What legal disabilities did nonmarital children face at common law?

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


They had no right to inherit from either parent. They were prohibited from entering certain occupations. Except by decree of some ecclesiastical (church) courts, they had no right to be supported by the father.

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A “bailment” refers to:

a. the percentage of a trust necessary to pay legal fees. b. the percentage of a trust necessary to pay the settlor. c. delivery of personal property to someone for a specific purpose but without transferring title to that person. d. none of the above

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Joint tenancy property is called a ________________ asset because the property automatically passes to the survivor(s) as a matter of law.

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

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An effective alternative sentencing plan should include all except

A. documentation of medical information B. hardships the defendant's family faced C. problems the defendant has been unable to solve D. consideration of suggestions from the prosecutor

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Why should slang be avoided in legal writing?

What will be an ideal response?

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