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Term
Family Law Areas
Definition
PRE-MARRIAGE
MARRIAGE
PARENTAL AUTONOMY
ADOPTION
Term
PRE-MARRIAGE GIFTS
Definition
ENGAGEMENT GIFTS MUST BE RETURNED (I.E. RINGS)
Term
PREMARITAL CONTRACTS (ANTENUPTUAL AGREEMENTS)
Definition
COURTS ENFORCE IF 4 FACTORS MET:
1)ENTERED INTO VOLUNTARILY 2)IN WRITING 3)FULL AND FAIR DISCLOSURE OF THEIR FINANCIAL WORTH 4)FAIR AND REASONABLE
Term
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE
Definition
1)LICENSE (NOT VALID IN IDAHO W/OUT)
2)SOLEMNIZATION (CEREMONY)
[COMMON LAW MARRIAGE NOT RECONGIZED IN IDAHO SINCE 1996)
Term
CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN MARRIAGE
Definition
1)RAPE - SPOUSE MUST RESIST, BUT IS OVERCOME BY FORCE OR VIOLENCE OR PREVENTED FROM RESISTING BY THREATS OF IMMEDIATE AND GREAT BODILY HARM
2)SPOUSE ABUSE - ASSAULT OR BATTERY ON SPOUSE
3)CRIMINAL CONVERSATION(ADULTERY) - EXPRESSLY ABOLISHED IN IDAHO
Term
METHODS TO TERMINATE MARRIAGE
Definition
1)ANNULLMENT (PROBLEMS THAT PRE-DATE THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY)
2)DIVORCE (BASED ON PROBLEMS AFTER THE CEREMONY)
Term
TWO GROUNDS FOR ANNULMENT
Definition
VOID GROUNDS(NON-WAIVABLE, YOU COULD EVEN WALK AWAY W/OUT JUDGMENT): BIGAMY, INCEST
VOIDABLE: PARTIES ARE TOO YOUNG, MENTAL INCAPACITY, DURESS, FRAUD(CONCERNINGRELIGIOUS CONVICTION AND MISREPRESENTATION ABOUT SEX OR REPORDUCTIVE ABILITY), INCURABLE IMPOTENCE(INABILITY TO HAVE SEX)
Term
TWO TYPES OF DIVORCE
Definition
FAULT
NO-FAULT
Term
GROUNDS FOR "FAULT" DIVORCES (SEVEN OF THEM)
Definition
1)ADULTERY 2)EXTREME CRUETLY 3)WILLFUL DESERTION 4)WILLFUL NEGLECT 5)HABITUAL INTEMPERANCE 6)CONVICTOIN OF A FELONY 7)HUSBAND OR WIFE HAS BECOME PERMANTENTLY INSANE
Term
GROUNDS FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
Definition
IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES - ALLOWED IN IDAHO
Term
JX ISSUES WITH DIVORCE
Definition
SMJX - P MUST BE A RESIDENT FOR 6 FULL WEEKS PROIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF HTE ACTION - NEED PJX OVER D TO GET SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Term
DIVISION OF PROPERTY UPON DIVORCE
Definition
ANY PROPERTY BEFORE MARRIAGE - SP
ANY PROPERTY ACQUIRED AFTER MARRIAGE -CP
PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY GIFT OR BEQUEST -SP
Term
FACTORS TO DETERMINE SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Definition
1)FINANCIAL RESOURCES OF SPOUSE SEEKING SUPPORT - ABILITY TO MEET NEEDS INDEPENDENTLY 2)TIME NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE EDUCTATION AND TRAINING TO SUPPORT SELF INDEPENDENTLY 3)DURATION OF THE MARRIAGE; AGE AND PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL CONDITION OF SPOUSE 4)ABILITY OF SPOUSE PAYING SUPPORT TO PAY 5)FAULT OF EITHER PARTY 6)STANDARD OF LIVING ESTABLISHED DURING MARRIAGE
Term
