Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages ? Right
Ans - compensatory damages pay a victim for his loss
which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages? Right
Ans - punitive damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an
example for others
which of the following is correct regarding international torts ? Right Ans -
-a tort is civil wrong committed against an individual
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay the medical bills of the victim
-one who commits a tort may be required to pay damages to the victim
-all of the above*
which if any of the following are correct regarding torts & crime? Right Ans
- tort is a civil wrong committed against an individual, a crime is an intentional
wrong against society
which is correct regarding false arrest action? Right Ans - false arrest
results when someone restrains another with no legal authority to do so
which best define the parties in a civil suit ? Right Ans - the defendant is
being sued. the plaintiff is the party bringing the legal action against the other
within how many days must defendant in florida file an answer to a lawsuit ?
Right Ans - 20 calendar days or a default judgement may be entered against
him
which describes the purpose of a motion in an application to the court ?
Right Ans - to obtain a ruling or order directing some act be done in favor of
the applicant
what is the purpose of discovery? Right Ans - -provides each party in a
lawsuit with the opportunity to acquire information about the other's case
-discovery allows most cases to be settled prior to going to court
-the discovery process includes interrogatories and statements made under
oath
-all of the above*
,which are the correct regarding depositions ? Right Ans - -depositions are
taken, in writing, before a court reporter
-the court has the power to order the compliance of one who refuses to
comply with a deposition
which if any is most correct about summary judgements? Right Ans - if it
can be proved that no genuine issue of material fact exists, and the judgement
is entitled as a matter of law, the case can be won without going to court
which if any is correct regarding privileged information? Right Ans - none
of the above
which best describes the term "actus reus" Right Ans - the guilty act
which best describes the term "mens rea" ? Right Ans - -a criminal intent
-guilty mind
-the intention to commit a crime
-the intention to commit a crime
-all of the above*
who regulates insurance companies and insurance agents? Right Ans - the
department of financial services
regulation of bail comes under which of the following ? Right Ans - -648 of
the florida statues
-chapter 690-221 of the administrative rules of the insurance commissioner
-chapter 903 florida statues
-all of the above*
which of the following if any is a characteristic of insurance? Right Ans - -it
may be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
-its a two party contract
which of the following is a characteristic of surety ? Right Ans - -it is a three
party contract (obligor, obligee, surety)
-it may not be canceled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
, which of the following refer to the party to whom an obligation is owed?
Right Ans - the obligee
which of the following refer to the party who owes an obligation? Right Ans
- -the obligor
-the principal (the defendant)
which party to a surety bond makes the guarantee ? Right Ans - surety
"The (1) reimburses the (2) when the (3) fails to appear on required date."
Right Ans - 1. Indemnitor
2. Surety
3. Obligor
which two parties may sometimes be the same? Right Ans - obligor &
indemnitor
Which of the following is/are examples of criminal defendants bonds?
i. civil contempt bond
ii. plaintiff bond
iii. supersedeas bond Right Ans - i & iii only
what guarantee is common to all criminal defendants bonds? Right Ans -
defendant will not depart the court's jurisdiction without leave (permission)
which bond, if any, does not guarantee the defendant will appear in court?
Right Ans - civil contempt bond
what one feature of bail sets it apart from all others contracts? Right Ans -
the defendant is a party to the contract even if she/he does not sign it
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the state? Right
Ans - the governor of the state
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the united states?
Right Ans - the president of the united states
which of the following is correct regarding aa defendant's legal status before
being (adjudicated)? Right Ans - -presumed guilty until proven innocent