Janet has been awarded a jury verdict of $40,000, in which $5,000 was awarded for lost income and $15,000 was awarded for medical expenses, both of which were paid for by the comp carrier. The award was reduced 50% for her negligence, resulting in a net recovery of $20,000 . Absent any negotiated reduction of the $20,000 lien, the most Janet will receive after the lien is taken out (but before
any other expenses and/or attorneys fees are deducted) is
a. nothing.
b. $5000
c. $10,000
d. $20,000
a
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Kelly promised to teach ballroom dancing to Andre and Josephine. Andre and Josephine purchased the appropriate shoes and made the necessary arrangements to take time off from work but when they arrived at Kelly's dance studio, she refused to give them lessons.?
A. ?Kelly did not make an offer because no price was stated. B. ?Kelly's offer was never expressly accepted. C. Kelly made only a promise and therefore no offer but reliance on that promise created a contract. D. ?Kelly's offer was impliedly accepted and therefore a contract was formed.
Which of the following is a step in the process of identifying the issue(s) in a court opinion?
A. Focus on the holding. B. Determine which of the facts apply to establish or satisfy the elements of each cause of action-the key facts. C. Determine the elements of each cause of action that has been identified. D. Assemble the issue from the law and key facts that have been identified. E. All of the above F. Answers b, c, and d above
Which word can replace the phrase "At this point in time"?
A) never B) forever C) now D) always
Polygamy:
A. Is legal in states where there is a strong religious imperative. B. Is defined as having multiple spouses at the same time. C. Makes the original spouse a putative spouse. D. Is always a felony, although bigamy is only a misdemeanor.