BLS Final Connect Questions

An agency relationship: A) can be created only for a lawful purpose. B) cannot be formed by implied authority. C) cannot be created by ratification. D) can be formed only by contract.

A

In a contract made by a minor, the: A) minor has the right to disaffirm the contract before or within a reasonable time of reaching the age of majority B) minor can choose to disaffirm only a portion of the contract C) other party will have no recourse against the minor in any state if the consideration has been damaged or destroyed D) adult parties to the contract can disaffirm the contract

A

What is the outcome if a defendant successfully proves contributory negligence? A) The plaintiff will be denied any recovery of damages. B) The defendant has to pay for half the damages incurred by the plaintiff. C) The plaintiff and the defendant will be incarcerated for three months. D) The plaintiff will pay a sum to the defendant for filing a case.

A

When is a contract voidable? A) When the contract is entered into by a minor B) When the contract is entered into by a person adjudicated insane C) When the contract is entered into by a person adjudicated as a habitual drunkard D) When the contract is entered into by an intoxicated person who understands his or her contractual obligations

A

Which of the following is a characteristic of a personal property? A) It is movable. B) It is attached to a piece of land. C) It is initially movable but later gets fixed onto a piece of land. D) It behaves as realty.

A

Which of the following statements accurately brings out the difference between bilateral and unilateral contracts? A) Unilateral contracts call for actions, not promises, whereas bilateral contracts involve promises in exchange for promises B) Bilateral contracts are implied, whereas unilateral contracts are explicitly expressed C) Bilateral contracts come under the jurisdiction of common law, whereas unilateral contracts come under the UCC D) Unilateral contracts are made in writing, whereas bilateral contracts are made orally

A

Which of the following statements is true of independent contractors? A) Building contractors, doctors, stockbrokers, and lawyers are types of independent contractors. B) All independent contractors are agents. C) Independent contractors can enter into contracts on behalf of the principal even without the authorization from the principal. D) Employers are generally liable for the actions of independent contractors.

A

____ is best described as the intentional burning of another's dwelling

Arson

A tenant can transfer his or her interest in a leased property in two ways. They are subleases and: A) mortgages. B) assignments. C) liens. D) bailments.

B

Beck, the elder son of Ted, recently claimed that he was the owner of the house where he lived with his parents (Ted and his wife) and his younger sister Lily. However, Ted claimed that he was the true owner as the property was in his name and he had not given the property to his son. Beck, however, stated that he had been living in the place for the past 28 years and has also paid taxes out of his salary and other maintenance charges to take care of the property. The scenario best exemplifies a case of: A) bailment. B) adverse possession. C) condemnation. D) mortgage.

B

Caveat emptor means that: A) a buyer can return damaged goods directly to a seller. B) a seller has no obligation to tell a buyer about any problems. C) a buyer need not check a product before accepting the same. D) a seller is duty-bound to point out the defects in a product, if any, to a buyer before a sale.

B

Felipe, Adam, and Shirley are neighbors. Felipe overhears Adam's offer to sell an antique clock to Shirley for $3,000. Under these circumstances, _____. A) Shirley cannot make a counteroffer to Adam to buy the clock for $2,500 B) Felipe makes a new offer to Adam when he offers to buy the clock for $3,000 C) Felipe accepts the original offer made to Shirley when he accepts to buy the clock from Adam for $3,000 D) Adam cannot make a new offer to sell the clock for $3,500 to Felipe

B

Ian, a door-to-door salesman, filed a negligence case against Mark. While ringing the doorbell on Mark's front porch, he was bitten by a venomous snake that Mark kept as a pet. Ian had no previous warning of the snake being loose. In this scenario, Ian is most likely to have filed for damages under _____. A) intentional tort B) strict liability C) negligence per se D) last-clear-chance doctrine

B

In the landlord-tenant relationship, the owner of the property is known as the: A) lessee. B) lessor. C) bailee. D) bailor.

