If a plaintiff initiates an action in defamation, but the statement was never published, defendant will

be found not liable. What cause of action can this defendant now file against this plaintiff?

A) misuse of legal procedure B) initiating wrongful civil proceedings
C) abuse of process D) malicious prosecution


B

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Using Internet legal research resources…what are the requirements in your state for drafting a valid premarital agreement? Does case law or statutory law govern the subject of premarital agreements in your state? Has your jurisdiction adopted the UPAA?

What will be an ideal response?

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Peter, Paul, and Mary own Blackacre as joint tenants with the right of survivorship. Peter is married, but has no children. Paul is single and Mary is divorced with three living children. Mary dies in a car accident. Explain the rights of Peter, Paul, and Mary's three children, including the disposition of Mary's interest in Blackacre

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If an appellate court affirms a lower court's decision, it means that the?

A. ?appellate court did not agree with the decision. B. ?appellate court agreed with the decision. C. ?appellate court is undecided. D. ?plaintiff won the case.

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