Question 6

Crimes/Criminal Procedure. Pete and Harry work as strippers at the Tarzan Club and they are really stressed out. So they plan a "getaway." By mutual agreement, Pete raids the club's petty cash drawer (he has a key) and Harry steals the club limousine, and together they drive to Las Vegas. Sadly, they soon end up in jail. As to Pete, what crime(s)?

Select one:

a.

Larceny

b.

Embezzlement

c.

Larceny and conspiracy

d.

Embezzlement and conspiracy

Question 7

Intellectual Property. In 2016, after a vivid acid trip involving communication with extraterrestrials using a toaster, Roger develops an idea for a new voice-activated toaster. In 2017, Roger files for his patent, and in 2018, the patent is issued. When will Roger's patent expire?

Select one:

a.

2031

b.

2032

c.

2037

d.

2038

Question 8

Contracts/Formation. Don offers to sell his Cadillac to Harry for $20,000. Harry promptly replies, "I'll buy it, but the price is outrageous and you are an evil tool." Have Don and Harry made an agreement, sufficient to support the formation of a contract?

Select one:

a.

No: no acceptance (not unequivocal)

b.

No: no acceptance (not a mirror image)

c.

No: no acceptance (ineffective dispatch)

d.

Yes

Question 9

Contracts/Formation. Bert hires Pete to drive him to the Nixon Presidential Library in Southern California. While they are on the road, Bert tells Pete that he is extremely impressed with "the cut of his jib" (his general look and attitude) and that he will double Pete's pay. Later, however, he refuses to pay more than the originally-agreed amount. Does Pete have an action for breach of contract to recover the additional amount promised?

Select one:

a.

No, the promise was a gift promise

b.

No, there was a preexisting duty

c.

No, there was past consideration only

d.

Yes

Question 10

Contracts/Formation. Bert has suffered a complete mental breakdown after reading too much Ayn Rand. Bert's family brings a proceeding in family court which results in the court issuing a judgment that Bert is permanently insane and appointing a guardian. Later, however, Bert contracts with Betty for the purchase of a marble bust of Mao. Is there an enforceable contract?

Select one:

a.

Yes, if Betty did not know of the adjudication

b.

No, the contract is void

c.

No, the contract is voidable by Bert

d.

No, the contract is voidable by either Bert or Betty