BUSINESS LAW TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
A legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife
Marriage
T/F no law specifies a minimum age for dating
True
All states require both parties to be 18 to marry without parental consent except
this state
Nebraska
T/F majority of states allow relatives to marry
False
What responsibilities does a male have if he gets a female pregnant before
marriage
pay his share of the females medical bills and contribute to the child's support until the
child reaches adulthood
Do laws exist to force the parents of an illegitimate child to marry?
No
When a man and woman live together outside of marriage
Cohabitation
T/F cohabitation used to be considered illegal
True
If one party in a relationship proposes marriage and the other accepts, what is
formed?
A binding contract
If only one party wants out of the marital contract and refuses to perform, what
suit may be brought by the other party
Breach of promise suit
Today some states only allow breach of promise suits in what case?
If the woman is pregnant and the ex fiancé is the father
Does a woman have to return gifts given by her ex fiancé
No, there was intent, delivery, and acceptance
Why is the engagement ring an exception to the gift rule
It is directly related to the fulfillment of the marital contract
If a couple breaks up after a proposal can the man demand for the ring back?
Why?
Yes. Ring directly related to fulfillment of marriage
When a single woman and a single man live together, share common property,
and hold themselves out as husband and wife over a prolonged period of time
(usually 10 years or longer)
Common law marriage
T/F most states acknowledge common law marriage as a real marriage
False, most states have outlawed common law marriage
A legal union of a man and a woman as husband and wife
Marriage
T/F no law specifies a minimum age for dating
True
All states require both parties to be 18 to marry without parental consent except
this state
Nebraska
T/F majority of states allow relatives to marry
False
What responsibilities does a male have if he gets a female pregnant before
marriage
pay his share of the females medical bills and contribute to the child's support until the
child reaches adulthood
Do laws exist to force the parents of an illegitimate child to marry?
No
When a man and woman live together outside of marriage
Cohabitation
T/F cohabitation used to be considered illegal
True
If one party in a relationship proposes marriage and the other accepts, what is
formed?
A binding contract
If only one party wants out of the marital contract and refuses to perform, what
suit may be brought by the other party
Breach of promise suit
Today some states only allow breach of promise suits in what case?
If the woman is pregnant and the ex fiancé is the father
Does a woman have to return gifts given by her ex fiancé
No, there was intent, delivery, and acceptance
Why is the engagement ring an exception to the gift rule
It is directly related to the fulfillment of the marital contract
If a couple breaks up after a proposal can the man demand for the ring back?
Why?
Yes. Ring directly related to fulfillment of marriage
When a single woman and a single man live together, share common property,
and hold themselves out as husband and wife over a prolonged period of time
(usually 10 years or longer)
Common law marriage
T/F most states acknowledge common law marriage as a real marriage
False, most states have outlawed common law marriage
