Mnemonics Flashcards

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Justiciability

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BAD to decide advisory opinion
or political questions

not Binding; no Actual Dispute

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3 Types of Class Actions

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Im going to put the PEDal to the metal when I want to f*** ∆, because I’m going to use a class action.

Prejudice

Equity

Damages

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Executive Powers

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Veto Executive TRUMP

  • *Veto**
  • *Exeuctive** Agreements
  • *T**reaties - with 2/3 Senate approval; exit unilaterally
  • *R**elations with Foreign Gov/Pick Diplomats - Senate can advise/withhold consent. House doesn’t.
  • *U** pick Cabinet - Senate Maj
  • *M**ilitary - CinChief
  • *P**ardon Federal Offenses - blanket ok not if House/Senate impeached
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Marriage Reqs

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CLAN; marriage is the start of a clan

Ceremony

License

Ability

Not brother or bigamy

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12b6

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PAPER unless Fraud/Mistake - then heightened particularity

Pleading Allegations not Plausible that π Entitled 2 Relief

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Prox Cause

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NPC. Indirect Cause - Foresee.

SuperSede when CIA. Unless crimes 1) AntiP by ∆ 2) ∆ con -> crime ML.

Crimes

Intentional Torts

Acts of God

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Original Jx

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CAMPS

Consul

Ambassadors

Public Ministers

State is party

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Materiality of Breach

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ABCCD

Alot of harm

Bad faith

Cure possible

Compensation possible

Deprivation of benefit

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Excluded Cases - even if DivJx

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D CAP

Divorce

Child Custody

Alimony

Probate

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Incitement

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Its Likely and Intended I will go to LA

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Likely + Intended Imminent Lawless Action

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Inspection of Books and Records by SH

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Proper Purpose re SH rights. 5 days written notice.

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UCC Exceptions to SOF

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CAMO

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PER Exceptions

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A EM2C4 Ambiguous Terms Est Formation Defenses Merger (Part Integration) Modification Correct Clerical Error Consideration not paid Condition Precedent Custom - UCC

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AoC can eliminate personal liability for directors unless?

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IM not going to waive a DUI. Intentional Misconduct Distributions unlawful approval Usurp corp opp Improper Personal Benefit

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DoC/BJR

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P BD V if I Go Really Hard, B*** Presumption Business Decision Valid if informed GF RPP BIOCorp

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Work Product

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G in A of L

Abs: O C*** (you’re abs not touching my c***)
Qual: Written + SNUH

Conclusion, Impressions, Legal Theories

Sub Need + Undue Hardship

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Takings Analysis

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RIP, government Took Jlo’s Cabin for Public Use.

Gov must show Rough Proportionality of LGI to take her cabin.

Real or Intangible Property

gov taking - Physical or Regulatory

Just Compensation

Public Use

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Derivative Suit

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SAD for 90 days of writing derivatives. Standing Adequacy: rep interests of corp Demand - written. Wait 90 days b4 filing suit unless futile (ex: ∆s = present Ds)

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Direct Suit Examples

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PROD Preemptive Rights Oppression in Close Corp Distributions

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Removal

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2∆s Just Serve & Eat π Div 30

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Factors for Formation Analysis

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  1. ProfS: presume p’ship - unless WIRD 2. Right2Cntrl
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Est Clause Tests

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Don’t want gov Coercing LENT.

Coercion Test

Lemon = PP, PE, EE

  • *E**ndorsement Test
  • *N**eutrality
  • *T**radition and History Test
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Groups that get RBT

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EE + A(fig)

g = PIG + JIPP

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Everyone Else

Alienage (Fed, Illegal, Government purpose of state)

g = Participation in Gov + Job w/ Important Public policy

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Congressional Taxes Upheld if