WHEN SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE TERMINATES
Definition
DEATH OF THE OBLIGOR
REMARRIAGE OF OBLIGEE
Term
MODIFICATION OF SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE
Definition
CANNOT BE MODIFIED UNLESS "MERGED" INTO DIVORCE DECREE (IT IS A CONTRACT INDEPENDENT)
Term
CHILD SUPPORT ISSUES DUTY TO PAY
Definition
BASED ON INCOME IN IDAHO - PARENTS SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY PROPORTIONATELY
Term
FULL FAITH AND CREDIT FOR CHILD SUPPORT
Definition
IN IDAHO, FF&C MUST BE GIVEN TO RENDERING COURT IF 1) RENDERING COURT HAD PROPER JX AND 2)PARTIES HAD REASONABLE NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
Term
TWO TYPES OF CUSTODY FOR CHILD CUSTODY
Definition
LEGAL CUSTODY - DECISION MAKING RIGHTS CONCERNING HEALTH, EDUCATION AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CHILD
PHYSICAL CUSTODY - THE PLACE WHERE CHILD WILL RESIDE
Term
JX FOR CHILD CUSTODY PURPOSES
Definition
HOME STAE OF THE CHILD HAS ORIGINAL AND CONTINUIJNG JX. "HOME STATE" IS WHERE CHILD LIVED 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE DIVORCE (IF NO HOME STATE, THEN 1)STATE WHERE EITHER PARENT HAS A SIGNIFICANT CONNECTION AND 2)WHERE EVIDENCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE STATE
Term
6 FACTORS TO DETERMINE WHO GETS CUSTODY OF CHILD
Definition
1)WISHES OF PARENTS 2)WISHES OF THE CHILD (ESPECIALLY OVER 12 YOA)3)CHILD'S RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENT 4)STABILITY IN CIHLD'S CIRCUMSTANCES 5)EXISTENCE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 6)PROSIMITY OF PARENTS' HOME
Term
CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT PROCESS
Definition
PETITION (ABUSE, ABANDONMENT, NEGLECT), REMOVAL, HEARING AND DECREE, EMERGENCY REMOVAL (ALLOWED TO BE HELD A MAXIMUM OF 48 HOURS BEFORE ADJ HRG IS HELD)
Term
GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
Definition
ABANDONMENT
NEGLECT
PHYSICAL/SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILD
PARENT UNABLE TO DISCHARGE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROLONGED INDETERMINATE PERIOD
Term
ADOPTION JX ISSUE
Definition
PERSON ADOPTING MUST LIVE 6 MONTHS IN IDAHO PRIOR TO FILING
Term
WHO CAN ADOPT?
Definition
AT LEAST 15 YRS OLDER THEN ADOPTEE OR 25 YOA
Term
UNMARRIED FATHERS RIGHTS TO PREVENT ADOPTION
Definition
MUST REGISTER WITH DH&W - MUST SHOW HIS WILLINGNESS AND INTENT TO SUPPPORT THE CHILD TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY
Term
WATER SOURCES
Definition
1)TRUST WATER (SWAN FALLS POWER PLANT 2)GROUNDWATER (SEE OTHER FLASHCARD) 3)WASTE AND SEEPAGE WATER (BACKFLOW - ORIGINAL APPROPRIATOR CAN CAPTURE AND PUT TO BENEFICIAL USE)4)SALVAGED WATER (WATER WITHIN A STREAM SYSTEM THAT WAS BEING LOST BUT DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF THE SALVAGER IS NO LONGER LOST) 5)DEVELOPED WATER (WATER PREVIOUSLY NOT FOUND IN SYSTEM THAT THE DEVELOP ADDS TO THE SUPPLY [FROM ANOTHER SOURCE] 6)DIFFUSE SURFACE WATER (WATER FROM RAIN OR SNOW FLOWING DIFFUSELY OVER THE SURFACE OF THE GROUND [NOT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION]
