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Basic New York State Law Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the basics of New York State law and general principles which may be applicable throughout the United States.

A multiple-choice quiz by gordonis99. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
gordonis99

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
273,129

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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484

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Question 1 of 10

1. Donald Trump wants to sell Trump Towers to Monty Hall. Donald and Monty agree that the sale price will be $13.7 million dollars. What requires them to memorialize the deal in writing? Hint

The Doctrine of Door Number One

The Principle of Res Judicata

Article 7 of the New York State Constitution

The Statute of Frauds

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Question 2 of 10

2. Judge Dread is considering a motion for two litigants. Each of the litigants have presented Judge Dread with a Memorandum of Law, citing cases they believe support their positions. What principle must Judge Dread follow in considering the cases presented by the litigants while deciding the motion? Hint

Res Judicata

Stare Decisis

Collateral Estoppel

You get what you pay for

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Question 3 of 10

3. Felix wants to sue Oscar for punching him in the nose during an argument over the best place to display Oscar's sterling silver tea set in the apartment they share together. How would Felix commence the action against Oscar? Hint

By telling Oscar that he wants to know the name of his lawyer

By serving Oscar with a Summons

By filing a Summons and Complaint

By filing a Note of Issue

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Question 4 of 10

4. Bob got some bad news from his physician, Dr. Mengele. The good doctor informed Bob that he had a tumor on his left kidney, and the kidney would need to be removed. After the surgery, Bob found out that Dr. Mengele took out the wrong kidney and he now wants to sue Dr. Mengele. Bob's lawyer told him that he would need to prove four elements to prove Dr. Mengele's negligence at trial. Those four elements of negligence are Duty, Breach of Duty, Damages and what else? Hint

Probable Cause

That Dr. Mengele had not been drinking before the surgery

Consent

Proximate Cause

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ren owns a delivery service and employs Stimpy as one of his delivery persons. One day, while Stimpy is delivering a rare three-toed speckle-throated yak to Amy's Animal Emporium, he accidentally drove the delivery truck into a telephone pole while reaching for some french-fries on the seat next to him and the yak was killed. Amy wants to sue somebody for her loss on the yak which she had already paid for. What doctrine should Amy consider in deciding who to sue? Hint

Eminent Domain

Excusable Harm

An Eye for an Eye

Respondeat Superior

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Question 6 of 10

6. Paris Hilton was going to visit her new pastor, Father Guido Sarducci in New York City, for some spiritual advice. During the course of their discussion, Paris revealed to Father Sarducci that she had been driving while drunk and struck Emily, a pedestrian. Paris asked the good priest to forgive her of her sins. What impact will the confession have on Paris's trial for damages brought against her by Emily? Hint

None, Father Guido cannot be compelled to reveal the conversation

There is no privilege for communications to clergy and she will be found guilty

She will be found guilty with respect to liability only, due to the confession

The confession will be considered only for the damages part of the trial, and she will likely have to pay Emily a high price

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Question 7 of 10

7. Homer Simpson was recently found by police, standing over the slashed and mutilated dead body of Montgomery Burns. Homer was holding a broken Bottle of Duff's beer, and covered in the dead man's blood. Which of these elements is not required to be proven by District Attorney Marsha Clark at Homer's murder trial? Hint

That Homer Intended to kill Mr. Burns

Homer's motive for killing Mr. Burns

That Homer was the person who actually killed Mr. Burns

Homer was guilty of killing Mr. Burns beyond a reasonable doubt

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Question 8 of 10

8. Howard Cunningham decides that he wants to prepare a Will, to see to the needs of his wife and children (except for his son Chuck, who he has neither seen nor heard from in 15 years) in the event of his untimely demise. Howard is sick and in the hospital when his lawyer brings the Will to him to sign. Howard is so sick, that he cannot hold the pen himself to sign it. Howard asks his good friend, Arthur Fonzarelli to help him. Arthur puts the pen in Howard's hand and helps move Howard's hand to sign the will. Howard promptly dies. Assuming all formalities have otherwise been observed in the execution of the Will, is the Will invalid due to the way it was signed?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Obi-wan Kenobi has just invented a new construction tool which he decides to call a "Light-Saber Saw." Obviously, the snazzy sounding "Light-Saber Saw" has great commercial appeal and he wants to use it as the brand name for his new invention, so that nobody else can call their cheap knock-off a "Light-Saber Saw". What should he apply for? Hint

A Trademark

A Writ of Habeas Corpus

A Patent

A Lobotomy Order

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Question 10 of 10

10. O.J Simpson has just been convicted of killing his ex-wife in a murder trial, held in the New York State Supreme Court and sentenced to life in prison. The Juice doesn't like the jail so he asks his lawyer, Ronnie Cochran (Johnnie Cochran's son, Johnnie died a while back) to file an appeal. What court is Ronnie most likely to appeal to? Hint

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court

The Court of Appeals

The Supreme Court of New York is the highest court of the state and no appeal lies therefrom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Donald Trump wants to sell Trump Towers to Monty Hall. Donald and Monty agree that the sale price will be $13.7 million dollars. What requires them to memorialize the deal in writing?

Answer: The Statute of Frauds

The Statute of Frauds requires that all transactions of real property be in writing.

Answer: Stare Decisis

The practice of deciding new cases with reference to former decisions, or precedents, became a cornerstone of the English and American judicial systems and is referred to as Stare Decisis.

Answer: By filing a Summons and Complaint

In New York, an action is commenced by filing a Summons and Complaint or Summons with Notice.

Answer: Proximate Cause

The four basic elements of any suit for negligence are Duty, Breach of Duty, Proximate Cause and Damages. Proximate Cause was explained and defined in the landmark decision of Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad, 248 N.Y. 339, decided by Justice Cardozo.

Answer: Respondeat Superior

Respondeat Superior is the doctrine that imposes vicarious liability on the employer for a tort committed by the employee.

Answer: None, Father Guido cannot be compelled to reveal the conversation

NY Civil Practice Law & Rules 4505 provides that the confession is privileged and Father Guido shall not be allowed to disclose the conversation unless Paris waives the privilege.

Answer: Homer's motive for killing Mr. Burns

Contrary to popular belief, New York law does not require the State to prove, or even address motive.

Answer: No

The fact that the testator could not physically sign the Will without someone putting a pen in his hand and moving it to help him sign the Will does not, by itself, invalidate the Will.

Answer: A Trademark

A Patent would protect the invention itself, a trademark would be most appropriate of the choices provided to protect Kenobi's use of the name.

Answer: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the trial level Court in New York State. Usually, appeals from a decision of the Supreme Court are taken to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in the department in which the trial occurred. The Court of Appeals is the highest Court in New York State and generally hears appeals from the Appellate Divisions.

The end of the line is the United States Supreme Court, from which no further appeal lies.

Source: Author gordonis99

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