Business Law Question

Please answer all questions thoroughly–these are midterm questions to check understanding and concepts comprehension. Detailed answers are required

Bus 12A
Mid-Term Exam
Short Essay Study Questions
(Ch. 1 – 9)
1.
What is the primary function of law?
2.
What is the doctrine of stare decisis? Why is it important?
3.
What is the Commerce Clause? How is it significant?
4.
What is jurisdiction? How does jurisdiction over a person or property
differ from subject matter jurisdiction?
5.
Explain the basis on which a court exercises jurisdiction over a business
located outside the state.
6.
Define an issue of fact and an issue of law.
7.
What is the difference between the legal concepts of standing and
capacity?
8.
What is a tort?
9.
Describe the difference in the intent required for an intentional tort and an
unintentional tort.
10.
What are the elements of a cause of action for negligence?
11.
What is a cybertort, and how are tort theories being applied in cyberspace?
12.
What is meant by strict liability? In what circumstances is strict liability
applied?
13.
If a plaintiff has a claim for a physical injury suffered, identify what he or
she may recover in court.
14.
What protection do a) trademarks, b) patents, and c) copyrights offer?
15.
What are the ways someone may legally use a copyrighted work?