Reference no: EM132205747
1. The American legal system is based on a system of using legal precedents. This system follows the principle of
stare decisis.
jus soli.
ius utendi.
habeas corpus.
2. Clarence had a suit brought against him by Joseph in the district court, alleging that Clarence did not adhere to the provisions of a contract that they had signed. Here, Clarence is the
bailee.
plaintiff.
defendant.
appellant.
3. The defendant's request for the court to rule on the plaintiff's case based on the documents submitted, alleging there are no triable issues of fact to be decided, is known as a motion for
directed verdict.
judgment notwithstanding the verdict.
summary judgment.
dismissal judgment.
4. An employment relationship where there is no contractual obligation to remain in the relationship is known as a(n) _____ employment.
noncompete
good faith
yellow-dog
at-will
5. Jill is a marketing manager for Beta Co., located in a state recognizing at-will employment as well as its exceptions. Jill reports one of her bosses for harassment. The next day, Jill is fired. Based on these facts, Jill most likely has a claim for wrongful discharge based on the _____ exception.
public policy
retaliatory discharge
doctrine of promissory estoppel
implied covenant of good faith