Professional misconduct or negligence—the failure to exercise due care—on the part of a professional, such as an attorney or a physician, is called:

a. Disbarment
b. Malpractice
c. Suspension
d. Damages


B

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Something is ______________ if it pertains to records that are prepared on events as the events are occurring or very shortly thereafter.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A gift of real or personal property made in a will, although it is most commonly understood to mean a gift of real property, is a(n):

a. Devise b. Bequest c. Legacy d. Beneficiary

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A(n) ____ is a written statement of facts, confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it and made before a person having the authority to administer the oath or affirmation.?

A. ?signed statement B. ?affidavit C. ?allegation D. ?prayer for relief

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The tort of negligent infliction of emotional distress requires this test:

a. Physical impact to plaintiff. b. Plaintiff must be in the zone of danger. c. Plaintiff must suffer physical manifestations. d. Any one of the three may be the required test in a particular jurisdiction.

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