Legal Issues in Sport SPM 4723 Exam 1 Review 2023 with complete solution
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What are the four sources of law?
Constitutional Law, Common Law (Stare Decisis), Statutory Law, Administrative Law
Common Law (Stare Decisis)
A legal principle that requires courts to respect prior decisions, generally ...
Legal Issues in Sport SPM 4723 Exam 1 Review 2023 with
complete solution
What are the four sources of law?
Constitutional Law, Common Law (Stare Decisis), Statutory Law, Administrative Law
Common Law (Stare Decisis)
A legal principle that requires courts to respect prior decisions, generally stand by them,
and not disturb the law unless necessary
Constitutional Law
The law relevant to the Constitution of the United States and to state constitutions
Statutory Law
Laws (legislation or codes) created by legislators at the state and federal levels
Administrative Law
The body of law created by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations,
orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties and responsibilities.
Doctrine of Supremacy
A doctrine based on the supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution stating that the U.S.
and state constitutions and federal legislation are superior to common law and state
legislation
Administrative Agencies
Governmental agencies that have the authority to create laws, rules, and regulations to
carry out the responsibilities of government
Rules and Regulations
Policies or principles that are publicly agreed on and that govern an activity or
organization
Criminal Law
The body of law that identifies what behavior is criminal and stipulates penalties for
violations. Standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt." Government vs Private
Party
Civil Law
A category of law in which monetary damages are often claimed because of an act or
failure to act by another that results in harm to persons or property. Plaintiff vs
Defendant
Complaint
A formal accusation of wrongdoing brought by a plaintiff against a defendant in a legal
case
Summons
Official notification to a defendant that she must respond to a complaint
Answer
The response of a defendant to a complaint (accusation of wrongdoing)
Motion to Dismiss
Used when a complaint is legally insufficient to justify an answer
Motion for Summary Judgement
Granted when there is no genuine dispute about material facts of the case and moving
party is entitled to judgement as a matter of law
, Pleadings
Formal statements in legal documents prepared by attorneys that provide details about
a case and may include an answer, a complaint, or both
Discovery
The part of the legal process that involves gathering information verified by oath in
preparation for trial
Interragatories
A type of discovery in which written information is gathered in preparation for trial
Deposition
A type of discovery in which a witness provides verbal information in preparation for trial
Expert Witness
A person who, through skill, training, background, education, or experience, renders
opinions on matters relevant to legal cases
Affirm
The appellate court can agree with the lower court's decision
Reverse and Remand
The appellate court can disagree with the lower court's decision, send the case back to
the lower court with instructions for a new trial, or modify the lower court's judgment
Trial Court (District Court)
The lowest level or entry court
Appellate Court
An appeal is a formal request to a higher court to review the lower court's decision.
These review courts are known as appellate courts
Judge-Made Law
Legal decisions made in a court of law by a judge
Case Law
Published legal decisions decided in a court of law by a judge or jury
Moot Case
A case in which actual controversy no longer exists and deciding the case would be
pointless or of no practical significance
U.S. Federal Court System
A three-level model consisting of (1) trial courts known as district courts, (2)
intermediate courts of appeal, and (3) the U.S. Supreme Court
Diversity Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of a federal court to hear a case brought by people and organizations
from different states
How much money must a case be for the case to go to federal court?
$75,000
Primary Sources
Sources of law derived from original sources such as published court decisions or
statutes
Secondary Sources
Sources of law derived from sources secondary to an original source such as articles
that interpret or analyze case law decisions or statutes
What must be filed in order for the US Supreme Court to hear a case?
Writ of Certiorari
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