The principle of law that once a final decision is obtained in a civil action, further lawsuits between the parties involving the same question of law may not take place is known as :
A. In rem jurisdiction
B. Res ipsa loquitur
C. Habeas corpus
D. Res judicata
E. All of the above
D
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John, realizing that he is slowly dying of a painful cancer, asks Carl to kill him. Carl is hesitant, but John executes a document that states in one part, “I hereby consent to the ending of my life by Carl who is acting under my express desires. I hereby direct that Carl should suffer no legal detriment by his actions.” When John’s body is discovered, Carl is charged with murder. Carl produces the document. What will result?
a. The case against Carl should be dismissed because John consented to Carl’s mercy killing. b. The case against Carl is legally sufficient because John could not consent to his own murder. c. The case against Carl should be dismissed because it lacks the required element of malice. d. The case against Carl is legally sufficient because John was obviously legally incompetent.
An involuntary taking of ownership of another's land without a deed:
A. Adverse possession B. Commerce power C. Eminent domain D. Foreclosure
An alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral third person helps the parties clarify their issues, consider alternatives, and reach a settlement is
A) arbitration. B) mediation. C) direct negotiation. D) pretrial conferencing.
There are ________ exceptions to the Automatic Stay under 11 U.S.C. §362(b) that allow certain actions to commence or continue after the debtor has filed for bankruptcy protection
A) 23 B) 34 C) 41 D) 28 E) none of the above