Chapter 1, Law and Legal Reasoning

Question 1

What are the 4 Sources of Law (primary)

Answer 1

1. Constitutional Law
2. Statutory law
3. Administrative Law
4. Common law

Question 2

What type of remedy is money damages

Answer 2

Legal

Question 3

What type of remedy is injunction

Answer 3

Equitable

Question 4

What type of remedy is specific performance

Answer 4

Equitable

Question 5

What type of remedy is rescission and restitution

Answer 5

Equitable

Question 6

What does “Stare Decisis” mean

Answer 6

Let the decision stand

- Precedent

Question 7

What are the 4 schools of Jurisprudence though

Answer 7

Natural Law - There is a law above the law, applies to all people

Question 8

What is statutory law

Answer 8

The body of law enacted by legislative bodies (as opposed to constitutional law, administrative law, or case law).

Question 9

What is an ordinance

Answer 9

A law passed by a local governing unit, such as a city or a county.

Question 10

What is personal jurisdiction

Answer 10

Deals with whether a court can deal a judgement against a non-resident

Question 11

What is the only type of discovery allowed from a non-party

Answer 11

Deposition

Question 12

What is a forum-selection clause

Answer 12

A provision in a contract designating the court, jurisdiction, or tribunal that will decide any disputes arising under the contract.