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LEGL 2700 Jason Epstein UGA Exam With CompleteSolutions A+ Graded
Burden of proof in a criminal case - ANSWER beyond a reasonable doubt
burden of proof in a civil case - ANSWER preponderance of the evidence, or clear and
convincing proof
jury's job - ANSWER to determine what the facts are and apply the law to these facts as
instructed by the judge
verdict - ANSWER decision by jury announced in the courtroom when the jury's
deliberations are over
Judgement ANSWER - judge deciding whether or not to accept the verdict
execution ANSWER - a court official seizes some property of debtor, sells it at public
auction, and applies proceeds to creditor's claims
Garnishment ANSWER - involves having a portion of the debtor's wages paid to the
court which in turn pays the creditor
appeal ANSWER -right to 1 appeal
-may get more if higher court agrees to hear case
SCOTUS - ANSWER -9 justices
-discretionary review: give a writ of certiorari which is an acceptance of the case; rule
of 4
, -refusal to hear case means lower court's ruling is upheld
-abt 100 cases/year
-focused on split decision from circuit courts, high profile cases, etc.
Red judicata - ANSWER "the thing has been decided"
-time for appeal has expired
-cause of action finally determined by a competitive court CANNOT be litigated by the
parties anywhere
Successive suits involving same factual setting between same parties CANNOT be
made BC THE DISPUTE HAS CONCLUDED
law - ANSWER rules issued by the state
rule of law - ANSWER helps reduce "transaction costs"; there's certainty &
predictability; laws are generally and equally applied; no one's above the law, law isn't
perfect
advantages of law - ANSWER law is specifically designed in a way that we can use to our
adv (ex: intellectual property, tax incentives)
compliance in law - ANSWER use compliance as a selling point (HIPAA compliant texting
app)
strong Rule of law = - ANSWER good economy
property - ANSWER NOT the same as resources (things); the right to possess resources
and shield from others; right to property = basis for a private market and modern
business
common law vs. civil law - ANSWER -judge made; case made
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