BLAW 3201 Chapter 1: Brief Hypotheticals

Stuart has been charged with burglary of an apartment building. The prosecutor must prove Stuart's guilt:

beyond a reasonable doubt

Alexandra has sued Wendy for failure to pay rent for their apartment. Which body of law will govern the lawsuit?

Civil law

The Constitution of the United States puts into which central principle of our government?

Separation of powers

Andrew purchased an original oil painting, but the painter refused to deliver the work of art. If he seeks to get an order to have the painting delivered. He will request an order for:

specific performance

A new state law, passed by the legislature, mandates that all employers must prohibit employee texting in employer vehicles. The law further provides that any employer who allows an employee to text in its vehicles is subject to a court order requiring the employer to enforce the law. This law is a matter of:

substantive law

If the State of Michingan passed laws that regulate the ensuring of free impartial municipal election, which essential function of law do these laws serve?

Preservation of the state

Next month, Mexico seeks to enter into a treaty with the State of Texas over water rights involving the Rio Grande. Is this treaty constitutional under the U.S. Constitution?

No, a treaty is an agreement among independent nations and Texas is not an independent nation.

Dylan believes that his neighbor, Nancy, is improperly erecting a fence on Dylan's property. Despite efforts to get Nancy to stop the construction of the fence, she refuses. Dylan then sues Nancy and seeks only an injunction from a court to stop the fence's construction. What type of judicial relief is Dylan seeking from the court?

equity

Wendy sued Greg for a breach of contract, but the trial court found in favor of Greg. If Wendy chooses to appeal her case, her party status on appeal is known as:

appellant

If the case of Johnson vs. Texas decided by the United States Supreme Court, where would the opinion of the court be published?

U.S. Supreme Court Reports