Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Questions

. Taxonomy is the science of:

categorization.

toxins (poisons).

arranging stuffed animal skins in lifelike poses.

sharing wealth by taxing wealthy individuals at a higher rate to ease the burden on the poor.

. English law can be split up into private law and property law.

True

False

. Which of the following are examples of rights in rem? Please select all that apply.

My copyright in this question.

Your obligation to pay rent to your landlord.

Your right to possess the books on your bookshelf.

Your duty not to commit an assault against another person.

. The basic distinction between contractual obligations and tortious obligations is that:

tortious obligations are imposed upon the parties, while contractual obligations are voluntarily assumed as a choice made by the parties.

tortious obligations, being imposed by the law of wrongs, are imposed on parties who break the criminal law; contractual obligations are imposed when parties make a contract.

the law of negligence may impose a duty to take reasonable care, but contractual obligations are always strict.

contractual obligations have to be set down in a written contract, whereas tortious obligations do not.

. Compensation focuses on the gain made by the defendant.

True

False

. Which of the following are requirements for a claim in unjust enrichment? Please select all that apply.

Enrichment of the defendant at the expense of the claimant.

A mistake made by the claimant.

An unjust factor.

A quasi-contract.

. A contract must be made in writing in order to be binding.

True

False

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