Paralegal Exam Prep - Question List

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111. An unclean hands defense is only available in cases that involve:
  1. Consequential damages.
  2. Punitive damages.
  3. An equitable remedy.
  4. Nominal damages.
  5. None of the above.
112. Which of the following are examples of changed circumstances?
  1. Barry contracts with Brian to paint Brian's home. Brian's home is destroyed by fire.
  2. Joanna contracts with Judi to design Judi's wedding dress. Judi's fiancé calls off the wedding.
  3. A and B.
  4. Harold agrees to pay Howard to groom his poodle. Instead of bringing Howard a poodle, Harold brings a cockapoo.
  5. A, B, and D.
113. Which of the following events are properly covered by a force majeure contract clause?
  1. Hurricane and tsunami
  2. War and terrorist attack
  3. Union strike and union work slowdown
  4. A and B.
  5. A, B, and C.
114. A minor can disaffirm a contract:
  1. Until he or she reaches the age of majority.
  2. At anytime.
  3. With the approval of his or her parents.
  4. With the approval of a judge.
  5. Within one year.
115. With her parent’s permission, 17-year-old Julia moved out of her parents’ home and rented an apartment close to where she attended school. She signed a 12-month lease. The rent was $400 per month. After 2 months she missed her parents terribly and decided to move back to her parents’ home. She informed her landlord of her intention to break the lease and moved out. Julia's landlord sued Julia for the remaining 10 months of rent payments. Who will win?
  1. The landlord. It is clear that Julia entered into the lease without the intention of staying for the entire term of the lease.
  2. Julia, because the landlord should have understood that Julia missed her parents.
  3. Julia, because she gave the landlord sufficient notice that she planned to move.
  4. Julia. Because Julia is a minor, she will be deemed as not having the capacity to enter into a contract.
  5. The landlord. Even though Julia is a minor, contracts for necessities are not voidable due to lack of majority.

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