Exam 1: The Legal Environment

Bob's Burgers n' Shakes Restaurant brings a suit in a court of law. At one time, a court of law could grant as a remedy only

James and Kay enter into a contract for the sale of a bicycle, but Kay later refuses to deliver the goods. James asks a court to order Kay to perform as promised. Ordering a party to perform what was promised is

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

In Benny v. City Car Dealership, a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a con-tract for the sale of a car. Now a trial court in the same state is decid-ing Dora v. Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc., a case with similar facts. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the trial court is likely to

In the case of Retail Sales Corp. v. Trucking Delivery Co., the court may rule contrary to a precedent if the court decides that the precedent

Uniform laws apply in all states, including those in which the laws have not been adopted.

Courts do not depart from precedents.

Criminal acts are prohibited only by federal government statutes.

Japan violates an international law. Other countries may

Oak Street Market has a cause of action, which is best defined as

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

Hector is a state court judge. Ilena appears in a case in Hector's court, claiming that Jacob breached a contract. Possible remedies include