Legal Questions Quiz

On the day Ronnie is supposed to make the deliveries, he realizes that he cannot deliver the 10,000 Knife 1000s because the manufacturing facility has used some incorrect materials during the manufacturing process. Ronnie notifies Bonnie that he will not be able to deliver the knives. Williams-Sonoma sues Ronnie for the $50,000.00 they have already paid him and would like to have the contract rescinded. What areas of the law might come into play during this lawsuit?

• Contract Law

• Tort Law

• Criminal Law

• Property Law

There are a number of sources of American Law. Which source of law takes priority in the following situations?

• Constitutional Law

• Statutory Law

• Administrative Law

• Case Law

Where does our legal system come from?

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Medieval England

• The United States

What remedies can 2 Milly, Alfonso Ribiero, Backpack Kid, and Orange Shirt Kid ask for in a lawsuit?

• Monetary damages

• Injunction to stop the use of their dance moves

• Public apology

• All of the above

The trial court is required to follow the appellate court’s ruling.

• True

• False

If the case is then appealed, does the California Appellate court have to follow its previous ruling?

• Yes, it must follow its previous ruling.

• No, it can choose to rule differently.

• It depends on the circumstances of the case.

• Only if the previous ruling was unanimous.

Why do we have the doctrine of stare decisis?

• To ensure consistency and predictability in the law

• To allow judges to make decisions based on personal beliefs

• To enable frequent changes in legal principles

• To disregard previous court decisions

What are the benefits of such a doctrine?

• It provides a clear framework for decision-making.

• It limits flexibility in certain situations.

• It increases the complexity of legal processes.

• It has no significant impact.

Suppose In & Out Burger has a supplier contract with Lettuce Entertain You Farm Growers which requires Lettuce to supply all of In & Out Burger’s lettuce needs in California. In & Out is located in California. Lettuce is located in Washington. The contract was entered into in Washington when representatives for In & Out visited Lettuce Farms. Lettuce fails to deliver its’ lettuce on time and In & Out is forced to find another supplier for lettuce or go without lettuce in their burgers. In & Out sues Lettuce for breach of contract in CA. Should Lettuce be required to come to California to defend itself and why?

• Yes, because the contract is to be performed in California.

• No, because the contract was entered into in Washington.

• Yes, because In & Out Burger is located in California.

• No, because Lettuce is located in Washington.

Target has stores across the United States. Pam Rector visited a Target in Madison, Wisconsin. While at Target, she slipped and fell on the floor. She filed a lawsuit in a Wisconsin state court against Target. The company is incorporated in Delaware and has its offices in Minnesota. Should Target be required to show up in Madison, Wisconsin and defend itself?

• Yes, because the incident occurred in Wisconsin.

• No, because Target is incorporated in Delaware.

• No, because Target's offices are in Minnesota.

• Yes, because Target has stores across the United States.