B

Jonathan was in his last stages of lung cancer. In contemplation of his death, he gave away his Mercedes to his best friend as a gift. The gift is an example of a(n) _____. A) inter vivos gift B) gift causa mortis C) fixture D) premium

B

Laura was riding her new motorbike in a residential area. She had to swerve suddenly to avoid hitting a small child who had run onto the street after a ball. As a result, Laura hit a tree and fractured three ribs and her right arm. The motorbike also sustained considerable damage. Laura sued the father of the child who was present at the scene of the accident for negligence, but in court the defense argued that Laura had exceeded the speed limit. Which defenses to negligence has been used here by the defendant? A) Negligence per se B) Contributory negligence C) Assumption of the risk D) Superseding cause

B

Three elements necessary for a valid gift are delivery, acceptance, and: A) tax benefits. B) donative intent. C) consideration. D) enforceability.

B

To win a negligence case after it has been established that the defendant owes a duty to the plaintiff, it must be proved that the: A) defendant intended to cause injury. B) defendant failed to live up to the standard of care. C) plaintiff suffered damages above $5 million. D) plaintiff could not avoid the situation.

B

Which of the following conditions must be present for an offer to have a legal effect? A) Invitation to negotiate B) Definite and certain terms C) Neutral third parties D) Expression of interest in an exchange

B

Which of the following is considered an absolute defense for a person accused of defamation? A) Involuntary intoxication B) Truth C) Conditional privilege D) Slander

B

Which of the following, as suggested by the courts, is the most important duty an agent owes to the principal? A) Duty of performance B) Duty of loyalty C) Duty of notification D) Duty of obedience

B

A life estate: A) is granted only for a period of 30 years to an individual. B) typically passes to the heirs when the life holder dies. C) typically goes to another party, designated by the original grantor, on the occasion of the life holder's death. D) possesses the same interest as the owner of a fee simple absolute, but the future holder cannot claim any damages from the life holder.

C

If a party to a contract asks for an additional amount of money and agrees to do more work than the contract requires, the result is that the promise: A) Becomes an option contract B) to do the extra work is an illusory promise C) to do the extra work is valid consideration D) becomes a part of the party's preexisting duty

C

If an assault is followed by an intentional, unwanted, offensive bodily contact, it constitutes a(n) ______. A) libel B) arson C) battery D) larceny

C

In a liquidated debt, ________. A) the parties in a contract come to a settlement by entering into an accord and satisfaction B) the debtor and the creditor disagree about the amount of money owed C) once the debtor provides a different, agree, performance, the debt is satisfied and the creditor may not collect anything else D) if the debtor pays the money agreed to, the creditor cannot sue for the balance it believes is owed

C

In which of the following situations do the parties to a contract lack contractual capacity? A) When the parties to the contract are from different countries B) When the parties to the contract are from different states C) When one of the parties to the contract is intoxicated D) When one of the parties to the contract is physically impaired

C

Lily's landlord, Kiara, had changed the locks on her apartment and refused to give the new set of keys to Lily. This is an example of: A) mortgage. B) adverse possession. C) eviction. D) condemnation.

C

Marsha worked as a personal secretary to the manager of a firm. She was caught taking away stationary from the office for personal use. It was revealed during trial that she had been doing this ever since she joined work. This is a case of ________. A) Arson B) Aggravated Robbery C) Larceny D) Burglary

C

Maya pays $5,000 and purchases a car from her friend, Jane. Later, Maya realizes that the car is worth less than $3,000. Which of the following statements will be true if Maya plans to sue her friend? A) The court will hold Jane liable as she made an illusory promise B) Jane will be held guilty because her action is a breach of promissory estoppel C) Maya cannot sue Jane because the court seldom considers adequacy of consideration D) The court will hold the contract to be invalid as it involves falsification of data

C

Rudolf, a tenant, used the garden area of the landlord, Rhea, to park his car without her permission, which led to damage of the grass and other plants. Rudolf has committed: A) full eviction. B) partial eviction. C) waste. D) felony.

C

When an agent makes authorized expenditures in the course of working on behalf of the principal, and the principal refuses to pay the agent, the principal is violating his or her: A) duty of accounting. B) duty of performance. C) duty to reimburse. D) duty to compensate.

