QUESTION 1

A foreign state is not immune from the jurisdiction of a U.S. court when it has engaged in commercial activity within the United States.

True

False

QUESTION 3

Under United Nations guidelines, objects no longer in operation should be removed from orbit if this can be accomplished in a controlled manner.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 4

A landlord can avoid liability for injuries that occur on rental property by including an exculpatory clause in the lease.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 5

Goods made by a U.S. business firm in a foreign manufacturing plant are not subject to taxes when the goods are imported into the United States.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 6

Cathy agrees to sell her Daily Donut shop to Ernie. In the agreement, there is a covenant not to compete that prohibits Cathy from operating a donut shop within a certain distance. If the restriction is unreasonable, a court will most likely

a.order Ernie to stop doing business.

b.award Cathy damages.

c.prohibit both parties from operating donut shops.

d.reform the covenant

QUESTION 8

Posing as eBank, Frank e-mails Grace, asking her to update her credit-card information through a link in the e-mail. She clicks on the link and types in the data, which Frank promptly sells to Hector. This is

a.hacking.

b.cyberterrorism.

c.no crime.

d.phishing.

QUESTION 9

By supplying procedures for enforcing private agreements, contract law provides an essential condition for the existence of a market economy.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 10

A minor can enter into any contract an adult can, without exception.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 11

Under the objective theory of contracts, a contract is not enforceable without a clearly defined objective.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 12

Star Flights Inc. launches exploratory and commercial space flights from its base in the United States. In the event of a collision with other space objects, under the Outer Space Treaty, liability for injury or damage

a.is strict liabilitythat is, liability without fault.

b.does not exist.

c.is to be assumed by all involved parties equitably

d.is subject to a determination of fault.

QUESTION 13

The primary purpose of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act is to create new rules for electronic contracts.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 14

The modification of a contract may be fair and equitable in view of circumstances not anticipated by the parties when the contract was made.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 15

An innocent party who doesnotsuffer harm as a result of a misrepresentation can nevertheless collect damages.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 16

Ness, a broker, advises Ollie to invest in Penny Stock Inc. When the share price of Penny's stock drops, Ollie accuses Ness of fraud, claiming reliance on the broker's advice. The reliance that gives rise to liability for fraud requires

a.a statement communicated to at least one person other than the plaintiff.

b.an expectation of financial gain.

c.puffery.

d.a misrepresentation of a fact knowing that it is false.

QUESTION 17

If the evidence of a defendant's guilt was obtained improperly, it normally cannot be used against the defendant in court.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 18

Defamatory statements made via the Internet are not actionable because they are protected by the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech.

1. True
2. False

QUESTION 19

Trespass to land is committed if, without the permission of the property owner, a person

a.causes water to back up onto the property.

b.has a revocable license to come onto the property.

c.enters the property to assist someone in danger.

d.all of the choices.

QUESTION 20

A person who wrongfully hurts another's good name or reputation orally may be liable for libel.

1. True
2. False