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RRR or ARA

Reasonable Relation to Revenue production or

Authority to Regulate Activity

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Promoters and Liability of Corp for K prior to Incorp
Generally no unless E or I Adoption. E = OA + KMF I = AB. C/Acq by Pw/A + KMF Promoter = lib unless 1) Novation or 3) ASS that P not bound.
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Groups that Get SS
**Fund, NORA(s)** Fundamental Rights National Original Race Alienage(state only)
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Constructive Eviction
**SING** Dido, "… for renting me the worst place ee of my life" Sub Interference Notice Goodbye
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Mootness
Pending case in court can lose its justiciability and become moot. Usually, a case or controversy must exist throughout all stages of federal judicial proceedings, and not just when the lawsuit is filed or when review is granted by an appellate court. ## Footnote Exceptions: **RAT** **R**estart easily **A**ction of class **T**ime-limited injury (pregnancy)
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Indispensable Party Analysis
* *Should**, **Can**, If not, **Proceed**? 1. S - **MO NO NO** 2. C - PJ + SMJ 3. If not, should the show go on? Court better decided **ASAP**. ---- **A**nother court can hear if let go **S**hape relief to protect As interests (all or nothing?) **A**dequate judgment w/o A **P**rejudice to A or πs if ct decides
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Standards of Review by Ct of Appeals
Law- DeNo BTF - CE Discretion - Discretion (Abuse of) JTF - Affirm, unless unreasonable No reversal req'd if harmless error.
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Merchant Firm Offer
1M. SW w/ HOE 3max. If no Time, RT.
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JTs - Termination
Unilaterally Give Away Signed Football MITTS + murder of co-JT
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Between K and Closing - think about:
**PEC** **P**romise Against False Fact **E**quitable Conversion **C**ovenant of Marketability NO - IWH. Caveat Emptor. Except - builder of NC - workmanlike construct
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Actual Malice
KF or RD4T need CCE
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Slander Per Se
LUMP
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Ways to Revoke K
Oh Man F U
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Free Exercise Clause
Gov taking away FE. 1. **GLNA**? If no, strike unless survive SS. If yes, RBT. 2. Was religion? **Sin, not T**
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T breaches not in possession
**SIR**, you f\*\*\*\*ing left? Surrender Ignore (min) Re-let (maj)
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Recapture of Chattel
PA + RF + no DF
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Creation of Periodic Tenancy
"and this is how we create periodic tenancy, e i e i o..." **E I O** **O = O in violation of SoF** ------ Express, Implied, Operation of Law O = Oral in violation of SoF
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Ex Post Facto
***Criminal*** law alternation in **EPF** Extremely Prejudicial Fashion
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Fighting Words
**VIL**e behavior Violence Immediately Likely
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Neg Per Se
VoS CoP CoH Violation of S = PC
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Appraisal Rights for?
If PAM C dissents, she gets appraisal rights Preemptive, redemptive or other share of ownership rights affected Asset sale \> 75% Merger or consolidation Cumulative Voting rights affected
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Erie.- Substantive Law
CRATES Choice of Law Rem/Add Tolling of SoL Elements of claim SoL
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Just Compensation
**FMV** *@ time of taking* (benefit to gov irrelevant)
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Promissory Estoppel
I wear PJs 1. IA by E 2. PC&D 3. JFR
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Appellate Jx
Writ of Cert: state - **Final** **High** school **no IQ** fed - all cases Appeal: **3PJ** for **IR** ------ Final judgment from state ct Highest state ct judgment no IASG no Question federal 3 Judge Panel for Injunctive Relief
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5 ways to perfect
1. AP: PMSI in CG 2. P 3. C (only way to perfect deposit acct & money) 4. NoLoCoT 4. UCC1
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Fund Rights
**CAMPERS** Contraception Abortion Marriage Procreation Education, right to decide how child educated Relations w/ family Sexual contact
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11A and State Sovereign Immunity
You can't sue **STATE** unless you bribe it with **Sweet Warm π 3.14** but you can sue **STATE** **OFFICERS** w/ **ED** or **LOCAL for anything.** **-------** State Waives π = State/Fed 3 = B = Bankruptcy 14A - Congress abrogates when passing law under 14A ----- * *E**njoin future conduct that violates Constitution or fed law * *D**amage against officer personally
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De Facto Corp
(De) Facto Corp (1) Relevant incorporation statute - auto true in every state. (2) **F**aith (good) attempt to comply w/ statute (3) **C**orporate Privileges exercised
