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Bail BondWhich 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 is correct regarding false arrest action? - answer false arrest results when
someone restrains another with no legal authority to do so
which 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 defendant in florida file an answer to a lawsuit ? - answer20
calendar days or a default judgement may be entered against him
which describes the purpose of a motion in an application to the court ? - answerto
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 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? - answerif 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? - answernone of the above
which best describes the term "actus reus" - answerthe 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? - answerthe 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 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? - answerthe
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 ? - answersurety
"The (1) reimburses the (2) when the (3) fails to appear on required date." - answer1.
Indemnitor
2. Surety
3. Obligor
which two parties may sometimes be the same? - answerobligor & indemnitor
, Which of the following is/are examples of criminal defendants bonds?
i. civil contempt bond
ii. plaintiff bond
iii. supersedeas bond - answeri & iii only
what guarantee is common to all criminal defendants bonds? - answerdefendant will not
depart the court's jurisdiction without leave (permission)
which bond, if any, does not guarantee the defendant will appear in court? - answercivil
contempt bond
what one feature of bail sets it apart from all others contracts? - answerthe 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? - answerthe
governor of the state
who is the obligee in a bail bond when the crime is against the united states? -
answerthe president of the united states
which of the following is correct regarding aa defendant's legal status before being
(adjudicated)? - answer-presumed guilty until proven innocent
-presumed not guilty until proven guilty
-presumed not guilty until proven innocent
*none of the above
what is guarantee of a bail bond ? - answerthe defendant will appear will appear each
and every time he is ordered to do so by the court
which of the following situations allow an appearance bond to be continued when the
defendant is appealing the decision of the court? - answernone of the above
which is most correct about when an appeal bond is satisfied? - answercharges are
dismissed or defendant has surrendered to sheriff
what does "forfeit" mean? - answerto lose or give up something of value for a specific
for a specific reason
which are guarantees peculiar to appeal bonds ? - answer-appellant will abide by the
decision of the appeals court & will surrender if and when so ordered
-the appellant will vigorously pursue her or his appeal
which of the following best describes the term "supersedeas" - answer-sometimes
referred to as a "stay"
-it orders a delay in or a stop to the proceedings of a lower court
-it is a suspension of the trial court to issue an execution or judgement
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