Common Law - Answer-a system of law based on precedent and customs/ already existing law in any state
Statuary Law - Answer-law passed by congress and by law making bodies of state or local governments; written law
In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 2008, Congress passed t...
LEB 320F Module 1-3 Exam Questions
and Answers
Common Law - Answer-a system of law based on precedent and customs/ already
existing law in any state
Statuary Law - Answer-law passed by congress and by law making bodies of state or
local governments; written law
In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 2008, Congress passed the
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Which of these is/are STATUTE?
A. The Sherman Antitrust Act
B. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above - Answer-C. Written laws passed by legislative bodies such as
Congress are statutes.
Federal Law - Answer-the law of the national government
State Law - Answer-the law of the states and their localities
Plaintiff - Answer-The accuser or one who begins a lawsuit
Damages - Answer-money ordered by a court to be paid for injuries or losses suffered
Defendant - Answer-an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of
law.
Criminal Law - Answer-statutes in which the government prohibits specific kind of
conduct which can lead to fines and/or imprisonment
preponderance of the evidence - Answer-The standard of proof in a civil case in which a
judge or jury must believe the plaintiff's story and evidence is stronger than the
defendant's version.
beyond a reasonable doubt - Answer-The level of proof required to convict a person of a
crime
Paul Plaintiff, sues Donna defendant in a tort case. He accuses her of running a stop
sign and hitting his car and seeks damages to compensate for his losses. Paul's case
will be a ______ lawsuit. In the case, Paul's burden of proof will be to prove his case
_______.
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