Exam 1: Law and Legal Reasoning

Larry enters into a contract with Motivational Education Services to host a panel discussion at a sales conference. When the conference is postponed indefinitely, Larry asks a court to cancel the contract and return the parties to the positions that they held before its formation. This request involves​

National Rights Council, a nonprofit organization, files a suit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), claiming that a certain federal statute the DOJ is empowered to enforce conflicts with the U.S. Constitution and with a state constitution. In each situation, which source of law has priority?

Administrative law is a source of American law that is consists of statutes.​

Remedies in equity include injunctions.​

A citation identifies the publication in which a legal authority can be found.​

Stare decisis is a doctrine obligating judges to help persons who have failed to protect their own rights.​

Whether a law is constitutional depends on its source.​

As a judge, Baxter applies common law rules. These rules develop from​

Kevin is a judge hearing the case of Local Dispatch Co. v. National Transport Corp. Applying the relevant rule of law to the facts of the case requires Kevin to find previously decided cases that, in relation to the case under consideration, are​

The stability and predictability of the law are essential to business activities.​

Zoom In, Inc. is engaged in the business of coding, with an emphasis on Internet marketing, business apps, and intra-corporate networks. In all of Zoom In's business activities, it is subject to United States laws and regulations. The basis for all law in the U.S. is​

Courts do not depart from precedents.​

The courts, in interpreting statutory law, may rely on the common law as a guide to what the legislators intended.​

Most state trial court decisions are not published.​

Dave and Ellen enter into a contract via e-mail. When a dispute arises over the performance of the deal, Dave files a suit against Ellen. The emerging body of law that governs transactions conducted via the Internet is referred to by the term​

The party against whom a lawsuit is brought is the plaintiff or petitioner.​

Café Espresso is a coffee shop subject to the laws of Illinois. In Illinois, the highest-ranking (superior) law is​

Administrative law consists of the rules, orders, and decisions of administrative agencies.​

Business decision makers are expected to make decisions that are ethically sound.​

Many different laws may affect a single business transaction.​