Term
SITUATIONS WHERE NO LICENSE IS NECESSARY FOR GROUND WATER APPROPRIATION
Definition
DOMESTIC USE - HOMES, ORGANIZATION CAMPS; PUBLIC CAMPGROUNDS; LIVESTOCK
Term
DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER AREAS
Definition
CRITICAL GROUNDWATER AREAS - NOT SUFFICIENT WATER TO PROVIDE FOR EXISTING APPROPRIATORS AND PERSON WITH VALID PERMITS; 2)GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT AREAS - BASISN THAT ARE APPROACHING CRITICCAL STATUS
Term
PUMPING LEVEL PROTECTION
Definition
REASONABLE PUMPING LEVEL PROTECTION (NOT HISTORIC LEVEL OF PUMPING); AND PRE-1978 JUNIOR PRIORITY WELL WILL HAVE TO PAY THE SENIOR'S INCREASED PUMPING COSTS OR PROVIDE THE SENIOR WITH REPLACEMENT WATER IF BELOW REASONABLE LEVEL
Term
KEY ELEMENTS OF PRIOR APPROPRIATION
Definition
1)PRIORITY DATE: BASED ON APPROPRIATION INITIATION
2)PRIORITY PRINCIPLE: WHEN DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY, PRIORITY IN TIME GIVES PRIORITY IN RIGHT
Term
TWO METHODS OF MAKING AN APPROPRIATION
Definition
CONSTITUTIONAL MEHTOD: DIVERSION FROM THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY; AND PUTTING IT TO BENEFICIAL USE
PERMIT METHOD:THE ABOVE TWO ELEMENTS AND A PERMIT (POST 1963)
Term
7 GROUNDS FOR DENIAL OF APPROPRIATION LICENSE
Definition
1)PROPOSED USE WILL REDUCE QUANTITY OF WATER AND EFFECT EXISTING WATER RIGHTS 2)WATER RIGHT BEING SOUGHT IS INSUFFICIENT FOR HTE INTENDED PURPOSE
3)APPLICATION IS NOT MADE IN GOOD FAITH BUT FOR SPECULATIVE PURPOSES
4)APPLICANT LACKS SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO PULL IT OFF
5)WILL CONFLICT WITH LOCAL PUBLIC INTEREST
6)CONTRARY TO CONSERVATION OF WATER REESOURCES IN IDAHO
7)OUTSIDE THE WATERSHED OR LOCAL AREA
Term
TIME FOR COMPLETING APPROPRIATION AFTER RECEIVING PERMIT
Definition
5 YEARS TO DIVERT AND PUT TO BENEFICIAL USE (MAY EXTEND FOR ADDITIONAL 5 YEARS FOR (1) LITIGATION DELY OR NEED FOR FEDERAL APPROAL, (2)LARGE PROJECTS; OR (3)GOOD CAUSE
Term
WHO CAN APPROPRIATE?
Definition
LESSEE, THE STATE (TRESSPASSERS ARE NOT ALLOWED)
Term
HOW MUCH WATER CAN BE APPROPRIATED?
Definition
STATUTORY LIMIT - NO MORE THAN 1 C.F.S PER 50 ACRES; NO MORE THAN 5 A.F STORED ANNUALLY PER 1 ACRE IRRIGATED (UNLESS IT IS SHOWN THAT MORE IS NEEDED, I.E. POUROUS SOIL)
Term
PLACES OF USE FOR WATER THAT HAS BEEN APPROPRIATED
Definition
1)TRESSPASSER WITH A DITCH (IF FOR 5 YEARS, PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT) 2)EMINENT DOMAIN - IDAHO HAS DELEGATED POWER OF ED TO APPROPRIATORS WHO NEED RIGHTS-OF-SAY TO TRANSPORT THE WATER TO ITS PLACE OF USE; 3)RIGHTS OF SERVIENT ESTATE - OWNER CAN CHANGE THE COURSE AS LONG AS (1)IT DOES NOT IMPEDE THE FLOW OF WATER OR (2)EFFECT THE RIGHTS OF ANYONE AND (3)HE GETS CONSENT
