In the late 1830s, jurisdictions across the United States passed Married Women's ________ Acts which allowed married women the right to control their own earnings, bring lawsuits, be sued, own their own property, enter into contracts, and function in a legal capacity.

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


property

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Defendant is found liable for negligence, but the jury says that plaintiff is entitled only to recover

one dollar. That means that plaintiff will recover A) nominal damages B) compensatory damages C) no damages D) punitive damages

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Anne is a sixteen-year-old who is pregnant. She has decided to give her baby up for adoption, but is confused by the terminology. Which of the following would be true in her case? Her adoption would be:

a. "Voluntary," because she is choosing to give up the baby. b. "Involuntary," because she didn't intend to become pregnant. c. "Open," which would allow her to change her mind later if she chooses. d. "Second parent," because she, the birth mother, is the first parent.

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What is adverse possession?

What will be an ideal response?

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