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BUL 3130 Exam 3 Review
Exam 3 Review
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Business
Undergraduate 3
03/21/2013

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PUNITIVE DAMAGES
Definition
AWARDED WHEN WRONGDOERS CONDUCT HAS BEEN WILLFUL AND MALICIOUS AND FRAUD WAS INVOLVED.
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GOODS
Definition
ALL THINGS WHICH ARE MOVABLE AT THE TIME OF IDENTIFICATION TO THE CONTRACT FOR SALE.
MOVABLE AND TANGIBLE
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GOODS EXCLUDED FROM CISG
Definition
AUCTION SALES
CONSUMER GOODS BOUGHT FOR PERSONAL USE
ELECTRICITY
SHIPS AND AIR CRAFTS
SECURITIES SUCH AS STOCKS
CONTRACTS PRIMARILY FOR SUPPLY OF LABOR
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FORCE MAJEURE
Definition
OPTION A CLAUSE THAT CAN BE USED WHEN CREATING A CONTRACT THAT DOES NOT RELATE TO INTERNATIONAL SALES ONLY
Term
SINE QUA NON
Definition
ONLY RELATES TO TORT LAW KNOWN AS THE "BUT FOR RULE"
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RES JUDICATA
Definition
LEGAL DOCTRINE RELATES TO ONLY CIVIL LAW AND BARS A SECOND PROSECUTION OF AN ACCUSED OF AN ALLEGED CRIME THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN TRIED TO A VERDICT
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CAVEAT EMPTOR
Definition
LEGAL DOCTRINE PROTECTS THE SELLER OF A PRODUCT AND PUTS THE LEGAL BURDEN ON THE BUYER TO BE AWARE OF WHAT THEY ARE PURCHASING
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QUANTUM MERIUT
Definition
PREVENT UNJUST ENRICHMENT AT THE EXPENSE OF ANOTHER AND DERIVED FROM COMMON LAW OF CONTRACTS
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QUITCLAIM DEEDS
Definition
ONLY CONVEY WHATEVER INTEREST THE GRANTOR HAS IN THE REALTY WHILE NEVER ASSERTING THE GRANTOR HAS ANY INTEREST IN THE REALTY. USED IN DIVORCE AND BANKRUPTCY
Term
PAROLE EVIDENCE RULE
Definition
PREVENTS ORAL TESTIMONY THAT WOULD CONTRADICT ANY TERMS OF A WRITTEN CONTRACT / INADMISSABLE IN COURT
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ELEMENTS REQUIRED TO EXIST IN A CONTRACT
Definition
INTENT
CAPACITY
LEGAL SUBJECT MATTER
ACCEPTANCE
CONSIDERATION
OFFER
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MIRROR IMAGE RULE
Definition
THE OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE ARE IDENTICAL AND CREATES A VALID LEGAL BINDING CONTRACT
Term
DOCTRINE OF TRANSFERRED INTENT
Definition
RESULT OF ACTION OR INACTION IS TRANSFERRED TO THE ACTUAL VICTIM
Term
CRIMES ARE TORTS
Definition
BUT NOT TORTS ARE CRIMES
Term
TORT LAW
Definition
THE LARGEST BODY OF CIVIL LAW AND HAS 3 PARTS: NEGLIGENCE, INTENTIONAL, AND STRICT LIABILITY
Term
WARRANTY DEED
Definition
BEST FORM OF DEED
TRANSFERS REALTY FROM SELLER TO BUYER AND SELLER WARRANTS HAS GOOD, LEGAL AND MARKETABLE TITLE AND WILL DEFEND THAT TITLE FOR THE BUYER AS AGAINST ANYONE, ANYWHERE AT ANY TIME WHO ASSERTS THEY HAVE TITLE TO THE PROPERTY
Term
FEE SIMPLE
FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE
Definition
MEANS THE SAME THING IN LAW
TOTAL AND COMPLETE OWNERSHIP OF REALTY. IT IS THE HIGHEST AND BEST FORM OF PROPERTY OWNERSHIP.
