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Ten Tough Legal Terms #2

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Ten Tough Legal Terms 2 game quiz
"The terms (but nothing else!) are taken from legal briefs filed by the author. Enjoy them here pro bono."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Certiorari: What does the Supreme Court want?
    To be informed.
    To certify its decision as final.
    To hold the lawyer in contempt.
    To discharge the jury.


2. Replevy: What must I do?
    Re-enact the crime for the jury.
    Repair my floodwall.
    Pay my real estate taxes.
    Return the goods to their rightful owner.


3. Damnum absque injuria:
Gee, thanks, your Honor! You gave me ______________ .
    a damage award, although I sustained no loss.
    a fine for using profanity.
    punitive damages.
    sympathy, but no money.


4. Ratio decidendi:
After careful consideration, the Judges of the Court of Appeals _______________________ .
    explained the key to their decision.
    weighed the evidence.
    split their votes equally.
    recalculated the comparative negligence of the parties.


5. Capias ad respondendum: When can I get out of jail?
    When the lawsuit against me is tried.
    When I pay the judgment.
    When I answer the prosecutor's questions.
    Never; I'm in for life.


6. Quo warranto: What is the Judge asking?
    Where is the evidence seized by the police?
    What's the legal authority for the government's action?
    What are your damages?
    Why are you here again; I decided this yesterday!


7. Livery of seisin:
Thanks for giving me __________________-- .
    this lovely mud; I wanted a flower.
    your horse; I'll return him tomorrow.
    these new clothes; they fit well.
    my paycheck; I'll be your loyal servant.


8. Purpresture: What did the arrogant knave do?
    He spread a communicable disease!
    He erected a fence on public land!
    He demanded payment of a bogus debt!
    He impersonated a Judge!


9. Non obstante veredicto:
Too bad, so sad. The jury said you win, but the Judge says ___________ .
    the jury must continue deliberating.
    you're going to jail.
    you lose.
    you lied on the stand.


10. Oh no! It's The Rule in Shelley's Case! Shelley, Shakespeare ...
I remember, it has something to do with _______________ ,
    copyright law - Shelley owned Shakespeare's Folio.
    not inheriting from someone you murdered - Hamlet's Uncle.
    property acquired by Will - but not by Shakespeare.
    shipwrecks and salvage - The Tempest.


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