A decision by a jury that the individual accused of the crime is innocent or free from guilt is called:
a. An indictment
b. A conviction
c. An acquittal
d. An indictment and an acquittal
C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Now assume Bruce is a boxer (a breed of dog). Which of the following statements is true?
a. Nate is not liable for Jermaine's injury because every dog is entitled to one free bite. b. Nate is not liable for Jermaine's injury because a boxer is a domesticated animal. c. Nate is strictly liable for Jermaine's injury. d. Nate is strictly liable for Jermaine's injury only if he had reason to know of Bruce's propensity to bite.
In a majority opinion, the term for the basis of the decision is which of the following??
A. ?Dictum B. ?Holding C. ?Ejusdem generis D. ?E Pluribus Unum
A ____________________ is used to check for conflicts, to assign a case number, to easily track the type of fee agreement, and to track how the client was referred to the office.?
A. docket form? B. ?file opening form C. ?confidentiality form D. ?a and d E. ?none of the above