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“Benjamin v. Lindner Aviation, Inc.” »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the Iowa Appellate Court case “Benjamin v. Lindner Aviation, Inc., a 1995 ruling that turns on the definition of found property. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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A CASE ABOUT TEXAS INFORMAL MARRIAGE AND PROPERTY RIGHTS »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper discusses a fictitious case that deals with the definition of an informal marriage and property rights within such a relationship. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Agency and Employee Accountability in Cases of Negligence: The Legal Issues of Employee Credibility and Training »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page assertion that our educational arena has been subject to many challenges and disappointments. At the center of many of these is the issues of employee credibility and training. That the educational system has a problem is not an issue of contention. What is questionable in the current day legal ... View Full Description
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Albert's Beach Find »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the likely outcome of a court's decision should a found property case find its way there. The situation is discussed in light of only the guidance provided in Benjamin v. Lindner Aviation, Inc., Iowa SC, 534 N.W.2d 400 (1995). Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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ALUMINA AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A LEGAL CASE STUDY »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper discusses legal options and principles that Alumina Inc. needs to determine in regards to a potential lawsuit. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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An Appeal to the Utah Court of Appeals: Antibigamy Laws »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page appellate brief. Loosely formatted in accordance with Utah's requirements for appellate briefs, this paper argues the Constitutionality of Utah's antibigamy laws from the perspective of the First and the Fourteenth Amendments. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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An Example Brief and Appellate Decision »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper provides an overview of a brief and an appellate decision in two different cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis: Alabama v. White »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page opinion and analysis is in favor of the Supreme Court decision in Alabama v. White. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Analyzing Three Cases According To Michael A. Berch's "Introduction To Legal Method And Process »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Rush v. Maple Heights, Hess v. Pawloski and Mitchell v. Rochester Railway Co. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Antitrust Law: History and Cases: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Antitrust Law from several perspectives. History of Antitrust Law is discussed as is regulatory authorities, current legislation and historic cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Appellate Brief »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. Jake Grabel moved in with his ex-wife, Betsy, while he was still married to his second wife, Laverne. Soon the relationship between Jake and Betsy soured, and Jake decided to go back to live with Laverne. In the interim, Betsy sold many of Jake's belongings, claiming that she ... View Full Description
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Appellate Brief »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of an appellate brief in the case of Davis, convincted by a jury of drug possession. This paper uses the major points a legal brief. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Appellate Brief for Case Study (Wrongful Birth) »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is a sample appellate brief based on a fictitious California case study. The case involves a wrongful birth claim involving a woman who gave birth to a Down Syndrome child. Notations are included in Bluebook style. No bibliography . View Full Description
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Appellate Brief Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper providing an appellate brief according to the laws of Pennsylvania. Clients’ child has been denied access to public education because she is HIV-positive. The brief suggests that appeal first focus on whether Ginger’s right to medical information privacy under Pennsylvania law has been violated, then continue to the requirements ... View Full Description
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Bourjaily v. United States (Brief) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper evaluates a case regarding the hearsay rule and exceptions in this Supreme Court case. The case involves a drug transaction. The sixth amendment is referenced in the context of the case. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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BOWERS V HARDWICK, 1986 -- LEGAL BRIEF ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper analyses the case of Bowers v Hardwick, regarding the constitutionality of the Georgia sodomy law during the mid-1980s. View Full Description
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Business Law Case Briefs 2 »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page paper providing briefs of four cases: Anderson v. Treadwell, Eldred v. Ashcroft, Matimak Trading Co. v. Khalily and D.A.Y. Kids Sportswear Inc., American Canoe Association v. Murphy Farms, Balistreri v. Nevada Livestock Production Credit Assn., Oz Technology Incorporated v. Environmental Protection Agency and Sengoku v. RMC International. Bibliography lists 12 ... View Full Description
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Case 7-2, Japan - Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page case brief of an international trade dispute brought before the World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Panel in 1998. Canada, the European Union and the United States complained to the WTO that Japan imposed lower taxes on its locally-produced shochu, an alcoholic beverage. The complaining entities maintained that by imposing ... View Full Description
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Case Brief: Balistreri v. Nevada Livestock Production Credit Association »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page brief of this 1989 case in which a couple completed a deed of trust on their residence by mistake. The California court of appeals found that there was no contract, because both Appellants and Respondent were mistaken in their intent and statements. No sources listed. View Full Description
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Case Briefing: State v. Kuntz »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a legal briefing of the State v. Kuntz action argued before the Supreme Court of Montana in 2000. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Case Briefs »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper providing briefs of four cases: American Canoe Association v. Murphy Farms, Balistreri v. Nevada Livestock Production Credit Assn., Oz Technology Incorporated v. Environmental Protection Agency and Sengoku v. RMC International. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the case of Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Caymanian Status Grants by the Cabinet: Could this action be successfully challenged by way of judicial review? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers the recent grating of status by the Cabinet in the Cayman Islands and considers whether or not this could be subject to a successful judicial review application. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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CLARK VS CHRYSLER: AN ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the court case of Clark v Chrysler. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by a student that looks to establish is a contract has been formed so that action can be taken for breach of contract. Issues such as offer, counter offer, acceptance and frustration are included. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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CONTRACTS, JET FIGHTERS AND PEPSI POINTS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses contract law through analysis of Leonard v PepsiCo. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law and Procedure 3 »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper addressing legal cases in alcohol use and building safety inspection, and providing briefs of three state and federal cases: Montana v. Egelhoff, People v. Larry Ribowsky and Swindall v. Cox Enterprises, Inc. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law and Procedure 6 »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper addressing two discussion questions and providing three case briefs. One question discusses options available to a member of the local bar who has been required to serve as a public defender in an appeal case. The other examines factors that could influence a juror to vote for life in ... View Full Description
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Drawing Case Law/A Case Synthesis Exercise »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that outlines a law case scenario and then describes two cases that are relevant to the scenario. Based on these 2 cases, the writer argues on the rationale of the court in deciding this case. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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Due-on-Sale in Michigan »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page memo to a law practice client in Michigan explaining the due-on-sale clause of the mortgage contract and Michigan law, and why she cannot circumvent the law by writing a land contract effectively selling the land on which a house is situated without also paying off the mortgage so that a new one ... View Full Description
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Eain v. Wilkes 641 F.2d 504 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper outlines the case of Ziyad Abu Eain who, using a writ of habeas corpus, sought to avoid an application for his extradition to Israel following his implication in a PLO bombing that killed 2 and injured 30; which was seen as a terrorist action. The paper outlines the case against him ... View Full Description
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Emergency Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the conditions stipulated by this law. The author reviews a recent case where a woman in premature labor admits to the ER and is subsequently admitted. When her infant is born it only lives two hours because it did not receive adequate care because of a technicality in ... View Full Description
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Emotional Distress; A Case Based on California Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is a memo put together from material supplied by the student concerning a fictitious case where there is a potential claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The memo outlines the facts, considers the relevant legislation and cases including Christensen v. Superior Court (1991) and Saari v. Jongordon Corp. (1992). ... View Full Description
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Examining Mr. Hansen's Fall »

