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In heavy traffic on Route 66 in Northern Arizona, Arizona resident Clark Kent’s vehicle was rear-ended by another driven by Lex Luthor (an Illinois resident). Mr. Kent claimed that Mr. Luthor’s failure to keep a proper lookout and maintain a safe distance between vehicles amounted to negligence. Mr. Kent also claimed that he sustained a torn rotator cuff, which required surgery. Mr. Kent brings suit against Mr. Luthor. Using the fact pattern above, respond to the following question. Assume Mr. Kent’s claimed damages are only $20,000 and both he and Lex Luthor are both Arizona residents, what is one reason he would not be able to bring his suit in Federal Court?

True or False: According to the comparative negligence defense, a plaintiff’s recovery is reduced by a percentage equal to the percentage of the plaintiff’s fault in the case.

You have just completed transactions in Germany and Japan. You are now holding €2,500,000 and ¥15,000,000 and need to convert to U.S. dollars. Your currency dealer provides these quotations: EUR/USD  0.7455 – .7460 ¥/EUR  167.25 – 167.40 What are your proceeds after conversion?

True or False: To establish a successful negligence claim, a plaintiff must establish that the defendant intentionally breached a duty of due care to the plaintiff.

Compensatory Damages are

An inchoate crime is best described as________.

Court’s have determine Congress’ powers to enact certain legislation under the commerce clause includes _________________.

Which of the following is the definition of a design defect?

True or False: Puffery is defined as advertising, blustering and boasting regarding scientific claims in commercials.

Which of the following is an official qualification to be a Supreme Court Justice?