In the federal court system, discuss the two ways that federal jurisdiction can be achieved
What will be an ideal response?
Federal jurisdiction can be achieved in one of two ways: federal question jurisdiction and diversity jurisdiction. Federal question jurisdiction is the authority of the federal courts to hear a case under a claim arising from the US Constitution or federal statute. Federal diversity is the authority of the federal courts to hear a case where the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 and no plaintiff can share residency in the same state with any defendant in the case.
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Which is an appropriate use of the defense of property rule?
A) electrifying a perimeter fence so that an intruder will receive an unpleasant buzz if he or she attempts to scale the fence. B) setting a piano wire across a path on private property to discourage snowmobiling and dirt biking C) setting a loaded gun trap designed to shoot an intruder while the occupant is not home. D) placing a vicious guard dog known for its propensity to bite inside one's yard E) None of the above are appropriate.
Can the attorney-client privilege be lost? Give an example of how this can occur
What will be an ideal response?
A real estate broker is never a:
A. universal agent B. special agent C. subagent
Superior Woodwork built a deck for a homeowner. The homeowner refused to pay for the deck. Superior wants to file a claim of lien for the unpaid bill against the homeowner’s property. What information would generally be contained in the claim of lien?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).