Real Estate Law Ch.1 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The primary purpose of most civil lawsuits is to:
A
Compensate a person who has been harmed
2
Q
A person who commits a tort:
A
Has violated the standards of reasonable conduct imposed by law
3
Q
An unconstitutional law:
A
Exceeds the powers granted to the government
4
Q
Who usually issues an ordinance?
A
A City Council
5
Q
The main purpose of the doctrine of state decisis is to:
A
Make court decisions more consistent and predictable
6
Q
X sued Y for breach of contract, claiming $175,000 in damages. Which kind of state court did X file suit in?
A
Court of common pleas
