While standing at a bus stop, Paralegal Frank overhears a woman telling her friend that she has to take the bus now because she had an accident with her car and the insurance company is dragging its feet. She remarks that it has been several months and she still has not gotten any money so she can replace or repair her car. Frank says: "Excuse me. I couldn't help over hearing your conversation
You probably need a lawyer to help you. Here's my business card. Call the main number and you'll be referred to a lawyer who can help you." The woman thanks him politely. Frank
A) is not guilty of solicitation because, as a paralegal, he will not benefit financially even if she does use his law firm.
B) is guilty of solicitation because he made an in-person contact with a person he does not know and induced her to use the services of his law firm, most likely for profit.
C) is not guilty of solicitation because it was obvious that the woman needed help and she was grateful for his help.
D) is not guilty of solicitation because she has the choice to call or not and Frank did not use any undue influence or pressure.
B
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A) sue Ed for breach of contract B) threaten Ed with bodily injury C) take back his check by force D) take the snowmobile by force
Which of the following statements is accurate?
A. Ordinary citizens have no authority to make arrests. B. Police officers who make warrantless arrests are always liable for the intentional torts they commit. C. Citizens who make warrantless arrests are always liable for the intentional torts they commit. D. None of these choices.
Define interest-based negotiating
What will be an ideal response?
T or F Documents in the possession of a party’s tax consultant do not have to be produced.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)