Why is it important to have access to a legal dictionary such as Black's Law Dictionary?
a. Some words such as "trusts" or "consideration" have specific law meanings
that are not necessarily the same as their meaning in ordinary speech
b. Many paralegals have trouble with spelling
c. Attorneys often quiz their paralegals on law terminology
d. All of these choices are correct
A
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In deciding whether a marriage is valid in New York, courts will apply current New York law. 2. New York abolished common-law marriage in 1933, although it still recognizes those contracted in New York before that date. 3. A nonmarital partner in New York has the right to continue to occupy a rent-controlled apartment after the death of the lease-holding partner. 4. “Domestic partners” in New York may be two people of the opposite sex.
?William is an attorney who wishes to submit a motion to a judge to limit the evidence that can be brought out in his client's trial. William should instruct his paralegal to draft which of the following?
A. ?Motion for a directed verdict B. ?Motion for a new trial C. ?Motion for a judgment as a matter of law D. ?Motionin limine
Knowledge of basic medical terminology is particularly useful in real estate or domestic relations practice
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What are "right to know" laws?
A) The right to know of hazardous conditions at the work place. B) The right to know of employers previous OSHA claims. C) The right to inspect another employees work environment for hazards. D) The right to know of OSHA laws.