AAMI LAW 411 - MORTUARY LAW EXAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
True or False: Funeral goods that are sold by the funeral home carry an implied warranty of
merchantability. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs only express
warranties. - Answers False.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs both express and
implied warranties. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allows Funeral Homes (sellers of merchandise) to
disclaim warranties if the seller does it by using specific language that is presented to consumers in a
clear and conspicuous manner. - Answers True.
True or False: Generally speaking, Funeral Directors are not liable for warranties made by
manufacturers. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Act requires that warranties must be labeled 'full' or 'limited.' -
Answers True.
True or False: The Department of Administration is a division of government that comes under the
Chief Justice of the Courts. - Answers False.
True or False: The Trial Level in the Federal Court System is the Circuit Court. - Answers False.
True or False: Administrative rules that are adopted by administrative agencies have the same force
and effect as statues. - Answers True.
Law that is primarily concerned with rules of conduct involving financial transactions between
individuals or legal entities is called? - Answers Business Law.
Warranties may cover all of the following except: - Answers Embalming.
The authority a court has to hear cases is called its: - Answers Jurisdiction.
The Doctrine of Stare Decisis is concerned with: - Answers Case Law.
What is the term to describe breaking into and entering another person's property in the night with
the intent to commit a felony or to steal property of value? - Answers Burglary.
The violation of a private wrong that causes injury to another person's physical well being, property or
reputation is? - Answers Tort.
The stealing of a vehicle while in transit is? - Answers Hijacking
The Ramrod Corporation, a major construction company, was planning on building a 1,000,000 square
foot mall in River City. In order for the Corporation to build the mall it needed to acquire several
zoning approvals. These approvals were being considered by the River City Zoning Board. James
Ramrod, President, spoke to the members of the Board and he was very confident that 9 of the
members would vote in his favor. The questionable Board Member was Margaret Honest. Mr.
Raymond approached Ms. Honest and offered to build a swimming pool for her, if she agreed to vote
for his proposal. Ms. Honest agreed to the plan. What charges, if any, can be brought against Mr.
Ramrod and Ms. Honest? - Answers Bribery.
American Jurisprudence is based upon? - Answers English Common Law.
Marjorie sued her employer in Federal Court alleging violations of the Equal Employment Law and
requested a trial. In which of the Federal Courts did Marjorie file her lawsuit? - Answers Federal
District Court.
A private wrong that causes injury to another person's physical well being, property or reputation? -
Answers Tort.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs only express warranties. -
Answers False.
True or False: Generally speaking when a bailment has been created the bailor must return the
identical goods which were placed in his or her care. - Answers False.
True or False: In a situation in which a bailment exists the person who transfers possession of goods is
the bailee and the person who receives the property is the bailor. - Answers False.
True or False: Rules that are adopted by Administrative agencies have the same force and effect as
Statues and Ordinances? - Answers True.
True or False: When a bailment is made the owner of the property transfers ownership of the goods
to the bailee. - Answers False.
True or False: The parties to a bailment are the assignor and the assignee. - Answers False.
True or False: If a law is found to be contrary to the US Constitution the law is said to be
unconstitutional. - Answers True.
, Which of the following situations DOES NOT create a bailment? - Answers Receiving a commission on
the sale of personal property.
A bailment in which consideration is present is? - Answers Mutual benefit bailment.
Margie was going on vacation and she asked Jeremy if she could leave her jewelry with him because
she did not want to leave it at home. This bailment is a? - Answers Bailment for the sole benefit of the
bailor.
When a court declares that a law is contrary to the U.S. Constitution, the law is declared to be: -
Answers Unconstitutional.
One is guilty of a _______ nuisance when he interferes with the enjoyment of someone's personal
property. - Answers
The John's Manville Co. had their asbestos plant located in the middle of Manville, NJ. The company
poured its poisonous waste into the town's water supply. The City of Manville sued the company
alleging several violations of the environmental law and of what tort? - Answers Public Nuisance.
Which of the following defenses are used for slander and libel cases.