Number of pages 13

A 13 page paper examining the likelihood of success should an individual, Tom Hansen, pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket after slipping on a wet spot in the floor and suffering injuries that required surgery. The paper concludes that Mr. Hansen cannot offer proof of the store manager's statement of knowledge of the spill, ... View Full Description
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Exigent Circumstances: Stop and Frisk »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of Terry v. Ohio, a key Ohio Supreme Court Case. This case clarified that exigent circumstances could override the typical need for a warrant to conduct a search. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Hammerton »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is a legal brief outlining the parties, facts rule of law, discussions and holding of the case of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Hammerton, Administrative Panel Dection, Case Number D2000 – 0364, August 2nd 2000. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Ferrous Products Co. v. Gulf States Trading Co.: A Legal Brief »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an legal brief of the case of Ferrous Products Co. v. Gulf States Trading Co. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS IN LAVIGNE VS. OPSEU »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper examines the freedom of speech and association in the above case. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon v. Wainwright »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers a legal brief and summary concerning this landmark decision of the US Supreme Court. Due to this decision, all defendants are provided with an attorney, as the court will appoint counsel if the defendant cannot afford this service. Bibliography lists 1 sources. View Full Description
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GMAC v. Raju »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines a case, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) v. Raju, which involves intellectual property law on the Internet. The writer particularly examines the court’s interpretation of Rule 4(k)(2). Bibliography is incomplete, but 5 sources are cited in the text of the paper. View Full Description
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Hannah v. Peel »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page case summary of a property case that offers the facts of the case, the holding, the rationale of the court, disposition and a brief discussion of dissenting opinion. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Hayes v. Jackson (1893) »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that summarizes and analyzes the case of Hayes v. Jackson (1893). The writer discusses the facts of the case, procedural history, question before the court, holding, rational for the holding, disposition and dissenting opinion. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (Legal Brief) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this case that concerns the first amendment rights of students. The opinion, as well as the dissenting opinion, are each discussed, along with the ramifications of the decision. No sources. View Full Description
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Hoffa v the United States »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of this Supreme Court case involving attempted bribery of a petit jury by the president of the Teamsters labor union, Jimmy Hoffa. The case argued, unsuccessfully, that the government’s use of a paid informant who worked his way into Hoffa’s motel suite and the area of his legal counsel, constituted ... View Full Description
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Hofmann v. American Dressler »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page case summary on a case that concerns whether an artist should be paid for spec work. The writer summarizes the facts of the case, procedural history, the holding, the rationale of the court and the disposition. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Latoyna Poole et al. v. Hawkeye Area Community Action Program et al. (Brief) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a brief of this case involving the issue of relevancy and materiality. Those issues are the focus of the brief that outlines a case about children who were poisoned due to lead based paint present in a rental property. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Legal Analysis of a Slip-and-fall Case »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page extensive analysis of a hypothetical slip-and-fall lawsuit. In this scenario, Tom Hansen slipped and fell while shopping at the Apex Supermarket, incurring a severe hip injury. Mr. Hansen’s accident was due to a spill of an oily liquid on the floor, which created a hazard. Mr. Hansen seeks legal counsel as to ... View Full Description
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Legal Brief : Gibson v. Mayor : »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that includes the case name and number, a brief synopsis of the facts of the case, the charges made by Gibson against the mayor and council, the investigation, and what the courts ruled. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Case Briefs »

Number of pages 25

A 25 page document that contains short legal briefs on the following cases: Abrams v. US; Barron v. City of Baltimore; Brown v. Board of Education; Buckley v. Valeo; Cantwell v. State of Connecticut; Da Jonge v. Oregon; Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire; Dred Scot v. Sanford; Engel v. Vitale; Everson v. Board of Education; Francis ... View Full Description
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Legal Memo – COBRA and the Obligation to Inform »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of COBRA. A hypothetical legal memorandum highlights case law relevant to employer obligations to inform employees of COBRA rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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