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Serve Process on Corp?
Officer, MAGA or SLM - 1) where fed ct sits or 2) where SoP Officer, General Agent, Managing or Any other Agent Appointed.
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Defenses to Defamation
Abs: ELH CB BS Qualified: PER; R = RAP Public Interest/Hearing Employer Ref Call Reputation, Action, Property
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Raise which defenses or else waived
Since ∆ is not a **VIP**, he must bring these defenses or he waives ## Footnote **V**enue **I**mproper P or SoP **P**J
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Lease in Secured Credit Question - what does ct look @?
**economic realities** of the transaction. Commitment to make payments for a term lease is equal to or greater than remaining econ life of the goods renew the lease for the remaining econ life option to renew @ end for no additional consideration option to become owner @ end for no new consideration
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Unprotected Speech
**OF CACTI,** because cacti are prickly, so gov wont touch ## Footnote Obscenity Fighting Words Commerical Speech - FMI Actual Malice Defamation Child Porn True Threats Incitement
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Bs Revocation of Acceptance
Generally not going to, but now I going to revoke an offer to bang, because my v now rubbed raw 1. Value sub impair 2. No sub change by B in condition 3. RB that NonConform cured or D2D or bc Seller Assure 4. RT after discover or should have discovered - revoke
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SH Voting
Who? RO on RD unless D or VP. or VA. 1. Q 2a. Elect D: plurality 2b. Remove D: maj entitled 2c. Fund Corp Change: maj entitled 2d. Other: maj vote 1 OutS = 1 Vote (class irrelevant); no Vote for TreasureS
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Self Help/Breach of Peace
**PLV** Physical Violence Likely
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Strict Products Liability
**A PDF** **Defenses: MA** (no) **A**lteration after left hands of ∆ **P**roper π (no privity req'd) + proper ∆ (commercial seller) **D**efective when left hands of ∆ **F**oreseeable use or misuse ---- **M** = Misuse unreasonable **A** = Assume risk - K + V
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SoP on Foreigner
IT LAMA ## Footnote Int Treat Law of Foreign Ask Foreign Mail by clerk Any other method not prohibited (If A - where Reasonably gives Notice)
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How many peremptory challenges do you get?
3 per side.
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Obscenity
**PP SLAP** Possession @ home can't be banned. If not **O**, can be Zoned if **ACC** (protect kids, prevent crime)
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Procedural Due Process
**I GoLF** **I**ntentional **G**overnment taking **O**f **L**ife, lib, prop w/o **F**air process
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Interrogatories
**25, 26, 30+3 Reasonably Party Contending Business Trial** ## Footnote * *25**: max, including subparts * *26**: only after 26(f) conference * *30** + 3: how long in days to respond (+3 for mail) * *Reasonably** Avaliable to you, can't say don't know * *Parties** only * *Contention** interrogatories ok * *Business** records - burden same to both - can give to other party * *Trial** - can't use own answer to interoggs
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1 Person 1 Vote
**PERIoD TPop**. Except: **SPEAL** Cong: Exact Math State: \< 16%ish. Dev RR to LGI ----- **P**opular **E**lection **R**epresentatives of **I**ndividual **D**istricts. **T**otal **Pop**, not just voters 1. **S**pecial **P**urpose **E**lection, 2. **A**t **L**arge
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Test in Traditional/Designated Public Forums
CB: SS CN (TPM): **CNN I ACC** CNN is so horrible, when i hear 'CNN, I ACC' (throw up). Content Neutral Narrowly Tailored IGI Alternate Comm Channel
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What is a taking?
Regulatory v Physical Regulatory: **FLAME**(u) or **ICE** Phys: **RODE** I physically RODE my bike ------- FLAME: **F**ully **L**ose **A**bility **M**ake **E**conomic (**u**) OR ICE: **I**mpact on $$ use of land * *C**har gov action * *E**xpectation of Investment-Backed Interference RODE: **R**egular **O**ccupation unless **D**evelopment (utility easement) or **E**mergency
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New Trial Standard
**WoE** Woeee, you want a New Trial?! ---- Weight of Evidence
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Comm Clause
**CIA** A: Econ - RBT that SIA Non Econ - Congress FF of SubE on IC
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Prenup Requirements
Don't F\*\*\*With Virigin Spouse
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RJMOL Standard
**no** **RJ** could **SERV** Party fully heard on issue during JT. **No R**easonable **J**ury could find **S**ubstantial **E**vidence in **R**ecord for **V**erdict.
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Substituted Service
**SAL**, my live-in bulter can be served process for me ## Footnote **S**uitable age **A**bode (summer home fine) **L**ives there
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SuppJx Discretionary Factors
