LGS Example Questions

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Claudio owns one hundred acres of fertile bottomland. With respect to the land, Jana has an easement and Clinton has a profit. A right to possess the bottomland is owned by A) Claudio. B) Jana. C) Clinton. D) Claudio, Jana, and Clinton in fractional shares.

A) Claudio.

Blanca is an at-will employee of Commercial Data Company. In firing Blanca, Dart, a Commercial Data manager, publicly discloses, via social media, private facts about Blanca's personal life. She successfully sues the employer for wrongful discharge. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is a) an example of the doctrine. b) an exception based on contract theory. c) an exception based on public policy. d) an exception based on tort theory.

d) an exception based on tort theory.

Laura is the only female employee in the maintenance department of Motor Service Inc. Her supervisor teases and plays tricks on her so relentlessly that she feels compelled to quit. This is most likely A) a constructive discharge. B) employer retaliation. C) a voluntary quit. D) discrimination.

A) a constructive discharge

With respect to governing the workplace, statutory law A) has displaced common law doctrines to a large extent B) is superseded by common law principles C) is given effect only when it aligns with common law precedents D) applies to a dispute only in the absence of a common law rule

A) has displaced common law doctrines to a large extent

Miquel owns a beach house in Wyoming in fee simple. This ownership interest is A) potentially infinite in duration. B) subject to the withdrawal or recall of the previous owner. C) limited to the period of Miguel's life. D) limited to the period of the lives ofMiguel and his immediate heir.

A) potentially infinite in duration.

Emily, an employee of Farm Supplies Inc., files a suit against her employer, alleging sexual harassment by her supervisor Gowan. The employer may be liable if it had effective harassment policies and complaint procedures that were followed by A) none of the employees. B) Emily. C) Emily's co-workers. D) Gowan.

B) Emily.

Ivy is blind. Jerold has cancer. Kim has cerebral palsy. Considered to have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act is A) Ivy B) Ivy, Jerold, and Kim C) only Ivy and Kim D) Kim

B) Ivy, Jerold, and Kim

Bayside Inc. pays Coastal Marina to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Coastal gives Bayside a deed that conveys only whatever interest Coastal has in the strip. This deed is a A) fee absolute deed. B) quitclaim deed. C) deed of quiet enjoyment. D) warranty deed.

B) quitclaim deed.

Inez files an employment discrimination suit against Jiffy Delivery Service, Inc., under the Civil Rights Act, based on Jiffy's discharge of Inez. Possible relief includes A) imprisonment B) reinstatement C) fines D) an order to close the employer's business

B) reinstatement

Frank tells Giselle that she can camp on his beach and swim in his lake whenever she wants. With respect to the right to camp and swim, A) Giselle can pass title to the right to her heirs B) Giselle can exercise the right for the duration of her life C) Frank can withdraw or revoke the right D) Giselle can use Frank's property with impunity for perpetuity

C) Frank can withdraw or revoke the right

Spicy Salsa, Inc., complains to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about an ad broadcast by Tangy Taco Sauce Company, Spicy Salsa's competitor. The FTC investigates and concludes that the ad is deceptive. The FTC's next step is to A) conduct negotiations between the competitors B) permit Spicy to broadcast similarly deceptive counter advising C) draft a formal complaint D) issue a cease-and-desist order

C) draft a formal complaint

Direct Sales Corporation sells products to consumers over the phone, through the mail, and online. Under the Federal Trade Commission's Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, the firm may be liable for failing to A) notify consumers when orders are shipped B) provide a cooling-off period of three days before shipping C) ship orders within the time promised in its ads

C) ship orders within the time promised in its ads

The federal agency that oversees the practices of banks, mortgage lenders, and credit-card companies is A) The Consumer Product Safety Commission B) Regulations Z C) the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau D) the Federal Reserve Board

C) the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Hu signs an installment contract with Home Appliance Store to finance the purchase of new kitchen appliances. This transaction is subject to A) no federal law B) the Fair Credit Reporting Act C) the Truth-in-Lending Act D) the Telecommunications Act

C) the Truth-in-Lending Act

Bob owns twenty acres of land on the side of a mountain in Colorado. He files a suit against the Durango Flight School, claiming that its planes flying over his land violate his property rights. To succeed, his bestargument is A) the planes fly over more than twice aday. B) there are other routes the planes could take. C) the flights are low and frequent, interfering with enjoyment of his land. D) the planes are effectively taking privateproperty for private use.

C) the flights are low and frequent, interfering with enjoyment of his land.

