DoS
no transfer, dismiss or stay.
Vic Lib
SEMI for I - BAN
Scope of Employment
Employee
Minor Detour, not Frolic
Intentional Torts - only if Benefit, Authorized, Nature of relationship
How is process served on individual?
PS
SS
SoA
SLM
Mail - requesting waiver (copy of complaint + 2 copies of the waiver form)
Proxy Voting
11 REIndeer Went 2 SAW VET (as proxy for Santa’s elves). 11 months valid Revocable unless Expressly Stated or Interest Coupled Writing - no oral. 2+Ps - Last Win Verified Electronic Transmission Signed Appointment Writing (Form)
Speech Definition
SEW
Symbols
Expressive Conduct
Words
Courts Certification of Class Action
The judge is the DAD of a class action cert.
- *D**efine the class, issues, claims, defenses
- *A**ppoint class counsel.
- *Di**scretionary with court
Actual Authority
E or I. Based on A’s belief from Ps reps. I = C2ANE: Cust, Con, Acq, Nec, or Eme. Terminates: DIRT, ∆Cir Death, Incapacity, Reasonable Time
NIED
FR, ZoD, PD (unless FDR, CR, MC)
Impracticability
ImpRACTcAbility RA by no Ps Cir U Too much $$ + not AntiP by Ps
Duty of L to T
CLAPS
Common Area
Latent Defect - Warn
Assume repair
Public use
Short Term Lease
Mutual Mistake
Voiable if BAM no AssR Basic Assumption Material Effect no Assumption of Risk
Novation
- C2D AND 2. Release OG from Lib
PCV
API + FRP Show: ABCCDEF Alter Ego Bad faith use of corp form Commingling Create to perpetrate fraud Deception of Creditors Enter business undercapitalized Fail to Follow Formalities
Failure of Condition
CF, No2P. Thus, NB. But condition excused if 1. PP F2C or 2. Waiver
When Dissociation Wrongful
BEPA Term P: WEB
Land Sale K
see excel.
Consideration
Signed by P2BC
Description of Land
Writing
Notice Pleading Requirements
Shit, Say Demand
- SMJ
- SPSC
- D4R
unless Fraud/Mistake
Lawsuit by SH v Corp
SH file to show IF WOUld harm SHs or Corp. Illegal, Fraud, Wilfully Oppressive or Unfair
Types of Intangible Goods
ABCCDIIG
Accounts
(Business) Deposit Accounts
Chattel Paper
Commerical Tort Claims
Documents
Instruments
Investment Accounts
General Intangibles
MCM
BM. RTAOA. W Suff under SOF. BindS. If R2K + no obj in 10 days - BindM2.
10A
PNG2US or PBS are R2SoP
Includes general police power; no commandeering by fed gov
Powers Not Granted 2 US or Prohibited by States are Reserved for the States or the People.
Liquidated Damages
HAD Really Frosty Cold Drink Because Drinks are Liquid
Valid Deed
see excel (not approp)
Intend
Signed by G
Grantor/Grantee. Grant can fill in.
Description of Land.
Writing.
Anti Repudiation Remedies
This IS WUT I will do if you repudiate. Imm Sue Wait until perform due Urge Performance Treat as discharged
Default Judgment
Clerk enter if - no RIM + Certain Sum
Otherwise, need Judge. Notice by Judge unless no R. Notice = 7 days
no Reponse @ all
Incompetent
Minor
Certain Sum
Psychologist - Duty
FIBS
F2W
Identifiable Victim
Believe Real Risk
Serious Physical Violence
Private SOF
YUCC, NCL
Radio and TV vs Newspapers
Newspaper = SS Radio/TV = IS
Articles of Incorp Reqs
PAINS (PC) Purpose Agent + street address of registered office Incorporator Name of Corp + magic words (Corp, Company, incorp, LLC) Shares Authorized Optional: Preemptive Rights Cumulative voting
Attachment
Very Round Ass
Value given by SP
Rights in the collateral by D
(Security) Agreement (oral, pledge; written - SA)
Consequential Damages
FAK - M Only B under UCC
Property Violation - PDP
LCEB
Legit Claim or Entitlement to Benefit
EPC - Proving Discrim Classifications
- FD
- DAFNL
- DIDI
Facially Discrim
Discrim App of Facially Neutral Law
Disparate Impact + Discrim Intent
DoL
if gF + BIOCorp BoP on ∆. Dont be C*** Conflicted Interest Transaction Usurp Corp Opp No competition Trading insider info
True Threats
I or R Threat SBH
Consideration
BFE w/ LV
Defenses to Libability for DoL
Its not a FAD to want no liablity as a director Fair @ time entered into Approval by Disinterested Directors or SHs
Groups that Get IS
IG
illegit
gender
PTR
PTR = deliver PG @ PT. Unless 1. install K = SubPerform 3. S RB Acceptable based on past. If not PTR, AA, RA, AP
Types of Tenancies
YPWS
Years, Periodic, @ Will, Sufferance
Dismissal w/o Prejudice for Preclusion issues
Because coach w/o prejudice, Sally Plays Junior Volleyball
Specified in order
Party indispensable under R19
Jx improper
Venue improper
Implied Warranty of Habitability - Res only
MR3, this place sucks.