Term
PRIORITY DATES WITH APPROPRIATION: CONSTITUTIONAL METHOD
Definition
DATE THAT WAS WAS FIRST APPLIED TO BENEFICIAL USE
Term
PRIORITY DATES: PERMIT METHOD
Definition
DATE THE APPLICATION OF THE PERMIT WAS FILED
Term
ASPECTS TO REMEMBER FOR ALLOCATION IN TIME OF SHORTAGE
Definition
(1)RETURN FLOW - IRRIGATION APPROPRIAT IS 50% CONSUMPTIVE, RETURN FLOW MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN APPLYING THE PRIORITY PRINCIPLE (BOP ON JUNIOR INTEREST)
(2)PRIORITY OF PREFERENCES - DOMESTIC USE PREFERRED OVER AL L OTHERS; AGRICULTURAL USE OVER MANUFACTRING; [IF MINING DISTRICT - MINING TAKES OVER EVERYTHING] REMEMBER THIS IS JUST A RIGHT TO CONDEMN - GET JUST COMPENSATION
Term
6 REQUIREMENTS TO CHANGE POINT OF DIVERSION OR PLACE OF USE
Definition
1)NO OTHER WATER RIGHTS WILL BE INJURED 2)CHANGE DOESN'T CONSTITUTE AN ENLARGEMENT IN USE OF THE ORIGINAL RIGHT
3)CHANGE IS IN THE LOCAL PUBLIC INTEREST
4)CHANGE IS CONSISTENT WITH CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE STATE
5)WILL NOT ADVERSELY AFFECT LOCAL ECONOMY OF WATERSHED
(6)NEW USE IS A BENEFICIAL USE
Term
CHANGE IN PERIOD OF USE OR NATURE OF USE
Definition
ALL 6 OF THE CHANGE IN POINT OF DIVERSION REQUIREMENTS PLUS
1)DEPT OF WATE RRES MAY NOT APPROVE CHANGE FROM AN AG USE WHERE CHANGE WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY AFFEC THE AG BASE OF HTE AREA; AND 2)NEED APPROVAL BY DEPT IF CHANGE INVOLVES VOLUMES GREATER THA 50 C.F.S.
Term
LOSS OF WATER RIGHTS
Definition
(1)PRESCRIPTION - ADVERSE POSSESSION REQUIRMENTS FOR 5 YEARS
(2)ABANDONMENT - REQUIRES A CESSATOIN OF USE PLUS A MANIFESTATION OF INTENT (CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE)
3)FORFEITURE - 5 CONTINUOUS YEARS OF NONUSE (CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE - FORFEIT MAN CAN GET 5 MORE YEARS IF SHOWS GOOD AND SUFFICIENT REASON FOR NONUSE) - IF HE COMES BACK AND USES IT, HIS PRIORITY DATE GOES BACK TO HIS OG DATE
4)PARTIAL FORFEITURE - APPROPRIATOR ONLY USES 3 C.F.S ALTHOUGH HE HAS RIGHTS TO 5 C.F.S.
5)ESTOPPEL - LONG AND CONTINUOUS NONEXERCISE OF THE RIGHT SUCH THAT ANOTHER PERSON DETRIMENTALLY RELIES ON THE APPEARANCE THAT THE APPROPRIATOR LACKS INTEREST
Term
PRESENT POSSESSORY ESTATES
Definition
1)FEE SIMPLE; 2)DEFEASEBLE FEE 3)LIFE ESTATE
Term
DEFEASABLE FEE ESTATES
Definition
1)FEE SIMPLE DETERMINABLE (POSSIBILITY OF REVERTER, LANGUAGE: SO LONG AS, WHILE, DURING)); 2)FEE SIMPLE SUBJECT TO CONDITION SUBSEQUENT (RIGHT OF REENTRY - LANGUAGE: BUT IF; ON CONDITION THAT)); 3)FEE SIMPLE SUBJECT TO EXECUTORY INTEREST - FEE SIMPLE TERMINATES UPON THE HAPPENING OF A STATED EVENT AND THEN PASSES TO A 3RD PARTY RATHER THAN REVERTING TO THE GRANTOR)
Term
LIFE ESTATE REQUIREMENTS
Definition
NEVER MEASURED BY TIME ONLY; LIFE TENANT MUST NOT WASTE BUT MUST PAY ALL TAXES ON IT.