Consumer Staples Inc. includes in its advertising obvious exaggerations, vague generalities, and puffery about its products. The firm may be subject to sanctions for A) obvious exaggerations B) vague generalities C) puffery D) noting because obvious exaggerations, vague generalities, and puffery are not subject to sanctions

D) noting because obvious exaggerations, vague generalities, and puffery are not subject to sanctions

Sara believes that she was rejected for a position at Tour & Travel Agency on the basis of her race. Sara files a suit against Tour & Travel under the Civil Rights Act. To establish a prima facie case of employment discrimination, Sara must show all of the following except thatA) she is a member of a protected class.B) she applied and was qualified for the job in question.C) she was rejected for a position by the employerD) other persons of her race hold similar positions with similar employers

D) other persons of her race hold similar positions with similar employers

T/F - To receive benefits under a state workers' compensation law, an employee injured on the job must promptly sue the employer.

False

T/F- An employer cannot classify jobs as male or female but can refuse to promote employees based on their gender

False

T/F- Federal law that allows employees to take time off work for family or medical leave supersedes state and local laws that provide more generous benefits

False

T/F- The condemnation power of the government to take land for a public use is known as the right of adverse possession. Frank tells Giselle that she can camp on his beach and swim in his lake whenever she wants. With respect to the right to camp and swim,A) Giselle can pass title to the right to her heirsB) Giselle can exercise the right for the duration of her lifeC) Frank can withdraw or revoke the rightD) Giselle can use Frank's property with impunity for perpetuity C) Frank can withdraw or revoke the right Bayside Inc. pays Coastal Marina to release its claim to a strip of waterfront property. Coastal gives Bayside a deed that conveys only whatever interest Coastal has in the strip. This deed is aA) fee absolute deed.B) quitclaim deed.C) deed of quiet enjoyment.D) warranty deed.

False

T/F- The most important factor in determining whether an item is a fixture is the perception of a disinterested third party.

False

T/F- The purpose of zoning is to prevent development altogether and to limit the government's ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

False

T/F- The quality and safety of food may be important to consumers, but food labels that provide standard nutrition facts are a seller's option, not a requirement

False

T/F- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits job discrimination on the basis of income

False

T/F-Manufacturers and suppliers entering into contracts with agencies of the federal government are exempt from federal wage-hour requirements.

False

T/F: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act prohibits employment discrimination against individuals up to 40 years of age.

False

T/F- A business that cannot provide scientific evidence to support its marketing claims may be held liable for deceptive advertising.

True

T/F- A fee simple absolute is an estate or interest in land with no limits in terms of disposition or duration.

True

T/F- A plaintiff who sues on the basis of disparate-treatment discrimination in hiring must make out a prima facie case of illegal discrimination, and will win in the absence of a legally acceptable employer defensed.

True

T/F- Because consumers may not read an entire web page, an online disclosure should be placed as close as possible to any claim being qualified.

True

T/F- Importers of food have to verify that the imported food meets U.S. safety standards.

True

T/F- Punitive damages may be recovered in a case of discrimination against a private employer if the employer acted with malice or reckless indifference

True

T/F- Real property consists of land and includes anything attached to it.

True

T/F- Regulation Z was issued by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors to implement the disclosure requirements of the Truth-in-Lending Act

True

T/F- To be eligible for unemployment compensation, a worker must be willing and able to work

True

T/F- When an employee receives tips on the job, federal law requires the employer to pay the employee the difference between the amount of the tips and the federal minimum wage.

True

Devon takes temporary family leave from her job at Equipment Rentals & Sales Company to care for a newborn baby. With respect to Devon's health-care coverage, during the leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, Equipment Rentals & Sales must a) continue it b) suspend it c) terminate it d) must add the baby to it

a) continue it

Luke takes temporary family leave from his job at Metal Works Corporation to arrange for child care and deal with financial and legal matters when Nancy, his spouse, a U.S. Marine on active duty, is deployed overseas. On Luke's return from the leave, Metal Works must a) store him to his same position or a corporate position b)reimburse him for his expenses while on leave c) promote him to the status of a key employee d) do nothing

a) store him to his same position or a corporate position

Lin is an employee at Manufacturing Plant Inc. Lin is called for jury duty and as a result cannot work her scheduled shift. The plant fires Lin, who subsequently successfully sues her employer for reinstatement. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is a) an example of the doctrine. b) an exception based on contract theory. c) an exception based on public policy. d) an exception based on a statute.

c) an exception based on public policy.


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