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Wanna Be a Lawyer? Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you recognize these lawyer terms. Good luck with it! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,993

Updated
Nov 11 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4324

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (7/10), Guest 174 (5/10), blackavar72 (5/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Your neighbor moves their fence two feet over into your property. You do not contest this action. Over time, they can take over that two foot strip legally. What is this called? Hint

Squatter's rights

Encroachment stoppage

Libel

Slander

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Question 2 of 10

2. You pay your apartment manager the monthly rent. The apartment manager then takes everyone's rent money and (instead of passing it to the apartment owner) loses it all while playing the horses. What is this called? Hint

Preplanned conveyance

Embezzlement

Power of attorney

Investing

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does the term 'bailment' mean? Hint

To entrust personal property to another person

The amount of stolen property recovered

The terms of stolen property release

The pool of courtroom security officials

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Question 4 of 10

4. In US law, a malicious act to 'intentionally' cause damage to property is called what? Hint

Malicious mischief

Intestacy

Mandamus

Vandalism

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Question 5 of 10

5. A person knocks you to the ground in an attempt to steal your watch, causing serious bodily harm. What crime is this? Hint

Robbery

Assault

Aggravated assault

Battery

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the legal term 'mayhem'? Hint

The intended maiming or disfigurement of a person

The intentional use of another person's property without their consent

The illegal breeding of an animal

An intoxicated state which results in damage

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Question 7 of 10

7. Someone who steals property, knowing it is wrong but unable to stop themselves, may have a clinical disorder known as what? Hint

Kleptomania

Hydrophobia

Claustrophobia

Anorexia

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the improper use of your property that was entrusted to someone else called? Hint

Felony abandonment

Theft

Rape

Conversion

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Question 9 of 10

9. A breach of your right, or a civil wrong against you is called what? Hint

Tort

Reciprocal interlock

Murder

Negligence

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Question 10 of 10

10. Larceny is a term used to describe what? Hint

The unlawful taking of the personal property of another person without violence

Using non-public information to buy stocks or bonds

Making claims about a person which is not true

To illegally obtain interest money not earned and re-invest it (larcene)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Your neighbor moves their fence two feet over into your property. You do not contest this action. Over time, they can take over that two foot strip legally. What is this called?

Answer: Squatter's rights

You and your neighbor must both understand that the fence encroaches into your property. If you do not make them aware of this, they can eventually own that property. If you do not approve of their encroachment, you must notify them of the trespass in writing.

Answer: Embezzlement

Embezzlement is the illegal taking of someone's money, and using it for something other than that for which it was intended.

3. What does the term 'bailment' mean?

Answer: To entrust personal property to another person

Taking clothes to be laundered, checking your hat and coat at a restaurant, or even loaning your lawnmower to a neighbor, are all examples of bailment. The receiving person must take responsible and reasonable care for your property. If your mower blows up while the neighbor is using it, they are not legally liable for repairs.

However, if they ran over a brick, then they did not take responsible care for the machine and are then liable. If your coat and hat are stolen while under the restaurant's care, they may be liable also, regardless of what their disclaimers are.

4. In US law, a malicious act to 'intentionally' cause damage to property is called what?

Answer: Vandalism

The difference between malicious mischief and vandalism is the 'act to intentionally cause damage'. 'Toilet-papering' a house is not vandalism. Throwing an egg at a house with the goal of making a mess is not vandalism. However, throwing the egg with the intention of breaking a window is. Vandalism by a child in all states does not always result in the parent being legally liable for damage.

5. A person knocks you to the ground in an attempt to steal your watch, causing serious bodily harm. What crime is this?

Answer: Aggravated assault

If you were in a fight and were knocked to the ground, the crime would be assault and battery. An intent to murder, rob, rape, or any bodily harm in the process of robbery is aggravated assault.

6. What is the legal term 'mayhem'?

Answer: The intended maiming or disfigurement of a person

A very misunderstood legal term, mayhem is the term used to alter another person's physical or mental function. The law has also been used to prosecute in the abuse of animals.

7. Someone who steals property, knowing it is wrong but unable to stop themselves, may have a clinical disorder known as what?

Answer: Kleptomania

Kleptomania is normally defined as an impulse control disorder, although there is some dispute over whether it is a genuine psychiatric disorder, or just an excuse for theft.

8. What is the improper use of your property that was entrusted to someone else called?

Answer: Conversion

If you gave your vehicle to a mechanic to be repaired while you were on vacation, then the mechanic repaired your car and rented it out until you returned, this would be conversion. If a parking valet took your vehicle to a party or joyride while you were in a theater, this is also conversion.

9. A breach of your right, or a civil wrong against you is called what?

Answer: Tort

Often times, a tort and a crime are confused. If someone carelessly bumps into your car making a dent in your bumper, this is a tort. A crime is a wrongful act against society.

10. Larceny is a term used to describe what?

Answer: The unlawful taking of the personal property of another person without violence

Scam artists are often charged with larceny. Buying land in Florida that ends up being swamp land might be an example. There is a difference between a seller 'puffing' their product versus a wilful and wrongful intent to deceive the buyer for profit.

Source: Author Nightmare

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