Between 1989 and 1997 tort filings at the state level steadily increased.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

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Which of the following laws was held not to be in violation of the dormant commerce clause for unfairly discriminating against out-of-state interests?

A. a law that imposed a surcharge of $2.50 on solid waste if the waste had been generated out of state, but only $.85 if generated within the state B. a property tax exemption for charitable institutions that excluded organizations operated principally for the benefit of nonresidents C. a state law that “tolled” the statute of limitations for a breach of contract case for times that the defendant was out of state D. an environmental law prohibiting milk from being packaged in plastic containers when the result was a benefit to the large paper industry of the state

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A promise, usually written, in which the promisor gives up the right to pursue legal claims against another who otherwise may have been liable to the promisor:

a. Waiver b. Release c. Relief d. None of the above

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A document filed in court in which a prisoner (or other person in custody) requests that he or she be released from custody is called a

A. petition for writ of habeas corpus. B. bill of attainder. C. petition for writ of certiorari. D. petition for writ of mandamus.

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Compared to lawyers, paralegals?

A. are subject to less regulation. B. ?are subject to more regulation. C. ?are not regulated at all. D. ?receive higher salaries.

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