Move
Repair
Reduce (escrow for GF)
Remain
Con Law - State Action
TFP or SSI
Traditional Public Function or
State Significantly Involved
Corp Opp Types
For the LIFE of me, I can’t figure out why you won’t just present this opp to the BoD first Line of business Interest Found on co time/resources Expectancy
Compelling Government Interests
RED.
Remedy Past Discrim in place
Emergency/war
Diversity in higher ed
Class Action Reqs
Nasty City RAT
Can collaterally challenge AR, not T
Actions Requiring SH Amendment
A DAMN SALAD
AMEND AoC that changes quorum, max/super majority, preemptive or culumative voting rights and or corporate purpose
DISSOLUTION (voluntary)
ASSET sale, lease or exchange (>75% of assets)
MERGER or consolidation
NAME change
SURETY interests in debt not acquired for corporate purposes
change of AGENT for service of process
change of LOCATION of corporate office
ABOLISHING or limiting directors’ liability for negligence
DIRECTOR loans
Bill of Attainder
State and Fed. Bill, don’t give me LIP.
Legislative Individual Punishment w/o judicial trial.
Test Limited/NonPublic Forums
Reasonable unless VBP. Then use SS.
Adequate Assurances
Wine, Root Beer, SODA, Red Tea 1. Writing 2. RB no P 3. SODA P until receive AA 4. RT - response. < 30 days under UCC. Fact Q.
Standing General Rule
CS in OoL
Concrete Stake in Outcome of Litigation
Dismissal w/ Prejudice
VFJ on M. No relitigation.
SID. Because SID is a bad kid in Toy Story.
Settlement, Invol Dismiss
Expressive Conduct
Expressive Conduct is done on FaceBook or In Real Life
FB or IRL(2c)
Flag Burning
Intended + Reasonably Likely to convey
Conflicted Interest Transaction
KAM. Not conflicted about how I feel about KAM. D has Knowledge Approves Material Financial Benefit
Accord/Satisfaction
NAPA under C for AltP. CR. NO Discharge, SODA. Until S, lib under O and A.
Shopkeepers’ Privilege
R T, F, S
Fraud
FRAUD False Statement (mis)Representation Actually intended for π to rely Understandable Reliance by π Damages
Process Required - DPD
PSI vs. FAGE
Need FUD
Can waive if K + V
Procedural Safeguard & Interest versus
Fiscal Administrative Gov Efficiency
Fair process + Unbiased Decisionmaker
Equitable v Statutory Redemption
switch @ date of Foreclosure sale. FSP.
Duress
Ass induced by IT leave NRA. (snowden)
Service of Process must be done in how many days? Unless? What must court do if not?
90 days of filing the complaint, unless π shows good cause. Court must either 1) dismiss w/o prejudice or 2) order that service be made w/in specific time.
Indirect Taxes ok if:
GUST
I indirectly am blown over by GUSTs.
Geo Uniform in States There
Assumed Mortgage
assUME
U and ME both liable
Appraisal Process
Process: ONO, What Delicate Skates!
If Corp doesn’t like how you use them, must file suit to determine Fair Value!
- File Objection to transfer b4 or @ SH meeting where vote will take place
- Not vote for plan
- Send corp written demand for FV of shares
- Deposit shares w/ corp as directed
- If Corp doesn’t want to pay SH demand, corp must fil suit to have ct determine FV
SoF
SIKE SW by P2BC Identifies subject matter indication that K made EssT (CL = MT; UCC = Q)
Attractive Nuisance
YURTS
Congress’s 14 5 Power
in 1905, einstein Enabled science by New Expansion/Creation of Relativity. E = mc2 was Congruent/Proportional to his knowledge of History. Enabling Clause to enforce 14A. No expansion or creation of new rights. Only to remedy violations cts make explicit. Congruent and proportional.
PJ Analysis
Write: Power over Parties.
Fed ct can exercise to the same extent as the State courts where the fed dist ct is located.