C

Which of the following elements of a contract refers to the mental ability of a person to understand his or her rights and obligations under a contract and comply with the terms? A) Fair consideration B) Recognizance C) Legal capacity D) Agreement

C

Which of the following happens if a defendant is not informed of his or her Miranda rights? A) The arrest warrant issued by the magistrate will cease to be legally enforceable B) The arresting officers can make no appeal after the verdict of the trial has been pronounced C) The information provided by the defendant at the time of arrest will not be admissible at trial D) The defendant will be given the liberty to consult an attorney before speaking to the police

C

Which of the following is true of agency law? A) It is standardized and is the same from state to state. B) It is included under the category of customary law. C) It is primarily state law. D) It is included under the category of federal law.

C

_____ are best described as torts that occur when the defendant takes an action that is inherently dangerous and cannot be undertaken safely, no matter what precautions the defendant takes. A) Negligent torts B) Intentional torts C) Strict-liability torts D) Mistake-of-fact torts

C

A(n) ____ is defined as a promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law in some way recognizes a duty

Contract

What falls under Article 2 of the UCC?

Contract for the sale of a good

Jason agrees to buy Sara's car for $10,000. However, Sara tells Jason that she will only sell the car to him if he pays $12,000. In this scenario, Sara makes a(n):

Counteroffer

A holder of a _____ estate has a possessory but not an ownership interest. A) fee simple absolute B) life C) conditional D) leasehold

D

A noted women's rights organization sued an apparel retail chain for installing hidden cameras in its fitting rooms. Which of the following privacy torts does this scenario best illustrate? A) Public disclosure of private facts B) Appropriation for commercial gains C) Intentional depiction of a person in false light D) Intrusion on an individual's seclusion

D

A property that the original owner has discarded is _____ property. A) secondary B) wrecked C) conditional D) abandoned

D

A(n) _____ is a temporary and revocable right to use another's property sans any transfer of property interests. A) easement B) premium C) lease D) license

D

To establish proximate cause in a negligence claim, it is necessary to prove that the: A) damages or losses suffered by a plaintiff were above $5 million. B) plaintiff would have suffered losses even if the defendant had fulfilled his or her duty of care. C) defendant's actions were intended to cause injury to the plaintiff. D) defendant could reasonably foresee the damages that the plaintiff suffered as a result of his or her action.

D

What does the covenant of quiet enjoyment mean? A) It means that the tenant cannot bring an action for possession against the landlord. B) It means that the tenant cannot invite guests to stay at the leasehold property. C) It means that the landlord has the right to sue the tenant if the tenant is found playing loud music at the leasehold estate. D) It means that the landlord promises not to interfere with the tenant's use and enjoyment of the property.

D

Which of the following is an example of tangible personal property? A) Land B) Fixtures C) Insurance policies D) Cars

D

Which of the following statements is true of an assault? A) An action will be deemed as an assault only when it occurs in a public place B) An assault occurs even when threatening words do not imply immediacy C) An action will be deemed as an assault only when it involves battery D) An assault occurs if apprehension exists, regardless of fear

D

What defense to a crime is established by the irresistible-impulse test?

Insanity

When there is no dispute over the amount of debt or existence of debt, it is referred to as a _____.

Liquidated debt

Lucas is planning to buy a house owned by Janet. He gives her an initial amount of $10,000 to hold the offer open for a 45-day period. Janet will deduct the $10,000 from the purchase price if Lucas purchases the property within those 45 days. If he does not, Janet can keep the $10,000 and offer the house to another party. Which of the following contracts does this scenario best illustrate?

Option contract

Kevin is offered a job by a reputed company in a different city. To take up the new job, Kevin quits his previous job and moves to the new city along with his family. When he shows up at work, he is told that there is no job. Kevin can sue the employer under the theory of ________.

Promissory Estoppel

A contract entered into by a person suffering from mental problems yet who still understands the nature of the contract and the obligations it imposes is considered ________.

Valid