I Truth
II Contributory Negligence
III Comparative Negligence
IV Privilege - Answers I & IV
Generally, State & Federal Governments are divided into 3 Branches which are?
I Executive
II Judicial
III Legislative
IV Administrative - Answers I & II & III
Jason stole Jerome's car and was charged with Grand Theft Auto. What tort, if any, would Jason be
charged with? - Answers Conversion.
Which of the following items WOULD NOT be involved in the Tort of Conversion? - Answers In-ground
swimming pool.
If a guest in your home unintentionally leaves her wallet, what kind of bailment, if any would be
created? - Answers Constructive Bailment.
When there is a bailment for the benefit of the bailee what type of care is required? - Answers Great
Extraordinary Care.
The power of courts to address legal issues concerning the internet comes from the US Constitution.
Which power gives the courts the authority to decide this type of case? - Answers Implied power.
A defamatory statement that is recorded on a video cassette is considered to be? - Answers Libel.
True or False: A violation of a private wrong is a tort. - Answers True.
True or False: In addition to the district court, circuit court and the supreme court there are
specialized courts in the federal judiciary system? - Answers True.
True or False: An oral contract is valid? - Answers True.
True or False: The difference between fraud and innocent misrepresentation is intent? - Answers
True.
True or False: One of the main characteristics of a bailment is the fact that both possession and
ownership are transferred? - Answers False.
True or False: When goods are involved in a bailment the owner of the goods expects to receive the
same goods back at the termination of the bailment. - Answers True.
True or False: The funeral home has constructive possession of a dead human body. - Answers False.
True or False: The next-of-kin has constructive possession of a dead human body. - Answers True.
True or False: The funeral home has actual possession of a dead human body. - Answers True.
True or False: The next-of-kin has actual possession of a dead human body. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailee is slight care. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailor is that of great extraordinary care. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailor is that of slight care. - Answers True.
True or False: The courts of the U.S. consider a dead human body to be property and the next-of-kin
may sell the organs. - Answers False.
True or False: A dead human body is considered to be Quasi-Property? - Answers True.
True or False: Funeral goods that are sold by the funeral home carry an implied warranty of
merchantability. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs only express
warranties. - Answers False.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs both express and
implied warranties. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act allows Funeral Homes (sellers of merchandise) to
disclaim warranties if the seller does it by using specific language that is presented to consumers in a
clear and conspicuous manner. - Answers True.
True or False: Generally speaking, Funeral Directors are not liable for warranties made by
manufacturers. - Answers True.
True or False: The Magnuson-Moss Act requires that warranties must be labeled 'full' or 'limited.' -
Answers True.
True or False: The Department of Administration is a division of government that comes under the
Chief Justice of the Courts. - Answers False.
True or False: The Trial Level in the Federal Court System is the Circuit Court. - Answers False.
True or False: Administrative rules that are adopted by administrative agencies have the same force
and effect as statues. - Answers True.
Law that is primarily concerned with rules of conduct involving financial transactions between
individuals or legal entities is called? - Answers Business Law.
Warranties may cover all of the following except: - Answers Embalming.
The authority a court has to hear cases is called its: - Answers Jurisdiction.
The Doctrine of Stare Decisis is concerned with: - Answers Case Law.
What is the term to describe breaking into and entering another person's property in the night with
the intent to commit a felony or to steal property of value? - Answers Burglary.
The violation of a private wrong that causes injury to another person's physical well being, property or
reputation is? - Answers Tort.
The stealing of a vehicle while in transit is? - Answers Hijacking
The Ramrod Corporation, a major construction company, was planning on building a 1,000,000 square
foot mall in River City. In order for the Corporation to build the mall it needed to acquire several
zoning approvals. These approvals were being considered by the River City Zoning Board. James
Ramrod, President, spoke to the members of the Board and he was very confident that 9 of the
members would vote in his favor. The questionable Board Member was Margaret Honest. Mr.
Raymond approached Ms. Honest and offered to build a swimming pool for her, if she agreed to vote
for his proposal. Ms. Honest agreed to the plan. What charges, if any, can be brought against Mr.
Ramrod and Ms. Honest? - Answers Bribery.