Term
FUTURE INTERESTS
Definition
GRANTOR: REVERSION, POSSIBILITY OF REVERTER, RIGHT OF REENTRY
GRANTEE: EXECUTORY INTERESTS, VESTED REMAINDER, VESTED REMAINDER SUBJECT TO OPEN (A FOR LIFE, THEN TO B'S CHILDREN); CONTINGENT REMAINDER (A FOR LIFE, THEN TO B IF B IS AT LEAST 21)
Term
JOINT TENANCY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP UNITY REQUIREMENTS
Definition
1)TIME, 2)TITLE, 3)INTEREST, 4)POSSESSION...IN TITLE THEORY STATES, IF YOU MORTGAGE THE PROPERTY, JOINT TENANCY IS DESTROYED
Term
TENANCY IN COMMON FACTS
Definition
TENANTS CAN HOLD DIFFERENT INTERESTS IN PROPERTY BUT EACH IS ENTITLED TO THE WHOLE
Term
LANDLORD DUTIES
Definition
1)DUTY TO DELIVERY POSSESSION, 2)QUIET ENJOYMENT 3)IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY 4)ASSIGNMENTS
Term
ELEMENTS OF ADVERSE POSSESSION
Definition
HOSTILE, EXCLUSIVE, LASTING, UNINTERUPTED, VISIBLE(OPEN AND NOTORIOUS), ACTUAL POSSESSION
Term
NONPOSSESSORY INTERESTS IN ESTATES
Definition
EASEMENTS, LICENSE, PROFIT, COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND, EQUITABLE SERVITUDE, LATERAL AND SUBJACENT SUPPORT
Term
REAL COVENANTS REQUIREMENT - BURDEN TO RUN
Definition
1)INTENT OF SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BE BOUND BY TERMS OF COVENENT; 2) NOTICE OF THE COVENANT; 3)HORIZONTAL PRIVITYPROMISOR/PROMISEE MUST HAV ESHARED SOME INTREST IN LAND INDEPENDENT OF THE k; 4)VERTICAL PRIVITY: SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST MUST HOLD THE ENTIRE DURATIONAL INTEREST; 5) MUST TOUCH AND CONCERN THE LAND
Term
REAL COVENANTS REQUIREMENT - BENEFIT TO RUN
Definition
1)INTENT OF SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BE BOUND BY TERMS OF COVENENT; 2) NOTICE OF THE COVENANT; 3)VERTICAL PRIVITY: SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST MUST HOLD THE ENTIRE DURATIONAL INTEREST; 4) MUST TOUCH AND CONCERN THE LAND
Term
EQUITABLE SERVITUDE
Definition
SAME ELEMENTS AS REAL COVENANTS BUT NO PRIVITY REQUIRED
Term
DEFENSES TO EQUITABLE SERVITUDE
Definition
1)PERSON SEEKING ENFORCEMENT IS VIOLATING A SIMILAR RESTRICTION (UNCLEAN HANDS); 2)BENEFITED PARTY ACTED IN A WAY THAT A REASONABLE PERSON WOULD THINK IT WAS ABANDONED;4)FAILS TO BRING SUIT IN A REASONABLE TIME; 5)NEIGHBORHOOD HAS CHANGED SO SIGNIFICANTLY
Term
TWO STEP PROCESS FOR CONVEYANCING
Definition
CONTRACT OF SALE AND DEED
Term
COVENANTS OF A MARKETABLE TITLE
Definition
PROOF OF TITLE, TITLE FREE OF ENCUMBRANCES AND VALID LEGAL TITLE ON DAY OF CLOSING
Term
RISK OF LOSS AFTER CONTRACT FOR SALE
Definition
BUYER LOSES
Term
REQUIREMENTS FOR VALID DEED
Definition
IN WRITING, SIGNED BY THE GRANTOR, AND REASONABLY IDENTIFIES HTE PARTIES AND LAND
Term
REQUIREMENTS FOR VALID DELIVERY OF DEED
Definition
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE (USUALLY PRESUMED)
Term
6 COVENANTS OF TITLE FOR GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
Definition
SEISEN, RIGHT TO CONVEY, NO ENCUMBRANCES,QUIET ENJOYMENT, WARRANTY, FURTHER ASSURANCES
Term
