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True or False: An injunction can only compel a party to perform an action and cannot forbid any actions. |
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False. An injunction can both forbid a party from doing something (prohibitory injunction) and compel them to do something (mandatory injunction). |
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In personam rights are legal rights that attach to a specific individual, while in rem rights relate to property and are not dependent on personal relationships. |
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True or False: An IOU is a negotiable instrument that can be passed on to third parties. |
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False - An IOU is not a negotiable instrument and cannot be passed on to a third party. |
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True or False: In a joint tenancy, if one owner dies, their share is distributed equally among the remaining owners. |
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False. In a joint tenancy, the deceased owner's share passes directly to the surviving owners, not distributed equally. |
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Jurisdiction refers to the power of a judge or court to act, limited by a defined territory, type of case, or certain persons. True or False? |
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What is the main difference between a licence and an easement regarding revocability? |
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A licence can be revoked at will, while an easement typically cannot be revoked and grants a permanent right to use the property. |
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True or False: The Statute of Limitations allows for a negligence claim without personal injury to be brought within 3 years. |
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True or False: In the context of mens rea, strict liability offenses require proof of guilty intention for conviction. |
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False. Strict liability offenses do not consider the intention or state of mind of the accused. |
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True or False: A mortgage automatically becomes void when the debt is paid or the action is executed. |
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True. A mortgage is a legal interest in land that guarantees the payment of a debt and is voided upon payment or completion of the secured action. |
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Mitigation of damages requires a plaintiff to ___ their loss as far as reasonable. |
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Minimize. In legal terms, this means that a party suing for damages has a duty to take steps to reduce the financial impact of the injury or loss they have suffered. |
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True or False: The concept of natural justice includes the requirement of hearing both sides before making a decision. |
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True or False: Nonfeasance refers to doing something that one is legally bound to do. |
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False. Nonfeasance refers to the failure to act when there is a legal obligation to do so. |
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Nudum pactum refers to ___ that lacks consideration and is generally not enforceable under contract law. |
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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 emphasizes the rehabilitation and reintegration of children in conflict with the law. True or False? |
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The primary objective of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, is to ___ children in conflict with the law. |
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A "child in conflict with the law" refers to a juvenile who has ___ a crime, while a "child in need of care and protection" refers to a juvenile who is ___ or at risk. |
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True or False: Under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, a child who has committed a serious crime is classified as a 'child in need of care and protection.' |
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False; a child who has committed a serious crime is classified as a 'child in conflict with the law.' |
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True or False: Children classified under 'Need of Care and Protection' have committed offenses and are dealt with under the Juvenile Justice system. |
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False. Children classified under 'Need of Care and Protection' have not committed any offenses; they require special care and support. |