American Jurisprudence is based upon? - Answers English Common Law.
Marjorie sued her employer in Federal Court alleging violations of the Equal Employment Law and
requested a trial. In which of the Federal Courts did Marjorie file her lawsuit? - Answers Federal
District Court.
A private wrong that causes injury to another person's physical well being, property or reputation? -
Answers Tort.
The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is a federal statue which governs only express warranties. -
Answers False.
True or False: Generally speaking when a bailment has been created the bailor must return the
identical goods which were placed in his or her care. - Answers False.
True or False: In a situation in which a bailment exists the person who transfers possession of goods is
the bailee and the person who receives the property is the bailor. - Answers False.
True or False: Rules that are adopted by Administrative agencies have the same force and effect as
Statues and Ordinances? - Answers True.
True or False: When a bailment is made the owner of the property transfers ownership of the goods
to the bailee. - Answers False.
True or False: The parties to a bailment are the assignor and the assignee. - Answers False.
True or False: If a law is found to be contrary to the US Constitution the law is said to be
unconstitutional. - Answers True.
, Which of the following situations DOES NOT create a bailment? - Answers Receiving a commission on
the sale of personal property.
A bailment in which consideration is present is? - Answers Mutual benefit bailment.
Margie was going on vacation and she asked Jeremy if she could leave her jewelry with him because
she did not want to leave it at home. This bailment is a? - Answers Bailment for the sole benefit of the
bailor.
When a court declares that a law is contrary to the U.S. Constitution, the law is declared to be: -
Answers Unconstitutional.
One is guilty of a _______ nuisance when he interferes with the enjoyment of someone's personal
property. - Answers
The John's Manville Co. had their asbestos plant located in the middle of Manville, NJ. The company
poured its poisonous waste into the town's water supply. The City of Manville sued the company
alleging several violations of the environmental law and of what tort? - Answers Public Nuisance.
Which of the following defenses are used for slander and libel cases.
I Truth
II Contributory Negligence
III Comparative Negligence
IV Privilege - Answers I & IV
Generally, State & Federal Governments are divided into 3 Branches which are?
I Executive
II Judicial
III Legislative
IV Administrative - Answers I & II & III
Jason stole Jerome's car and was charged with Grand Theft Auto. What tort, if any, would Jason be
charged with? - Answers Conversion.
Which of the following items WOULD NOT be involved in the Tort of Conversion? - Answers In-ground
swimming pool.
If a guest in your home unintentionally leaves her wallet, what kind of bailment, if any would be
created? - Answers Constructive Bailment.
When there is a bailment for the benefit of the bailee what type of care is required? - Answers Great
Extraordinary Care.
The power of courts to address legal issues concerning the internet comes from the US Constitution.
Which power gives the courts the authority to decide this type of case? - Answers Implied power.
A defamatory statement that is recorded on a video cassette is considered to be? - Answers Libel.
True or False: A violation of a private wrong is a tort. - Answers True.
True or False: In addition to the district court, circuit court and the supreme court there are
specialized courts in the federal judiciary system? - Answers True.
True or False: An oral contract is valid? - Answers True.
True or False: The difference between fraud and innocent misrepresentation is intent? - Answers
True.
True or False: One of the main characteristics of a bailment is the fact that both possession and
ownership are transferred? - Answers False.
True or False: When goods are involved in a bailment the owner of the goods expects to receive the
same goods back at the termination of the bailment. - Answers True.
True or False: The funeral home has constructive possession of a dead human body. - Answers False.
True or False: The next-of-kin has constructive possession of a dead human body. - Answers True.
True or False: The funeral home has actual possession of a dead human body. - Answers True.
True or False: The next-of-kin has actual possession of a dead human body. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailee is slight care. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailor is that of great extraordinary care. - Answers False.
True or False: The standard of care that one must follow when there is a bailment for the benefit of
the bailor is that of slight care. - Answers True.
True or False: The courts of the U.S. consider a dead human body to be property and the next-of-kin
may sell the organs. - Answers False.
True or False: A dead human body is considered to be Quasi-Property? - Answers True.