2 COVENENANTS FOR SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
Definition
ESTATE HASN'T BEEN CONVEYED BEFORE AND NO ENCUMBRANCES
Term
QUITCLAIM DEED
Definition
CONVEYS ONLY THE GRANTOR'S INTEREST
Term
RECORDING STATUTES
Definition
PURE RACE, NOTICE, RACE-NOTICE
Term
RACE-NOTICE
Definition
PROTECTS BFP FOR VALUE WHO TAKE WITHOUT NOTICE AND RECORD FIRST
Term
RACE
Definition
WHOEVER RECORDS 1ST WINS
Term
NOTICE
Definition
PROTECTS BFP WHO TAKE WITHOUT NOTICE
Term
TYPES OF SI IN REAL PROPERTY
Definition
MORTGAGES, DEED OF TRUST, INSTALLMENT LAND CONTRACT, ABSOLUTE DEED, SALE-LEASEBACK
Term
ORDER TO LOOK AT REMEDIES
Definition
DAMAGES, RESTITUTION, INJUCTION
Term
TORTS-TYPES OF DAMAGES AVAILABLE
Definition
ACTUAL, NOMINAL, PUNITIVE
Term
FACTORS TO CONSIDER AMOUNT OF PUNITIVE DAMAGES
Definition
DEGREE OF WRONGFULNESS OF CONDUCT, PROPORTIONALITY TOWARD ACTUAL DAMAGES, AMOUNT OF MONEY DEFENDANT HAS
Term
TORTS - TYPES OF REMEDIES FOR RESTITUTION IN TORTS
Definition
LEGAL REMEDY - LOOK FOR THE BENEFIT TO THE DEFENDANT (REPLEVIN, EJECTMENT)
EQUITABLE REMEDY - CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST OR EQUITABLE LIEN
Term
TORTS-ELEMENTS FOR AN INJUNCTION
Definition
I-INADEQUATE, P-PROPERTY, F-FEASIBLE, B-BALANCED, D-DEFENSES (LACHES, UNCLEAN HANDS, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, CRIMINAL ACT)
Term
TYPES OF DAMAGES FOR CONTRACTS
Definition
1)EXPECTATION DAMAGES-BENEFIT OF THE BARGAIN; 2)CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES-HARM TO PLAINTIFF IN ADDITION TO EXPECTATION DAMAGES; 3)LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-INCLUDED IN CONTRACT(CANNOT BE A PENALTY);4)PUNITIVE DAMAGES-NOT AVAILABLE UNLESS BAD FAITH BREACH OF INSURANCE CONTRACT BY INSURER OR BAD FAITH BREACH OF EMPLOYER
Term
TYPES OF SI
Definition
CONTRACTUAL AND PMSI
Term
2 METHODS TO OBTAIN A PMSI
Definition
1)CREDITOR SELLS GOODS TO THE DEBTOR ON CREDIT, RETAINING A SI IN THE GOODS FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE; 2)CREDITOR ADVANCES THE DEBTOR FUNDS USED TO BUY SPECIFIC GOODS AND TAKES A SI IN THE GOODS
Term
TYPES OF COLLATERAL
Definition
TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE
Term
4 TYPES OF TANGIBLE COLLATERAL
Definition
1)CONSUMER GOODS(PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD GOODS);2)FARM PRODUCTS(GOODS USED OR PRODUCED IN FARMING);3)INVENTORY(GOODS HELD FOR SALE OR LEASE AND GOODS CONSUMED IN A BUSINESS); 4)EQUIPMENT (GOODS THAT ARE NOT CONSUMER GOODS, INVENTORY OR FARM PRODUCTS)--[ASK YOURSELF HOW IS THE GOOD BEING USED]
Term
8 INTANGIBLE COLLATERAL
Definition
INSTRUMENTS, DOCUMENTS, ACCOUNTS, DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS, CHATTEL PAPER, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, COMMERCIAL TORT CLAIMS, GENERAL INTANGIBLES
Term
THREE REQUIREMENTS TO ATTACH A SI TO COLLATERAL (CAN OCCUR IN ANY ORDER)
Definition
1)A WRITTEN SECURITY AGREEMENT (UNLESS IN POSSESSION OF CREDITOR); 2)VALUE IS GIVEN BY SECURED PARTY; 3)DEBTOR MUST HAVE RIGHTS IN COLLATERAL
