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Examination1Summary

Category

# of
Multiple
Choice
Questions

Learning Objective: 01-01 Identify the respective makers of the

different types of law (constitutions; statutes; common law; and
administrative regulations and decisions).

Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the type of law that takes

precedence when two types of law conflict. (Be prepared for an
essay case question based on Young v. Beck and a multiple
choice case question on Trentadue v. Gordon.)

Learning Objective: 01-03 Explain the basic differences between

the criminal law and civil law classifications.

Learning Objective: 01-05 Describe the respective roles of

adhering to precedent (stare decisis) and distinguishing
precedent in case law reasoning.

Learning Objective: 01-06 Identify what courts focus on when

applying the major statutory interpretation techniques (plain
meaning; legislative purpose; legislative history; and general

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public purpose).

Learning Objective: 23-03 List the primary ways to acquire

ownership of personal property.

Learning Objective: 23-04 Explain how the rights of finders of

abandoned; lost; and mislaid property differ.

Learning Objective: 23-05 List and discuss the elements that are
necessary for making a valid gift of property.

Learning Objective: 23-06 List the three essential elements of a

bailment.

Learning Objective: 23-07 List and compare the three different

types of bailment.

Learning Objective: 24-03 Explain and distinguish among the

various forms of ownership of real property.

Learning Objective: 24-04 Explain the legal effects of easements

and restrictive covenants as well as the duties of property
owners toward third persons. (Be prepared for a multiple choice
case question on Gardner v. Jefferys.)

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Learning Objective: 24-05 Distinguish the various ways in which

ownership of real property is transferred and how title to
property can be assured. Notice Types of Listing Contracts
regarding one question. (Also, be prepared for an essay case
question based on Schlichting v. Cotter.)

Learning Objective: 24-07 Explain governmental powers to

control and purchase private land and the constitutional limits
on those powers. (Also, be prepared for an essay case question
based on Kilo v. City of New London.)

Learning Objective: 26-01 List and explain the requirements for

a valid will.

Learning Objective: 26-03 Identify and explain the legal tools

("advance directives") available for planning for possible future
disability.

Learning Objective: 26-06 Explain the concept of trust; identify

various types of trusts; and explain the powers and
responsibilities of a trustee.

Chapter 1 - Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 23 - Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 24 - Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 26 - Multiple Choice Questions

Topic: Acquiring Ownership of Lost Property

Topic: Acquiring Ownership of Personal Property

Topic: Acquisition of Real Property

Topic: Bailments

Topic: Interests in Real Property Owned by Others

Topic: Land Use Control

Topic: Legal Reasoning

Topic: Rights and Interests in Real Property

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Topic: The Functions of Law

Topic: Trusts

Topic: Types and Classifications of Law

Topic: Wills

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