The state statute must authorize PJ + must comport with the constitutional requirements of due process. When states Long Arm statute = full extent of Con, analysis mergers. Thus we ask: does ∆ have such min contacts w/ the forum so as not to offend the traditional notions of fair play and sub justice?
Relatedness? Gen v Specific Jx. Specific = arises from ∆s contacts w/ state. Must be connection between FS and underlying controversy.
Contact? PA + Foreseeability
Fairness? State, πs interest, ∆s interest. Burden on ∆.
Duty
SCRAP
If a tenant unjustifiably abandons property, the landlord can:
SIR.
Surrender - Ts liability determined based on whether L accepted Ts surrender. Surrender has to satisfy SoF. If not found, T remains liable (Rent - Fair Rental Value). If yes, no liability.
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Ignore
Relet
Public School Speech
Student: NO unless SubD or DU
School: Yes if RR to ATI. Include CirruS.
ATI = actual teaching interest
CIrruS = cirrcular activity of school
Possible Defects of Marketable Title
FAZE.
- Future interests w/o agreement
- Adverse Possession, unquieted
- Zoning ord violation
- Encumberances (servititudes, mortgages)
Will Formation
These Idiots Will Score, 2+ 18
- Testamentary Intent
- Written
- Signed by T (liberal definition)
- 2+ Ws of T’s signing (or T’s acknowledgement of previous signature or will)
- 18+
Incorporation by Reference
If I DIE, I want my referenced document incorporated in the will
- Describe writing sufficiently in will to permit its identification AND
- Intent by T to incorporate the writing
- Existence at time will was executed
Mental (Testamentary) Capacity
Contestant is trying to DIPP into Ts stuff by invalidating will
- Disposition: Disposition being made in will
- Instrument: Nature of the instrument that T is signing
- Property: Nature and extent of her property
- People: Persons who are natural objects of Ts bounty (family members)
Undue Influence
Final OPUS to take Ts shit.
- Opportunity to exert UI
- Participation by wrongdoer in drafting of the will
- Unnatural Result
- Susceptibility of T to UI (physical, mental, or financial)
Revival of Will
CL: earlier will automatically revived if subsequent revoked
Modern: PIE, because PIE revives your blood sugar. OR republication/reexecution.
UPC: partial revocation by subseqent instrument –> auto revival unless T did not intend revival.
Physical Act Revocation of W2
Intent to revive
Existence of W1 still
Proceeds - Definition
CIRCA
Collected/distributed on account of collateral
Insurance payable by loss of collateral
Claims arising from loss/nonconformity/defect/interference w/ collateral
Rights from the collateral
Acquired on sale, lease or other disposition of collateral
S’s delivery obligations in a Shipment K
CAN
(1) Common Carrier
(2) Arrangements for delivery
(3) Notification to Buyer
Pruduent Investor Rule
ABCDE
- Act as a reasonably prudent investor
- Balance return with Potential Risk
- Commingling not allowed
- Diversify investments
- Earn reasonable rate of return (keep trust productive)
Spendthrift Trust Execeptions
JANS2
Creditor cannot reach a B’s spendthrift trust interest except
- Judgment creditor who provided services for the protection of Bs interest in the trust
- Alimony or child support
- Necessities-provider (in some states only)
- State or fed gov claim (federal tax lien) OR
- Settlor = Beneficiary. (where S retains an interest - revocable trust)
No REP
POV B’GOSH
(1) Paint on car
(2) Open Fields
(3) Visible from public airspace
(4) Bank account records
(5) Garbage at curb
(6) Odor from property
(7) Sound of voice
(8) Handwriting
Double Jep Exceptions
You have to be SHARP to play jeopardy
(1) Separate trials for charges requested by ∆
(2) Hung jury
(3) Appeal successful by ∆- based on weight rather than sufficiency of evidence
(4) Requests by ∆ to end or necessity to end (not on merits) (ex: medical emergency in trial)
(5) Plea Bargain Breach
6A - Confrontation Clause
TUNE
(1) Testimonial evidence
GIT: gather info
NTOE: used to help police in ongoing emergency
(2) Unavailable
(3) No opportunity for cross
=
(4) Exclude evidence
No leading Qs on direct unless W is
HAIRY
(1) Hostile
(2) Adverse Party or Identified with AP
(3) Introductory
(4) Recall - unable to
(5) Young
Collateral Order Doctrine
COD = COD
- Collateral to the merits
- Other (trial) ct has conclusively determined
- Dat thing is pretty much unreviewable on appeal
What is the best defense to a strict lib tort claim?
Ass of Risk (Unreasonable or reasonable + K + Vol)
What factors will a court consider when determining if something is an abnormally dangerous activity?