Term
3 REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECURITY AGREEMENT
Definition
1)RECORD SHOWING INTENT TO CREATE A SI; 2)AUTHENTICATION BY DEBTOR; 3)DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL (REASONABLY IDENTIFY)
Term
SCOPE OF SI ISSUES
Definition
FUTURE ADVANCES, AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY, PROCEEDS
Term
AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS
Definition
EXPLICITLY STATE IN SA--IF NOT, COURT MAY STILL IMPLY WHEN COLLATERAL IS A TYPE THAT IS RAPIDLY DEPELTED OR REPLENISHED)(WILL NOT INCLUDE CONSUMER GOODS UNLESS DEBTOR ACQUIRES THEM WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER SC GIVES FULL VALUE)
Term
PURPOSE OF PERFECTION
Definition
DEALS WITH RIGHTS BETWEEN SECURED AND THIRD PARTIES
Term
METHODS OF PERFECTION
Definition
1)AUTOMATIC PERFECTION (PMSI IN CONSUMER GOODS PERFECTED AS SOON AS ATTACHED); 2)POSSESSION; 3)CONTROL(PUTTING ACCOUNT IN SC'S NAME); 4)FILING FINANCING STATEMENT; 5)NOTATION OF LIEN (ONLY WAY TO PERFECT FOR AUTOMOBILE SI); 6)20 DAYS CONTINUOUS PERFECTION FOR PROCEEDS
Term
REQUIREMENTS FOR VALID FS
Definition
1)DEBTORS NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS(CANNOT BE SERIOUSLY MISLEADING); 2)SECURED PARTY'S NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS (IF CHANGED MUST BE FILED IN 4 MONTHS); 3)DESCRIPTION OF COLLATERAL (SUPERGENERALIZED IS OK); 4)IF REAL PROPERTY MUST GIVE DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY;
Term
WHERE DO YOU FILE A FS
Definition
IF REAL ESTATE - COUNTY; EVERYTHING ELSE-SECRETARY OF STATE; FILE WHERE DEBTOR IS LOCATED OR HER PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE; IF CORP., IN STATE WHERE REGISTERED; IF DEBTOR MOVES - 4 MONTHS TO FILE IN NEW STATE; IF COLLATERAL MOVES - 1 YEAR TO FILE
Term
HOW LONG IS FS EFFECTIVE
Definition
5 YEARS FROM DATE OF FILING-CAN BE EXTENDED BY FILING A CONTINUATION STATEMENT WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF EXPIRATION
Term
PRIORITY - SECURED PARTY VS. SECURED PARTY--FIGHT
Definition
FIRST TO FILE OR PERFECT WINS
Term
PRIORITY-SECURED PARTY VS. BUYER OF COLLATERAL
Definition
AUTHORIZED SALES - BUYER TAKES FREE
UNAUTHORIZED SALES - A BUYER IN ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS TAKES FREE (BUYS IN GOOD FAITH, WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE THA THTE SALE VIOLATES THE RIGHT OF SP OR BUYS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE FROM A PERSON IN THE BUSINESS OF SELLING GOODS OF THAT KIND
Term
PRIORITY--SECURED PARTY VS. JUDGMENT LIEN HOLDERS
Definition
SP MUST PERFECT BEFORE THE PERSON BECOMES A LIEN CREDITOR (LEVY ON THE JUDGMENT) - EXCEPTION: SP CAN FILE A PMSI WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER THE DEBTOR RECEIVES POSSESSION OF THE CCOLLATERAL
Term
OPTIONS OF SC UPON DEFAULT
Definition
SELF-HELP REPOSSESSION, RETENTION OF COLLATERAL, RESALE OF COLLATERAL, DEBTOR'S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
Term
REQUIREMENTS FOR SELF HELP REPOSSESSION
