LEGL 2700 Roessing Exam 2 | Latest
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What is judicial review?
Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or governmental action is
constitutional.
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where an independent ...
✔✔ Judicial review is the power of courts to assess whether a law or governmental action is
constitutional.
What is arbitration?
✔✔ Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where an independent third party makes a
binding decision outside of court.
What does stare decisis mean?
✔✔ Stare decisis is the legal principle of determining cases based on precedents established in
previous rulings.
What is the purpose of discovery in a legal case?
✔✔ Discovery is the pre-trial process where parties exchange information and gather evidence to
prepare for trial.
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,What is a tort?
✔✔ A tort is a civil wrong that causes harm or loss, leading to legal liability.
What is specific performance as a legal remedy?
✔✔ Specific performance is a court order requiring a party to fulfill their obligations under a
contract, rather than paying damages.
What is consideration in contract law?
✔✔ Consideration refers to the exchange of something of value between parties, which is
required for a contract to be legally binding.
What is the concept of strict liability?
✔✔ Strict liability holds a party legally responsible for damages or harm caused by their actions,
regardless of fault or intent.
What is vicarious liability?
✔✔ Vicarious liability occurs when one party is held liable for the actions of another, such as an
employer being liable for an employee's conduct.
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, What is forum selection clause in contracts?
✔✔ A forum selection clause specifies the location or jurisdiction where any disputes related to
the contract must be litigated.
What is the parol evidence rule?
✔✔ The parol evidence rule prohibits the introduction of oral or written statements made prior to
or at the time of a written contract that contradict the terms of the written agreement.
What is misrepresentation in contract law?
✔✔ Misrepresentation occurs when one party makes a false statement that induces another party
to enter into a contract.
What is the difference between void and voidable contracts?
✔✔ A void contract is unenforceable from the beginning, while a voidable contract is valid but
can be legally voided by one party.
What does res ipsa loquitur mean in tort law?
✔✔ Res ipsa loquitur is a doctrine that allows the presumption of negligence when the cause of
an injury is within the defendant's control and would not occur without negligence.
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