Using the principle of double effect, evaluate the act of “Killing of the drug lord instead of the poor people involved in drugs” whether it is morally acceptable or not. Principle 1: The action is good itself or at least in different (YES or NO) Principle 2: The good effect must come first before the […]

Summarize the “filtering” concept in criminal justice described by Clear and the implications of this “filtering” for corrections systems.

The JM Contracts Text includes an excerpt of TA Operating Corp. v. Solar Applications Engineering, Inc. 191 S.W.3d 173 (Tex. Ct. App. 2005) [Section 9.6, p. 298].  The case concerns a dispute between a building contractor (Solar) and it’s customer (TA) and turns on the interpretation of a contract provision as either a condition precedent […]

TQ6.1: In what circumstances might a person who views video content on a digital device not be regarded as a “consumer” under the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA)?   TQ6.2: To constitute a “knowing disclosure” of personal information under the VPPA, what kind of information must be disclosed to a third party?   TQ6.3: Could […]

Art Supply Store is closing and holding a going out of business sale.  Painter, having just made an offer to lease a large studio space from Landlord, offers to purchase all of Art Supply’s remaining inventory for $15,000 cash, to be paid within 5 days.  Painter requires the purchase to be conditioned upon the studio […]

Which statement below most accurately describes the enforceability of oral contracts? Group of answer choices Oral contracts are generally not enforceable because the parties will not admit what the terms actually are Oral contracts are sometimes enforceable, but only in the case of low value agreements Oral contracts are generally enforceable, even for very high […]

Mega Corp (“Mega”) and Galactic Industries (“Galactic”) have been engaged in protracted negotiations for the sale of Galactic’s Hyper-Space division to Mega.  After months of negotiations, the parties made a deal and the lawyers reduced the terms to writing on May 10th.  Article 72(f) of the final contract says:   Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together […]

Which of the following agreements, if any, would NOT require a contract in writing to satisfy the requirements of the Statute of Frauds? Group of answer choices Dad promises Daughter he will pay off her student loans if she marries Prince Charming Dad promises to sell Daughter his beach house for $100 when she graduates […]

The following exchange of text messages is the entire record between Buyer and Seller. Seller:  Hey, we’re overstocked on Standard Size Gizmo’s and my manager said to offer you 100 cases for a total price of $1,000 delivered to your warehouse   Buyer: DEAL! Has a legally binding contract been formed?  Discuss why or why […]

One of the most unsettling impacts of data breaches is that often consumers, and even the entities whose systems have been breached, have no idea of the extent of the breach or the likely damage that may flow from the breach. Can you think of any ways that the law could more effectively address these […]