I'm going to **SEND** this back to state ct because I don’t want to exercise SuppJx ## Footnote **S**tate law predominates **E**xceptional cir Novel/complex issue of state law **D**ismissed all other w/ OG jx
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License Revocable Unless
**ICE** Interest Coupled, Estoppel
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PER
LWTEW
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When can a SH seek judicial dissolution of a corp?
the SH want to **BOW** out of the corp when: **B**oD vacancy not filled @ consecutive SH mtgs **O**ppressive Ds **W**aste
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Defenses to Equitable Servitudes
**N**ow, im going to **LUBE** you up because youre not going to like it when i sue to enforce this ES. ## Footnote Neighborhood sig change Laches Unclean Hands Benefitted party said ok Estoppel
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Dissociation
A DWEEB
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Common Development Scheme
CS + Notice Defense: ∆ in conditions
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Types of Collateral
**FICE;** Look @ use by ∆ Farm Equipment Inventory Consumer Goods Equipment
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Public Property Speech Zones
Talk Dirty Like Nicki T - TI (time immemorial) D - PT (Particular Time) L - PP (Particular Purpose) N - NO (No Speech)
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Standing Requirements
**IRC** **I** = **CPH** unless **CEstS or OT** Concrete or Particularized Harm Congressional Spending re Est Clause Own Taxes
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3rdP Standing
**C**an **S**tand **F**or **O**thers C: BUR S: AARC F: SubO + notComm O: BIRD \_\_\_\_ Close Relationship - **B**oth harmed, **U**nlikely/unable to sue, **R**ep adequate Seller of Goods: **A**dversely **A**ffects **R**ights of **C**ustomers Free Speech Overbreadth unless 1. comm speech 2. SubO Organization: **B**oth harmed, **I**njury **R**elated, **D**amages not individual
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General Warranties
**P - SRA F - QWF**
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Subject to Mortgage
**S**ubject to = **S** only liable
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Modification in Ks
CL: PED unless EFU, to 3rdP, HD UCC: GF (HinF + ROCS)
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Types of Interlocutory Appeals
**I C 14 MICE** (think: my decision to buy house isn't final if I C 14 MICE) Injunction Class action cert - 14 days Multiple claims/parties Interlocutory Appeals Act Collateral Order Doctrine Extraordinary Writ (mandamus or Prohibition) - get judge to do something (mandamus) or not do something (prohibition)
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Written Security Agreement Reqs
**IRA** Intent to give SI Reasonable ID of collateral Authentication by D
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FNC
Diff Judicial System. no T, DoS no transfer, dismiss or stay.
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Vic Lib
SEMI for I - BAN Scope of Employment Employee Minor Detour, not Frolic Intentional Torts - only if Benefit, Authorized, Nature of relationship
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How is process served on individual?
PS SS SoA SLM Mail - requesting waiver (copy of complaint + 2 copies of the waiver form)
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Proxy Voting
11 REIndeer Went 2 SAW VET (as proxy for Santa's elves). 11 months valid Revocable unless Expressly Stated or Interest Coupled Writing - no oral. 2+Ps - Last Win Verified Electronic Transmission Signed Appointment Writing (Form)
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Speech Definition
**SEW** Symbols Expressive Conduct Words
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Courts Certification of Class Action
The judge is the **DAD** of a class action cert. ## Footnote * *D**efine the class, issues, claims, defenses * *A**ppoint class counsel. * *Di**scretionary with court
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Actual Authority
E or I. Based on A's belief from Ps reps. I = C2ANE: Cust, Con, Acq, Nec, or Eme. Terminates: DIRT, ∆Cir Death, Incapacity, Reasonable Time
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NIED
FR, ZoD, PD (unless FDR, CR, MC)
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Impracticability
ImpRACTcAbility RA by no Ps Cir U Too much $$ + not AntiP by Ps
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Duty of L to T
CLAPS Common Area Latent Defect - Warn Assume repair Public use Short Term Lease
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Mutual Mistake
Voiable if BAM no AssR Basic Assumption Material Effect no Assumption of Risk
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Novation
1. C2D AND 2. Release OG from Lib
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PCV
API + FRP Show: ABCCDEF Alter Ego Bad faith use of corp form Commingling Create to perpetrate fraud Deception of Creditors Enter business undercapitalized Fail to Follow Formalities
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Failure of Condition
CF, No2P. Thus, NB. But condition excused if 1. PP F2C or 2. Waiver
