Question 1

Preliminary steps in researching case law include which of the following?

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A)   Defining the issue
B)   Determining the research goals
C)   Defining the issue and determining the research goals
D)   Submitting a case report

Question 2

Some case reporters are designated as ________reporters by the state legislature.

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A)   case law
B)   official
C)   unofficial
D)   state

Question 3

Law books and articles that summarize, systematize, compile, explain, and interpret the law are called

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A)   secondary sources.
B)   binding authorities.
C)   primary sources.
D)   persuasive authorities.

Question 4

In West's Supreme Court Reporter, a syllabus is

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A)   a summary of a case.
B)   a headnote.
C)   the conclusion of the court.
D)   a primary source.

Question 5

When using A.L.R., which of the following would not be useful to consult to make sure you have the most updated information possible?

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A)   A.L.R. Blue Book of Supplemental Decisions
B)   A.L.R. Later Case Service
C)   Pocket-part supplements for A.L.R.
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is true regarding statutory interpretation?

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A)   All jurisdictions follow the same statutory principles of construction.
B)   The plain-meaning rule is very simple to apply.
C)   An interpretation of the statute by a higher court is binding on the lower courts within the jurisdiction.
D)   Only the legislative intent is useful as a method of statutory interpretation.
E)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 7

Which of the following is not necessary to establish to succeed in a negligence action?

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A)   The defendant had a duty of care to the plaintiff.
B)   The defendant breached his or her duty of care.
C)   The plaintiff suffered a legally recognizable injury.
D)   The injury was caused by the defendant's breach of duty of care.
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is not true regarding persuasive authorities?

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A)   Persuasive authorities are binding on all courts.
B)   Persuasive authorities are not binding on courts.
C)   Persuasive authorities can be previous court opinions from other jurisdictions.
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 9

Your case brief should not include which of the following?

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A)   Full citation for the case
B)   The reasons for the lawsuit
C)   The procedural history of the case
D)   The identity of the plaintiff
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 10

The United States Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, is located in Volume 410 of the United States Reporter, on page 113. The year of the decision was 1973. Which is the correct citation?

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A)   Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) 
B)   Roe v. Wade, 113 U.S. 113
C)   Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113
D)   Roe v. Wade, 113 U.S. 410 (1973) 
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

A case named U.S. v. Littlejohn is located in the Federal Supplement on page 202. The volume number is 651 and the year is 1985; the court deciding the case is located in the Western District of Michigan. Which is the appropriate citation?

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. v. Littlejohn, 202 F. Supp. 651 (1985) 
B)   U.S. v. Littlejohn, 651 F. Supp. 202 (W.D. MI) 
C)   U.S. v. Littlejohn, 651 F. Supp. 202 (W.D. MI 1985) 
D)   U.S. v. Littlejohn, 651 F. Supp. 202 (1985) 
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 12

If an appellate court reverses a lower court's decision, it means that the

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A)   appellate court did not agree with the decision.
B)   appellate court agreed with the decision.
C)   appellate court is undecided.
D)   plaintiff won the case.

Question 13

West publishes which of the following digests?

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A)   State court opinions
B)   Federal court opinions
C)   Regional digests
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

Summarizing in your notes the important facts and issues in the case, as well as the court's decision, or holding, and the reasoning used by the court is called which of the following?

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A)   Briefing a case
B)   Consolidating a case
C)   Finishing a case
D)   Preparing a case

Question 15

Describe the guides that have been published on how to cite legal sources in your written work.

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Question 16

The holding is the

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A)   dissenting opinion.
B)   concurring opinion.
C)   law that is not necessary to the court's decision.
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 17

The____________ is a principle of statutory interpretation that states that if the meaning of a statute is clear on its face, then that meaning is the interpretation the court will give to the statute, and an inquiry into the legislative history will not be undertaken.

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A)   rule of construction
B)   plain-meaning rule
C)   previous judicial interpretation rule
D)   legislative intent rule

Question 18

The plural of dictum is

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A)   dicta.
B)   dicti.
C)   dictums.
D)   dictas.

Question 19

A systematic and topically organized presentation of laws, rules, or regulations is called a

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A)   slip law.
B)   public law.
C)   session law.
D)   code.

Question 20

A(n)  ________is a separate pamphlet, inserted into the front or back binding of a volume of a law book, that contains recent cases or changes in the law and is used to update the law book.

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A)   update pamphlet
B)   pocket part
C)   digest
D)   pocket pamphlet

Exam 7: Legal Research and Analysis

The plural of dictum is

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When using A.L.R., which of the following would not be useful to consult to make sure you have the most updated information possible?

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Which of the following is true regarding statutory interpretation?

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Your case brief should not include which of the following?

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Law books and articles that summarize, systematize, compile, explain, and interpret the law are called

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Describe the guides that have been published on how to cite legal sources in your written work.

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If an appellate court reverses a lower court's decision, it means that the

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Preliminary steps in researching case law include which of the following?

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A case named U.S. v. Littlejohn is located in the Federal Supplement on page 202. The volume number is 651 and the year is 1985; the court deciding the case is located in the Western District of Michigan. Which is the appropriate citation?

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A systematic and topically organized presentation of laws, rules, or regulations is called a

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Summarizing in your notes the important facts and issues in the case, as well as the court's decision, or holding, and the reasoning used by the court is called which of the following?

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Which of the following is not necessary to establish to succeed in a negligence action?

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The United States Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, is located in Volume 410 of the United States Reporter, on page 113. The year of the decision was 1973. Which is the correct citation?

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The holding is the

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In West's Supreme Court Reporter, a syllabus is

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The____________ is a principle of statutory interpretation that states that if the meaning of a statute is clear on its face, then that meaning is the interpretation the court will give to the statute, and an inquiry into the legislative history will not be undertaken.

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A(n) ________is a separate pamphlet, inserted into the front or back binding of a volume of a law book, that contains recent cases or changes in the law and is used to update the law book.

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding persuasive authorities?

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West publishes which of the following digests?

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Some case reporters are designated as ________reporters by the state legislature.

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