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1. A county court in Illinois is deciding a case involving an issue that has never been addressed before in that state's courts. The Iowa Supreme Court, however, recently decided a case involving a very similar fact pattern. Is the Illinois court obligated to follow the Iowa Supreme Court's decision on the issue? If the United States Supreme Court has decided a similar case, would that decision be binding on the Illinois court?
2. Sue uses her smartphone to purchase a video security system for her architectural firm from Tipton, Inc., a company that is located in a different state. The system arrives a month after the projected delivery date, is of poor quality, and does not function as advertised. Sue files a suit against Tipton in a state court. Does the court in Sue's state have jurisdiction over Tipton? What factors will the court consider?
3. Techplate Corporation learns that a federal administrative agency is considering a rule that will have a negative impact on the firm's ability to do business. Does the firm have any opportunity to express its opinion about the pending rule? Explain.
4. Dana takes her roommate's credit card without permission, intending to charge expenses that she incurs on a vacation. Her first stop is a gas station, where she uses the card to pay for gas. With respect to the gas station, has she committed a crime? If so, what is it?
5. Joli receives a letter from Kerin saying that he has a book at a certain price. Joli signs and returns the letter to Kerin. When Kenn delivers the book, Joli sends it back, claiming that they do not have a contract. Kern) claims they do. What standards determine whether these
parties have a contract?
6. Dyna tells Ed that she will pay him $1,000 to set fire to her store so that she can collect under a fire insurance policy. Ed sets fire to the store, but Dyna refuses to pay. Can Ed recover? Why or why not?
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What were total expenditures for the debt service fund
: A Debt Service Fund is created to pay $1,000,000, 10-year, 5% bonds which were issued on April 1, 2015. What were total EXPENDITURES for the Debt Service Fund
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Discuss the basic concepts of self-control theory
: Of all the theories discussed in class, which theory do you feel best explains crime in your area? Be sure to list examples of how the theory ties.
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Explain the type of duties you carried out that day
: Write a paragraph that explains type of duties you carried out that day. Describe why you found particular task or event to be unusual or of special interest.
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Mandate to select between two mutually exclusive projects
: As the CEO of a large corporation, you have been given the mandate to select between two mutually exclusive projects
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Does the firm have any opportunity to express its opinion
: If the United States Supreme Court has decided a similar case, would that decision be binding on the Illinois court?
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What amount is reported as revenues for the fiscal year
: Given the following account balances: What amount is reported as REVENUES for the fiscal year 10-01-16 to 9-30-17
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How does each role affect and impact shaping substantive law
: Who are the various personnel who participate in the courtroom? How does each role affect and impact shaping procedural law(s)? How does each role affect.
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What is your current net worth
: you have an unpaid balance on your school loan of $12,591.22 to pay your tuition for last year. What is your current net worth?
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Why is descartes method of doubt not workable
: Why is Descartes's method of doubt not workable, according to Spinoza? (a) We are not free to withhold our consent from judgments
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