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Which of the following is correct regarding compensatory damages? - ANSWER
compensatory damages pay a victim for his loss
which of the following if any is correct regarding punitive damages? - ANSWER punitive
damages are designed to punish the wrongdoer and set an example for others
which of the following is correct regarding international torts? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER tort is a civil
wrong committed against an individual, a crime is an intentional wrong against society.
which of the following is correct with regards to false arrest action? - ANSWER false
arrest occurs when one individual restrains another without any legal right to do so
which of the following best define the parties in a civil suit ? - ANSWER the defendant is
being sued. the plaintiff is the party bringing the legal action against the other
Within how many days must a defendant in Florida file an answer to a lawsuit? -
ANSWER 20 calendar days or default judgement may be entered against him
Which best describes the purpose of a motion in an application to the court? - ANSWER
,To obtain a ruling or order directing some act be done in favor of the applicant
what is the purpose of discovery? - ANSWER -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 ? - ANSWER -depositions are taken, in
writing, before a court reporter
- the court can compel the compliance of one who refuses to comply with a deposition
which if any is most correct about summary judgements? - ANSWER 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 about privileged information? - ANSWER none of the above
which best describes the term "actus reus" - ANSWER the guilty act
which best describes the term "mens rea" ? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER the department
of financial services
regulation of bail comes under which of the following ? - ANSWER -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? - ANSWER -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? -ANSWER-it is a three party
contractacio (obligor, obligee, surety)
-it can't be cancelled or non-renewed until the obligation is met
which of the following refer to the party to whom an obligation is owed? -ANSWER the
obligee
which of the following refer to the party who owes an obligation? -ANSWER-the obligor
-the principal (the defendant)
which party to a surety bond makes the guarantee ? - ANSWER surety
"The (1) reimburses the (2) when the (3) fails to appear on required date." - ANSWER 1.
Indemnitor
2. Surety
3. Obligor
which two parties may sometimes be the same? - ANSWER obligor & indemnitor
Which of the following is/are examples of criminal defendants bonds?