LU 1 Business Law quiz 2

Match the following

• judgement

• legal document that tells the story of the lawsuit

• execution

• The decision of the court or jury

• answer

• response to a complaint

• discovery

• plaintiff and defendant exchange information

• summons

• implementation of the judgement

What is the definition of Hijacking?

• The act of offering something of value to influence official action.

• The stealing of a vehicle while it is parked but enroute to a destination.

• The act of breaking into and entering another person's property at night.

• The act of stealing merchandise from a store.

What is Robbery defined as in criminal law?

• The act of breaking into a property at night with the intent to commit a felony.

• The taking of property in the possession of another person against that person's will and under threat of bodily harm.

• The act of stealing merchandise from a store.

• The act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence official action.

What are the elements required to prove NEGLIGENCE TORTS as per the document?

• A) Duty of the tortfeasor, breach of that duty, breach was the actual and proximate cause of the injury, and there was an injury or damage.

• B) Intention by the defendant, causation, injury or damage, and breach of contract.

• C) Act by the defendant, intention to cause consequences, breach of duty, and a false claim.

• D) Breach of duty, false imprisonment, injury or damage, and causation.

What is the next step in the lawsuit process after the Complaint/Summons and Answer are filed?

• Judgment

• Execution

• Discovery

• Trial

What must a person show to recover for an Intentional Tort according to the document?

• A) An act by the defendant and a breach of duty.

• B) An act by the defendant and intention to cause the consequences of the act.

• C) A breach of duty and there was an injury or damage.

• D) Intention to cause the consequences of the act and there was an injury or damage.

What is the basis for a Chief Judge attaining their position?

• Election by the public

• Appointment by the President

• Seniority

• Selection by other judges

How many levels of courts is the Federal Court System divided into?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the term length for Federal Judges in the United States?

• 4 years

• 10 years

• Life

• Until retirement at age 65

Match the following

• false imprisonment

• wrongful touching

• assault

• improperly confining a person against the person's will

• battery

• invading someone's property

• trespassing

• putting a person in fear of a wrongdoing