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When Dissociation Wrongful
BEPA Term P: WEB
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Land Sale K
see excel. Consideration Signed by P2BC Description of Land Writing
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Notice Pleading Requirements
Shit, Say Demand 1. SMJ 2. SPSC 3. D4R unless Fraud/Mistake
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Lawsuit by SH v Corp
SH file to show IF WOUld harm SHs or Corp. Illegal, Fraud, Wilfully Oppressive or Unfair
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Types of Intangible Goods
**ABCCDIIG** Accounts (Business) Deposit Accounts Chattel Paper Commerical Tort Claims Documents Instruments Investment Accounts General Intangibles
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MCM
BM. RTAOA. W Suff under SOF. BindS. If R2K + no obj in 10 days - BindM2.
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10A
PNG2US or PBS are R2SoP Includes general police power; no commandeering by fed gov ----- Powers Not Granted 2 US or Prohibited by States are Reserved for the States or the People.
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Liquidated Damages
HAD Really Frosty Cold Drink Because Drinks are Liquid
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Valid Deed
see excel (not approp) Intend Signed by G Grantor/Grantee. Grant can fill in. Description of Land. Writing.
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Anti Repudiation Remedies
This IS WUT I will do if you repudiate. Imm Sue Wait until perform due Urge Performance Treat as discharged
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Default Judgment
Clerk enter if - **no** **RIM** + **Certain Sum** Otherwise, need Judge. Notice by Judge unless no R. Notice = 7 days no Reponse @ all Incompetent Minor Certain Sum
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Psychologist - Duty
FIBS F2W Identifiable Victim Believe Real Risk Serious Physical Violence
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Private SOF
YUCC, NCL
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Radio and TV vs Newspapers
``` Newspaper = SS Radio/TV = IS ```
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Articles of Incorp Reqs
PAINS (PC) Purpose Agent + street address of registered office Incorporator Name of Corp + magic words (Corp, Company, incorp, LLC) Shares Authorized Optional: Preemptive Rights Cumulative voting
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Attachment
**Very Round Ass** ## Footnote **V**alue given by SP **R**ights in the collateral by D (Security) **A**greement (oral, pledge; written - SA)
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Consequential Damages
FAK - M Only B under UCC
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Property Violation - PDP
LCEB Legit Claim or Entitlement to Benefit
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EPC - Proving Discrim Classifications
1. FD 2. DAFNL 3. DIDI ----- Facially Discrim Discrim App of Facially Neutral Law Disparate Impact + Discrim Intent
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DoL
if gF + BIOCorp BoP on ∆. Dont be C\*\*\* Conflicted Interest Transaction Usurp Corp Opp No competition Trading insider info
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True Threats
**I or R** Threat **SBH**
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Consideration
BFE w/ LV
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Defenses to Libability for DoL
Its not a FAD to want no liablity as a director Fair @ time entered into Approval by Disinterested Directors or SHs
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Groups that Get IS
**IG** illegit gender
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PTR
PTR = deliver PG @ PT. Unless 1. install K = SubPerform 3. S RB Acceptable based on past. If not PTR, AA, RA, AP
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Types of Tenancies
YPWS Years, Periodic, @ Will, Sufferance
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Dismissal w/o Prejudice for Preclusion issues
Because coach w/o prejudice, Sally Plays Junior Volleyball Specified in order Party indispensable under R19 Jx improper Venue improper
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Implied Warranty of Habitability - Res only
**MR**3, this place sucks. Move Repair Reduce (escrow for GF) Remain
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Con Law - State Action
**TFP** or **SSI** Traditional Public Function or State Significantly Involved
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Corp Opp Types
For the LIFE of me, I can't figure out why you won't just present this opp to the BoD first Line of business Interest Found on co time/resources Expectancy
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Compelling Government Interests
**RED**. Remedy Past Discrim in place Emergency/war Diversity in higher ed
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Class Action Reqs
**Nasty City RAT** Can collaterally challenge AR, not T
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Actions Requiring SH Amendment
A DAMN SALAD AMEND AoC that changes quorum, max/super majority, preemptive or culumative voting rights and or corporate purpose DISSOLUTION (voluntary) ASSET sale, lease or exchange (\>75% of assets) MERGER or consolidation NAME change SURETY interests in debt not acquired for corporate purposes change of AGENT for service of process change of LOCATION of corporate office ABOLISHING or limiting directors' liability for negligence DIRECTOR loans