Term
LIFE ESTATES
Definition
A GIVES TO B A LIFE ESTATE IN CITY FOR AND DURING NATURAL LIFE. B IS THE LIFE TENANT WHO IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN AND NOT COMMIT WASTE ON OR OF THE PROPERTY. WHEN B DIES THE PROPERTY REVERTS BACK TO A
Term
LIFE ESTATE PUR AUTRIE VIE
Definition
A GIVES B AS MEASURED BY THE LIFE OF C. WHEN C DIES THE LIFE ESTATE ENDS
Term
EASEMENT
Definition
RIGHT TO ENTER LAND OWNED BY YOU FOR A SPECIFIC REASON.
EX: UTILITIES
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COVENANT
Definition
PROMISE THAT GENERALLY RUNS WITH THE STAY OF THE LAND.
Term
EMINENT DOMAIN
Definition
LAW PERMITS THE TAKING OF YOUR LAND WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT ALL OR SOME PART OF IT - PROVIDED -5TH AMENDMENT THE TAKING IS FOR USE OF THE LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE AND YOU ARE PAID JUST COMPENSATION FOR THAT WHICH IS TAKEN.
Term
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
Definition
AKA CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
CONTRACT YOU REQUIRE ANYONE YOU CONSULT ABOUT YOUR ORIGINAL CREATION TO SIGN AND WHICH PREVENTS DISCLOSURE OF THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN EXPERT ADVICE. IF BREACHED YOU HAVE A LAWSUIT.
Term
STATUTE OF FRAUDS
Definition
REQUIRE CONTRACT TO BE WRITTEN AND CAN BE FORMED ON LINE IN THE WORLD OF E-COMMERCE. REMEMBER TO COPY AND PRINT ALL ASPECTS OF THE NEGOTIATION SO YOU HAVE PROOF OF THE CONTRACT.
Term
UCC ARTICLE 3
Definition
ALL NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS MUST BE WRITTEN
Term
NUISANCE AND TRESPASS
Definition
COMMON LAW DOCTRINES
ARE LEGAL WAYS TO SUE FOR DAMAGES TO YOUR REALTY IF THERE ARE NO LEGAL REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ONE WHO IS DAMAGED BY CONDUCT OF ANOTHER
Term
CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY
Definition
FRESH START BUT NOT ANY MORE. GOT TO PAY SOMETHING. IF CURRENT ON CAR OR HOUSE YOU CAN KEEP. MAY LOSE SOME ASSETS. NOW CALLED MODIFIED FRESH START.
Term
CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY
Definition
BUSINESS WORLD / REORGANIZATION OF DEBT UP TO 60 MONTHS TO PAY
Term
CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY
Definition
HUMAN BEING / REORGANIZATION OF DEBT AS WELL AND UP TO 60 MONTHS TO PAY. INTEREST GET REDUCED TO A TOLERABLE RATE
Term
UNILATERNAL
Definition
CONSIDERED A ONE SIDED AGREEMENT, WHERE AN OFFER IS MADE THAT IS YET TO BE ACCEPTED BY A REPLY OR BY PERFORMANCE OF WHAT THE OFFER REQUIRES.