High degree of risk
Risk of serious harm
Inability to eliminate risk, even with due care
Common usage and
Remoteness (appropriateness of location where activity conducted)
Under FRCP, can a judge poll jurors individually after a verdict is returned but before the jury is discharged, on its own?
If there is a lack of unanimity among all or # of jurors parties stipulated to needed for verdict, can the court grant a new trial on its own?
Yes. FRCP 48.
Yep. OR it can make the jury deliberate further.
P sues Bar for accident caused by its drunk patron.
W to testify that on night of accident, patron was really drunk.
Then to testify that he said on that night to his friend “he was so drunk, he couldn’t even stand up.”
Admissible as a PCS?
NO! No bolstering. W credibility must be attacked before he can bolster.
This would be admissible as a PSI.
Can a person consent to defamation? Is this an absolute defense?
Yep. and Yep.
You can ‘invite’ the defamation. For example, if professor denied tenure and asks org to represent him on the action to reinstate. The university could reasonably assume that professor allowed the publication of the statement because he was the one that initiated the action.
Does the court of appeals have unfettered discretion in deciding whether to hear an appeal granting or denying class action certification?
If the CoA agrees to hear, are the proceedings at the district ct stayed?
Yep.
Nope.
Does the Speech and Debate Clause immunity extend to legislative aids who engage in acts that would be immune if performed by the legislator?
Yes.
What does the Speech and Debate Clause protect legislators from?
Civil or criminal suits related to their legislative actions and from grand jury investigations related to those actions.
Commission created to 5-member Commission to:
- investigate automobile safety
- make recommendations to Congress for new laws
- make further rules est safety and performance standards
- prosecute violations of the act.
Congress appoints 2 of the members.
Car manufacturer wants to enjoin enforcement of the Commission’s rules. What should the court do?
allow the commission to continue investigating auto safety and making recs to Congress because Congress can appoint its own officers to carry out internal legislative tasks. Congress has broad investigatory power.
Note: the Commission can’t prosecute because Congress can’t appoint members of a body with administrative or enforcement powers.
Is Congress’s taxing power plenary?
Yep. RRR and ARA.
Reasonably related to revenue or Authority to regulate activity.
Spending - Strings Rule
Congress can put strings on $$ to RR, if there is a CLUE why
Reasonably Related,
Congress can Legislate
(no) Undue coercion
Expressly Stated
Expert W can state opinion when:
RREPOS
Relevant + Reliable
Expert Qualification
Probability reasonable re opinion
Opinion Supported by fact basis
6A - IAC Test (2 Prongs)
Strickland v Washington
BOS BFRP
- below objective standard of reasonableness
- but for, reasonable probability
(not CCE standard)
Misrepresentation Theory of Products Lib
same as fraud.
- *F**alsity known by ∆
(mis) Representation by ∆ - *A**cutally wanted π to rely
- *U**nderstandable reliance by π
- *D**amages
+ Prox Cause
Ways to Bring Constructive Eviction Claim
LL must fail to provide something he has a legal duty to provide.
Check: LISA
If duty, then SING
- *L**ease Itself
- *I**WH (R only)
- *S**tatute
- *As**sumption of Repair
Sub Interfere, Notice, Goodbye
Trusts - Duty of Loyalty of Trustee
T = DoL to act in BIOBs.
Duty of Care - Trustees
T has duty to prudently administer the trust. Almost all states have adopted a form of the UPIA (Uniform Prudent Investor Act). The UPIA states that a trustee must administer the trust as a RPP using reasonable care, skill and caution.
Duty of Care - Prudent Investor Rule - Trusts
ABCDE
Act as a Reasonably Prudent Investor
Balance Risk with Return
Commingling not allowed
Diversify investments
Earn a reasonable rate of return (keep trust productive)
*look @ portfolio as a whole
Remedies for Breach of Trust
Suspending or remove T
Decrease compensation
Compel T to perform duties
Damages
Ask court for any other appropriate relief
In a self-dealing trustee case, what remedies are avaliable?
Bs can rescind and ask for the purchase price to be set aside, or recover any profits from T.
Cy Pres
A charitable trust might terminate if the charitable purpose becomes unlawful, impractical, impossible. However, cy pres might save the trust. Common law doctrine and part of the UTC. Elements: 3I NAG
- 3I: illegal, impossible, impractical
- No Alt Named
- General Charitable Intent
Spousal Immunity
SPOUsal IMMunity. Spoken Prior Or Until IMMediate end of marriage
Criminal only. T-Spouse holds.
Judicial Notice
C A&R D
CK of Jx
Civil: conclusive on jury
Crim: Pros met BoProd on issue