Famous Court Cases

Manda Panda asked:


I need an example of a case that went to trial both in civil and criminal court, besides the following: OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, and Robert Blake.

waden007 asked:


he was a US District Court Judge.

TwI$tdatURmindwontBable2Handle asked:


38.
Glen retains Holly, an attorney, on a contingent-fee basis to seek $100,000 in damages in a personal-injury suit against Interstate Shipping Corporation. Glen wins. He must pay
a.Holly’s fee, court fees, and other expenses.
b.neither Holly’s fee nor court fees and other expenses.
c.Holly’s fee only.
d.court fees and other expenses, but not Holly’s fee.
39.
Ilsa files a suit against Jack. The document that sets out the ground for the court’s jurisdiction, the basis of Ilsa’s case, and the relief that Ilsa seeks is
a.the summons.
b.the answer.
c.the complaint.
d.the service of process.
40.
Indelible Fabrics, Inc. (IFI), makes “Jean’s Denim,” a famous brand of clothing. Without IFI’s consent, Ken begins to use “jeansdenim” as part of a domain name. IFI files a suit against Ken. According to the court in Case 3.1, Rio Properties, Inc. v. Rio International Interlink, under the Constitution, service of process requires
a.notice to the defendant and an opportunity to respond.
b.privacy between the litigants and publicity in the judgment.
c.equality and fairness in adjudication.
d.liberty and justice for all.
41.
All-USA Imports, Inc., disputes the use of “all-usa.com” as a domain name by All-USA Overseas Exports, Ltd., and files a suit to resolve the dispute. According to the court in Case 3.1, Rio Properties, Inc. v. Rio International Interlink, under the Constitution, service of process must be by
a.traditional means only.
b.e-mail only.
c.whatever means is reasonably calculated to do the job.
d.e-mail and traditional means.
42.
Opal files a complaint in a suit against Phil, and he files an answer. The case may now be
a.dismissed only after a trial begins.
b.resolved only after a trial ends.
c.dismissed or settled at this point.
d.settled only during a trial.
43.
Linda files a suit against Kate. Kate denies Linda’s charges and sets forth her own claim that Linda breached their contract and owes Kate money for the breach. This is
a.a crossclaim.
b.an affirmative defense.
c.an irrelevant response.
d.a counterclaim.
44.
Ann files a suit against Beta Products, Inc. Beta responds that even if Ann’s statement of the facts is true, according to the law Beta is not liable. This is
a.a motion to dismiss.
b.a motion for summary judgment.
c.a counterclaim.
d.a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
45.
Cody files a suit against Delta Corporation. Delta responds that it appears from the pleadings the parties do not dispute the facts and the only question is how the law applies to those facts. Delta supports this response with witnesses’ sworn statements. This is
a.a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
b.a counterclaim.
c.a motion to dismiss.
d.a motion for summary judgment.
46.
In Ed’s suit against First National Bank, the discovery phase would include all of the following except
a.Ed’s requests for First National’s admissions.
b.First National’s replies to Ed’s interrogatories.
c.Ed’s complaint.
d.Ed’s deposition.
47.
Standard Supplies Company files a suit against Tool Maker, Inc., over a contract. Before the trial begins, Standard can obtain from Tool
a.an admission of the truth of matters unrelated to the contract.
b.accurate information about Tool’s trade secrets.
c.access to related documents in Tool’s possession.
d.none of the above.
48.
In Kay’s suit against Local Industries, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Kay’s favor. Local Industries files a motion stating that even if the evidence is viewed in the light most favorable to Kay, a reasonable jury should not have found in her favor. This is a motion for
a.a judgment in accordance with the verdict.
b.a new trial.
c.a judgment on the pleadings.
d.judgment n.o.v.

jimmy joe 876 asked:


i was thinking miranda v. arizona? But don’t have anything to back it up…

xcutmeimemox asked:


im in 8th grade and i have to do a report on a famous supreme court case.
i was given Miranda v. Arizona.

I have been looking up information for the past hour and all the information is so complicated and hard to understand. & its due tomorrow & i got nothing. i dont even know how to put the information in my own words since i dont even know what they’re talking about.

can someone please just try to explain it to me and give me some information plz?

all i need is the main idea/purpose of the case, so pretty much just give me some information on what the case is about.
and i need the outcome of it.

remember im in 8th grade and i gotta present it tomorrow and my teacher is gonna ask me questions to make sure i understand it and i gotta be able to explain it. so try not to make it so complicated plz!

THANKKKK YOUUU TO WHOEVER RESPONDS TO THIS!

Timothy H asked:


Obviously I’m interested because of Proposition 8, which passed. News reports are that people are asking the state to overturn Prop 8 because, even though it says that it amends California’s consitution, it violates the constitution’s “equal protection” clause.

So, is it clear whether the California Supreme Court has the authority to make such a decision? Is it unclear? Or, is it one of those deals like some of the famous US Supreme Court cases, where the California Supreme Court will essentially be ruling on what powers it does or does not have?

sparkleshine89 asked:


In the famous Supreme court case Mapp v. Ohio, what was the ruling ratio? In otherwords, what was the number of people who ruled with the majority and what was the number who ruled with the minority? Any help would be much appreciated o_O
chopper - if I didn’t need to know it I wouldn’t be asking. My teacher’s insane and requires us to memorize every detail.

lcd.element asked:


It’s confusing because Mapp was convicted of possessing obsence material, but she convicted the police of searching without a warrant..

Dannilynn asked:


A jury in Baltimore just ordered the Westboro Baptist Church to pay the father of a slain soldier $11milion for picketing his funeral with signs reading things like “God hates fags” and “Hurray for dead soldiers.” The church doesn’t suggest that this particular soldier was gay, but believes that God is punishing the US for its tolerance of homosexuality.

Reminds me of the famous Supreme Court case looking at whether a Nazi spewing hatred in a Jewish neighborhood was still within his constitutional rights (they said no).

Here’s a link to the story:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071031
/ap_on_re_us/funeral_protests

What do you think?

Peaches & Cream asked:


If I wanted to read the full transcript of a famous United States Supreme Court case, such as Brown vs. Board of Education, or Roe v. Wade, where can I find it without having to go to a law library? Is there any place on the web? Thanks.