PROMISE SOMEONE GIVES IN EXCHANGE FOR ACTUAL PERFORMING
Term
BILATERAL
Definition
ONLY PROMISE FOR A PROMISE
WILL YOU CUT MY GRASS (ASKING) AND HE ANSWERS YES (MIRROR IMAGE RULE)
BOTH PARTIES ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE TERMS AND PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE IMMEDIATELY OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Term
COUNTER OFFER
Definition
DEAD UNLESS REVIVED THE OFFER
A SAY TO B I WILL SELL YOU MY CAR FOR 128000. B SAY I WILL PAY YOU 122000. WHICH IN LAW ENDED THE EXISTENCE OF THE OFFER WHICH A NEVER HAD TO RE-OFFER
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EXECUTORY
Definition
SOMETHING IN THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT IS INCOMPLETE
Term
EXECUTED
Definition
HAS BEEN FORMED AND COMPLETED OR ALL TERMS OF THE CONTRACT ARE AGREED TO AND PERFORMED SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE
IF IT IS MORE THAN A YEAR IT MUST BE SIGNED AND WRITTEN BECAUSE OF STATUTE OF FRAUDS
Term
IMPLIED WARRANTY
Definition
CAN'T MISUSE A PRODUCT AND FILE SUIT
Term
UCC
Definition
RELAXES THE PRINCIPLE OF STRICT CONTRACT LAW/COMMON LAW PRINCIPLE
Term
NEGLIGENCE
Definition
IN ORDER TO PROVE PRIMA FACIE CASE ONE MUST PROVE THERE WAS 1. DUTY 2. BREACH OF DUTY 3. THE BREACH WAS THE PROXIMATE CAUSE 4. OF THE DAMAGES. MUST BE ACTUAL DAMAGES OR NO TORT
Term
PRIMA FACIE
Definition
PROVING EACH ELEMENT OF THE SPECIFIC LEGAL MATER
Term
SLANDER
Definition
EXAMPLE OF PRIMA FACIE
1 IT MUST BE A FALSE STATEMENT
2 THAT WAS PUBLISHED MADE TO ANOTHER PERSON
Term
REASONABLE PERSON
Definition
WHOM WE COMPARE THE CONDUCT OF THE DEFENDANT AT THE TIME OF THE NEGLIGENT ACT
Term
DUTY OF CARE
Definition
WHAT IS OWED BY EVERY MEMBER OF SOCIETY TO OTHERS - PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AND ANIMALS
Term
INTENTIONAL TORT
Definition
THOSE ACTS THAT SOMEONE INTENDED TO OCCUR AND PROOF THEREOF IS MADE BY EXAMINING ALL FACTORS THAT EXISTED BEFORE, AT THE TIME AND AFTER THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE - THESE FACTORS HELP PROVE INTENT
Term
STRICT LIABILITY
Definition
RELATES TO PRODUCT LIABILITY AND PROVIDES (VICARIOUS LIABILITY) A REMEDY WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED BY ACTS OR OMISSIONS TO ACT, WITHOUT REGARD TO PROVING FAULT BY THE ONE COMMITTING THE ACT
Term
STRICT LIABILITY
Definition
RELATES TO PRODUCT LIABILITY AND PROVIDES (VICARIOUS LIABILITY) A REMEDY WHEN SOMEONE IS INJURED BY ACTS OR OMISSIONS TO ACT, WITHOUT REGARD TO PROVING FAULT BY THE ONE COMMITTING THE ACT
Term
COMMON LAW
Definition
PERMITS THE CREATOR OF THE ORIGINAL IDEA TO BE KNOWN AS THE OWNER
Term
COPYRIGHT
Definition
CERTIFICATE WILL BE THE BEST EVIDENCE PROVING YOU ARE THE CREATOR, THUS IT IS NOT ALWAYS ADVISABLE TO ONLY RELY ON THE COMMON LAW PROTECTION. ALWAYS GET A COPYRIGHT FROM THE GOVERNMENT
Term
TRADEMARK
Definition
COMMERCIAL SYMBOL "TARGET"
OBTAIN FROM GOVERNMENT TO GIVE YOU THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF PROTECTION
Term
TRADE NAME
Definition
NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS WHETHER INCORPORATED OR NOT
Term
DOUBLE JEOPARDY IS TO
AS RES JUDICATA IS TO
Definition
CRIMINAL LAW
CIVIL LAW
Term
PLEA BARGAINING IS TO
AS ADR IS TO
Definition
CRIMINAL LAW
CIVIL LAW
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