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Bill of Attainder
State and Fed. **Bill**, don’t give me **LIP**. Legislative Individual Punishment w/o judicial trial.
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Test Limited/NonPublic Forums
Reasonable unless VBP. Then use SS.
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Adequate Assurances
Wine, Root Beer, SODA, Red Tea 1. Writing 2. RB no P 3. SODA P until receive AA 4. RT - response. \< 30 days under UCC. Fact Q.
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Standing General Rule
CS in OoL Concrete Stake in Outcome of Litigation
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Dismissal w/ Prejudice
VFJ on M. No relitigation. SID. Because **SID** is a bad kid in Toy Story. **S**ettlement, **I**nvol **D**ismiss
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Expressive Conduct
Expressive Conduct is done on **FaceBook** or **In Real Life** **FB** or **IRL(2c)** ----- Flag Burning Intended + Reasonably Likely to convey
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Conflicted Interest Transaction
KAM. Not conflicted about how I feel about KAM. D has Knowledge Approves Material Financial Benefit
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Accord/Satisfaction
NAPA under C for AltP. CR. NO Discharge, SODA. Until S, lib under O and A.
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Shopkeepers' Privilege
R T, F, S
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Fraud
FRAUD False Statement (mis)Representation Actually intended for π to rely Understandable Reliance by π Damages
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Process Required - DPD
**PSI vs. FAGE** Need **FUD** Can waive if **K + V** ---- **P**rocedural **S**afeguard & **I**nterest versus **F**iscal **A**dministrative **G**ov **E**fficiency **F**air process + **U**nbiased **D**ecisionmaker
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Equitable v Statutory Redemption
switch @ date of Foreclosure sale. FSP.
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Duress
Ass induced by IT leave NRA. (snowden)
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Service of Process must be done in how many days? Unless? What must court do if not?
90 days of filing the complaint, unless π shows good cause. Court must either 1) dismiss w/o prejudice or 2) order that service be made w/in specific time.
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Indirect Taxes ok if:
**GUST** I indirectly am blown over by GUSTs. **G**eo **U**niform in **S**tates **T**here
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Assumed Mortgage
ass**UME** **U and ME** both liable
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Appraisal Process
Process: **ONO,** **W**hat **D**elicate **S**kates! If Corp doesn't like how you use them, must file suit to determine Fair Value! 1. File Objection to transfer b4 or @ SH meeting where vote will take place 2. Not vote for plan 3. Send corp written demand for FV of shares 4. Deposit shares w/ corp as directed 5. If Corp doesn't want to pay SH demand, corp must fil suit to have ct determine FV
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SoF
SIKE SW by P2BC Identifies subject matter indication that K made EssT (CL = MT; UCC = Q)
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Attractive Nuisance
YURTS
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Congress's 14 5 Power
in 1905, einstein Enabled science by New Expansion/Creation of Relativity. E = mc2 was Congruent/Proportional to his knowledge of History. Enabling Clause to enforce 14A. No expansion or creation of new rights. Only to remedy violations cts make explicit. Congruent and proportional.
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PJ Analysis
Write: Power over Parties. Fed ct can exercise to the same extent as the State courts where the fed dist ct is located. The state statute must authorize PJ + must comport with the constitutional requirements of due process. When states Long Arm statute = full extent of Con, analysis mergers. Thus we ask: does ∆ have such min contacts w/ the forum so as not to offend the traditional notions of fair play and sub justice? **Relatedness?** Gen v Specific Jx. Specific = arises from ∆s contacts w/ state. Must be connection between FS and underlying controversy. **Contact?** PA + Foreseeability **Fairness?** State, πs interest, ∆s interest. Burden on ∆.
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Duty
**SCRAP**
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If a tenant unjustifiably abandons property, the landlord can:
SIR. Surrender - Ts liability determined based on whether L accepted Ts surrender. Surrender has to satisfy SoF. If not found, T remains liable (Rent - Fair Rental Value). If yes, no liability. \_\_\_ Ignore Relet
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Public School Speech
Student: NO unless **SubD or DU** School: Yes if **RR** to **ATI**. Include **CirruS**. ATI = actual teaching interest CIrruS = cirrcular activity of school
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Possible Defects of Marketable Title
