A court might not allow for a plaintiff to file a claim for an ancient grievance because this could

cause more disputes than it resolves. For that reason, a court will follow the common law and
recognize the defense of

A) mistake B) consent
C) statute of limitations D) an unavoidable accident


C

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Boilerplate provisions use ________ language which does not change from one contract to another

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An accurate diagram of the scene of an auto accident can:

a. Help uncover potential contradictions in witnesses' testimony b. Help an interviewee remember crucial details c. Help members of the legal team quickly refresh themselves on the facts of the case d. All of these choices are correct

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When the highest court in state A defines the term malice, all of the courts in state A are bound to follow the highest court's definition of the term. The state A definition is:

A. Primary authority B. Persuasive authority C. Secondary authority D. Mandatory authority E. All of the above F. Answers a and d above G. Answers b and d above

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