Mors 200 Arts Final - Mortuary Law Compend- Multiple Choice Part 9
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For certain contracts to be enforceable they musy be in writing according to the Statute of Frauds. They include: (more than one answer)
Executed bilateral contracts
Contracts not to marry
Contracts for sales of $500 or more
Contracts that can't be completed in one year
3 and 4
(Contracts for sales of $500 or more, Contracts that can't be completed in one year)
Key Terms
For certain contracts to be enforceable they musy be in writing according to the Statute of Frauds. They include: (more than one answer)
Executed bilateral contracts
Contracts not to marry
Contracts for sales of $500 or more
Contracts that can't be completed in one year
3 and 4
(Contracts for sales of $500 or more, Contracts that can't be completed in one year)
A sale is different from a contract to sell in that in a sale: A. The mechandise is transferred at a future date. B. The title is transferred at a future date C. The title and the item are transferred upon completion of the transaction. D. There is no difference between the two
The title and the item are transferred upon completion of the transaction
Accord and satisfaction is the agreement made and executed in satisfaction of the rights one has: A. as a party to a contract B. under Kennedy's Consumer Bill of Rights C. from a previous contract D. resulting from an existing executory contract
From a previous contract
A crime usually punishable by death or incarceration in a penitentiary for more than one year is a: A. Felony B. Tort C. Misdemeanor D. Civil crime
Felony
Damages in excess of those required to compensate the plaintiff fro the wrong done are: A. Compensatory B. Liquidated C. Nominal D. Punitive
Punitive
Courts that handle divorce and child custody cases. A. Juvenile courts B. Probate courts C. Domestic relations courts D. Criminal courts
Domestic Relations Courts
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
For certain contracts to be enforceable they musy be in writing according to the Statute of Frauds. They include: (more than one answer)
| 3 and 4 (Contracts for sales of $500 or more, Contracts that can't be completed in one year) |
A sale is different from a contract to sell in that in a sale: A. The mechandise is transferred at a future date. B. The title is transferred at a future date C. The title and the item are transferred upon completion of the transaction. D. There is no difference between the two | The title and the item are transferred upon completion of the transaction |
Accord and satisfaction is the agreement made and executed in satisfaction of the rights one has: A. as a party to a contract B. under Kennedy's Consumer Bill of Rights C. from a previous contract D. resulting from an existing executory contract | From a previous contract |
A crime usually punishable by death or incarceration in a penitentiary for more than one year is a: A. Felony B. Tort C. Misdemeanor D. Civil crime | Felony |
Damages in excess of those required to compensate the plaintiff fro the wrong done are: A. Compensatory B. Liquidated C. Nominal D. Punitive | Punitive |
Courts that handle divorce and child custody cases. A. Juvenile courts B. Probate courts C. Domestic relations courts D. Criminal courts | Domestic Relations Courts |
A punishable offense against society. A. Felony B. Tort C. Crime D. Misdemeanor | Crime |
For the average citizen, the most important courts of the state court system are: A. Appellate courts B. Inferior courts C. Courts of original general jurisdiction D. State supreme courts | Courts of Original General Jurisdiction |
A contract in which two or more people individually agree to perform the same obligation. A. Several contract B. Joint and several contract C. Joint contract D. Unilateral contract | Several Contract |
The power of authority which each court has to hear cases. A. Judicial power B. Ratification C. Forbearance D. Jurisdiction | Jurisdiction |
A contract in which two or more persons are bound both jointly and individually. A. Joint and several contract B. Joint contract C. Several contract D. Unilateral contract | Joint and Several Contract |
A partner who takes no active part in the management of the business, but who possibly may be known as a partner. A. Silent partner B. Secret partner C. General Partner D. Dormant partner | Silent Partner |
Courts concerned with deliquent, dependent, and neglected children. A. Juvenile courts B. Probate courts C. Domestic relations courts D. Criminal courts | Juvenile Courts |
A life insurance policy which continues until the death of the insured. A. Whole life B. Term C. Renewable term D. Death policy | Whole Life |
Courts that have exclusive jurisdiction of bankruptcy matters, claims against the United States, and patent and copyright cases. A. Appellate courts B. Trial courts C. Special federal courts D. Probate courts | Special Federal Courts |
A partnership engaged in the buying and selling of merchandise. A. Trading partnership B. Unlimited partnership C. Limited partnership D. Non-trading partnership | Trading Partnership |
Failure to exercise reasonable care toward another party. A. Negligence B. Accident C. Carelessness D. Mistake | Negligence |
An action to recover possession of property unlawfully detained. A. Collection B. Repossession C. Litigation D. Replevin | Replevin |
The failure to perform with ability and care normally exercised by people in the profession. A. Accession B. Negligence C. Specific performance D. Malpractice | Malpractice |
Laws designated to prevent one individual or group from controlling too large a share of the market for a product. A. Maritime laws B. Business laws C. Merchant laws D. Antitrust laws | Antitrust Laws |
Corporations formed by individuals to perform some non-governmental function. A. Private corporations B. Alien corporations C. Foreign corporations D. Public corporations | Private Corporations |
The recorder in state and federal courts. A. Magistrate B. Marshal C. Bailiff D. Clerk | Clerk |
A partnership in which one partner's liability is limited to a capital contribution only. A. Silent partnership B. General partnership C. Limited partnership D. Nontrading partnership | Limited Partnership |
Persons who sign a promissory note and obligate themselves to pay at maturity. A. Payees B. Makers C. Drawers D. Holders | Makers |