**FAZE**. 1. **F**uture interests w/o agreement 2. **A**dverse Possession, unquieted 3. **Z**oning ord violation 4. **E**ncumberances (servititudes, mortgages)
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Will Formation
These Idiots Will Score, 2+ 18 1. Testamentary Intent 2. Written 3. Signed by T (liberal definition) 4. 2+ Ws of T's signing (or T's acknowledgement of previous signature or will) 5. 18+
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Incorporation by Reference
If I **DIE**, I want my referenced document incorporated in the will 1. **D**escribe writing sufficiently in will to permit its identification AND 2. **I**ntent by T to incorporate the writing 3. **E**xistence at time will was executed
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Mental (Testamentary) Capacity
Contestant is trying to **DIPP** into Ts stuff by invalidating will 1. **Di**sposition: Disposition being made in will 2. **I**nstrument: Nature of the instrument that T is signing 3. **P**roperty: Nature and extent of her property 4. **P**eople: Persons who are natural objects of Ts bounty (family members)
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Undue Influence
Final OPUS to take Ts shit. 1. Opportunity to exert UI 2. Participation by wrongdoer in drafting of the will 3. Unnatural Result 4. Susceptibility of T to UI (physical, mental, or financial)
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Revival of Will
CL: earlier will **automatically** revived if subsequent revoked Modern: PIE, because **PIE** revives your blood sugar. OR republication/reexecution. UPC: partial revocation by subseqent instrument --\> auto revival unless T did not intend revival. ----- **P**hysical Act Revocation of W2 **I**ntent to revive **E**xistence of W1 still
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Proceeds - Definition
**CIRCA** **C**ollected/distributed on account of collateral **I**nsurance payable by loss of collateral **C**laims arising from loss/nonconformity/defect/interference w/ collateral **R**ights from the collateral **A**cquired on sale, lease or other disposition of collateral
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S's delivery obligations in a Shipment K
**CAN** (1) Common Carrier (2) Arrangements for delivery (3) Notification to Buyer
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Pruduent Investor Rule
ABCDE ## Footnote 1. Act as a reasonably prudent investor 2. Balance return with Potential Risk 3. Commingling not allowed 4. Diversify investments 5. Earn reasonable rate of return (keep trust productive)
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Spendthrift Trust Execeptions
**JANS2** Creditor cannot reach a B's spendthrift trust interest except 1. Judgment creditor who provided services for the protection of Bs interest in the trust 2. Alimony or child support 3. Necessities-provider (in some states only) 4. State or fed gov claim (federal tax lien) OR 5. Settlor = Beneficiary. (where S retains an interest - revocable trust)
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No REP
POV B'GOSH (1) Paint on car (2) Open Fields (3) Visible from public airspace (4) Bank account records (5) Garbage at curb (6) Odor from property (7) Sound of voice (8) Handwriting
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Double Jep Exceptions
You have to be **SHARP** to play jeopardy (1) **S**eparate trials for charges requested by ∆ (2) **H**ung jury (3) **A**ppeal successful by ∆- based on weight rather than sufficiency of evidence (4) **R**equests by ∆ to end or necessity to end (not on merits) (ex: medical emergency in trial) (5) **P**lea Bargain Breach
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6A - Confrontation Clause
**TUNE** ## Footnote (1) **T**estimonial evidence GIT: gather info NTOE: used to help police in ongoing emergency (2) **U**navailable (3) **N**o opportunity for cross = (4) Exclude evidence
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No leading Qs on direct unless W is
**HAIRY** ## Footnote (1) Hostile (2) Adverse Party or Identified with AP (3) Introductory (4) Recall - unable to (5) Young
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Collateral Order Doctrine
**COD = COD** 1. **C**ollateral to the merits 2. **O**ther (trial) ct has conclusively determined 3. **D**at thing is pretty much unreviewable on appeal
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What is the best defense to a strict lib tort claim?
Ass of Risk (Unreasonable or reasonable + K + Vol)
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What factors will a court consider when determining if something is an abnormally dangerous activity?
High degree of risk Risk of serious harm Inability to eliminate risk, even with due care Common usage and Remoteness (appropriateness of location where activity conducted)
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Under FRCP, can a judge poll jurors individually after a verdict is returned but before the jury is discharged, on its own? If there is a lack of unanimity among all or # of jurors parties stipulated to needed for verdict, can the court grant a new trial on its own?
Yes. FRCP 48. Yep. OR it can make the jury deliberate further.
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P sues Bar for accident caused by its drunk patron. W to testify that on night of accident, patron was really drunk. Then to testify that he said on that night to his friend "he was so drunk, he couldn't even stand up." Admissible as a PCS?
