A person who is accused of a crime usually offers a reason why she should not be found guilty. This is called a(n):
a. Defense
b. Rebuttal
c. Mens rea
d. Actus reus
A
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Neither a ______________________ nor an __________________________ is required for a valid common-law marriage.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Procedural law is law that:
a. Creates legal rights b. Defines how rights are enforced c. Creates legal obligations d. All of these choices are correct
Failure to raise the issue of agency jurisdiction at the administrative level bars the raising of the issue on appeal
a. True b. False
The plaintiff is not paying attention to the fact that, when walking into a store, a sensor automatically opens the door, and walks into the door. Even though the plaintiff has apparently failed to exercise due care, plaintiff will not be barred from a recovery under the doctrine of
A) "momentary forgetfulness" B) last clear chance C) "knowledge of peril" D) "avoidable consequences"