NO! No bolstering. W credibility must be attacked before he can bolster. This would be admissible as a PSI.
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Can a person consent to defamation? Is this an absolute defense?
Yep. and Yep. You can 'invite' the defamation. For example, if professor denied tenure and asks org to represent him on the action to reinstate. The university could reasonably assume that professor allowed the publication of the statement because he was the one that initiated the action.
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Does the court of appeals have unfettered discretion in deciding whether to hear an appeal granting or denying class action certification? If the CoA agrees to hear, are the proceedings at the district ct stayed?
Yep. Nope.
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Does the Speech and Debate Clause immunity extend to legislative aids who engage in acts that would be immune if performed by the legislator?
Yes.
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What does the Speech and Debate Clause protect legislators from?
**Civil or criminal suits** *related to* their legislative actions and from **grand jury** investigations related to those actions.
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Commission created to 5-member Commission to: 1. investigate automobile safety 2. make recommendations to Congress for new laws 3. make further rules est safety and performance standards 4. prosecute violations of the act. Congress appoints 2 of the members. Car manufacturer wants to enjoin enforcement of the Commission's rules. What should the court do?
allow the commission to continue investigating auto safety and making recs to Congress because Congress can appoint its own officers to carry out ***internal legislative tasks.*** Congress has broad ***investigatory power.*** Note: the Commission can't prosecute because Congress can't appoint members of a body with **administrative or enforcement powers.**
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Is Congress's taxing power plenary?
Yep. RRR and ARA. Reasonably related to revenue or Authority to regulate activity.
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Spending - Strings Rule
Congress can put strings on $$ to **RR**, if there is a **CLUE** why **R**easonably **R**elated, **C**ongress can **L**egislate (no) **U**ndue coercion **E**xpressly Stated
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Expert W can state opinion when:
**RREPOS** **R**elevant + **R**eliable **E**xpert Qualification **P**robability reasonable re opinion **O**pinion **S**upported by fact basis
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6A - IAC Test (2 Prongs)
*Strickland v Washington* **BOS BFRP** 1. below **objective** standard of reasonableness 2. **but for, reasonable probability** (not CCE standard)
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Misrepresentation Theory of Products Lib
same as fraud. * *F**alsity known by ∆ (mis) **R**epresentation by ∆ * *A**cutally wanted π to rely * *U**nderstandable reliance by π * *D**amages + Prox Cause
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Ways to Bring Constructive Eviction Claim
LL must fail to provide something he has a **legal duty** to provide. Check: **LISA** If duty, then **SING** * *L**ease Itself * *I**WH (R only) * *S**tatute * *As**sumption of Repair Sub Interfere, Notice, Goodbye
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Trusts - Duty of Loyalty of Trustee
T = DoL to act in BIOBs.
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Duty of Care - Trustees
T has duty to prudently administer the trust. Almost all states have adopted a form of the **UPIA** (Uniform Prudent Investor Act). The UPIA states that a trustee must administer the trust as ***a RPP using reasonable care, skill and caution.***
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Duty of Care - Prudent Investor Rule - Trusts
**ABCDE** **A**ct as a Reasonably Prudent Investor **B**alance Risk with Return **C**ommingling not allowed **D**iversify investments **E**arn a reasonable rate of return (keep trust productive) \*look @ portfolio as a whole
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Remedies for Breach of Trust
Suspending or remove T Decrease compensation Compel T to perform duties Damages Ask court for any other appropriate relief
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In a self-dealing trustee case, what remedies are avaliable?
Bs can **rescind** and ask for the purchase price to be **set aside**, or **recover any profits from T.**
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Cy Pres
A charitable trust might terminate if the charitable purpose becomes unlawful, impractical, impossible. However, cy pres might save the trust. Common law doctrine and part of the UTC. Elements: **3I NAG** 1. **3I:** illegal, impossible, impractical 2. **N**o **A**lt Named 2. **G**eneral Charitable Intent
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Spousal Immunity
**SPOU**sal **IMM**unity. **S**poken **P**rior **O**r **U**ntil **IMM**ediate end of marriage Criminal only. T-Spouse holds.
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Judicial Notice
**C A&R D CK of Jx** Civil: conclusive on jury Crim: Pros met BoProd on issue