Definition
TAKE POSSESSION OF COLLATERAL WITHOUT A BREACH OF THE PEACE (ANY CONDUCT THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO VIOLENCE (PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF DEBTOR PLUS VERBAL OBJECTION IS ENOUGH)
Term
REQUIRMENTS TO RETAIN COLLATERAL AFTER DEFAULT
Definition
OBTAIN CONSENT BY OTHER SP AND DEBTOR-IF NOT, MUST SELL
Term
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESALE OF COLLATERAL
Definition
1)SELL AT PUBLIC OR PRIVATE SALE, 2)ALL ASPECTS OF SALE MUST BE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE, 3)OTHER SP'S GENERALLY ENTITLED TO NOTICE
Term
REQUIREMENTS OF NOTICE TO SP'S FOR SALE OF COLLATERAL AFTER DEFAULT
Definition
1)SENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME (10 DAYS FOR NONCONSUMER TRANSACTIONS), 2)CONTAIN DETAILS ABOUT THE PARTIES, THE COLLATERAL, TIME AND METHOD OF SALE
Term
DEBTOR'S RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
Definition
ANY TIME BEFORE SALE, DEBTOR, SP OR SURETY MAY REDEEM THE COLLATERAL BY PAYING ALL OBLIGATIONS PLUS REASONABLE EXPENSES
Term
INTENTIONAL TORTS
Definition
ASSAULT, BATTERY, FALSE IMPRISONMENT, INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Term
ELEMENTS FOR TORT OF ASSAULT
Definition
1)ACT BY D CAUSING A REASONABLE APPREHENSION IN P OF IMMEDIATE HARMFUL OR OFFENSIVE CONTRACT TO P PERSON
2)INTENT TO CREATE P APPREHENSION IN THAT CONTACT AND (3)CAUSATION
Term
ELEMENTS FOR TORT OF BATTERY
Definition
(1)HARMFUL OR OFFENSIVE CONTACT TO P PERSON; (2)INTENT; (3)CAUSATION
Term
ELEMENTS FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT
Definition
(1)D'S ACT OR OMMISSION TO ACT CONFINES OR RESTRAINS P TO A BOUNDED AREA; (2)INTENT (3)CAUSATION (NOTE: P MUST KNOW OF THE CONFINEMENT OR BE HARMED BY IT)
Term
ELEMENTS FOR INENTIONAL INFLICATION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Definition
(1)D ACT AMOUNTING TO EXTREME AND OUTRAGEOUS CONDUCT (EXCEEDING ALL BOUNDS OF DECENCY IN A CIVILIZED SOCIETY) (2)INENT OR RECKLESSNESS (3)CAUSATION (4)DAMAGES (SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS)
Term
TORTS TO PROPERTY
Definition
TRESPASS TO LAND, NUISANCE
Term
ELEMENTS FOR TRESPASS TO LAND
Definition
(1)PHYSICAL INVASION (BY PERSON OR OBJECT) OF P REAL PROPERTY; (2)INTENT TO ENTER LAND; AND (3)CAUSATION
Term
ELEMENTS TO NUISANCE(CAN BE NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY)
Definition
PRIVATE PROPERTY - SUBSTANTIAL, UNREASONABLE INTERFERENCE WITH ANOTHER PRIVATE IINDIVIDUALS USE OR ENJOYMENT OF PROPERTY;
PUBLIC PROPERTY-ACT THAT UNREASONABLY INTERFERES WITH THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THE COMMUNITY
Term
TORTS TO PERSONAL PROPERTY
Definition
TRESPASS TO CHATTEL, CONVERSION
Term
ELEMENTS FOR TRESPASS OF CHATTEL
Definition
(1)ACT BY D THAT INTERFERES WITH P POSSESSOIN OF CHATTEL; (2)INTENT; (3)CAUSATION; (4)DAMAGES (SMALL HARM)
Term
ELEMENTS TO CONVERSION
Definition
(1)ACT BY D (2)INTERFERENCE SO SERIOUS IT REQUIRES D TO PAY FAIR MARKET VALUE; (2)INTENT; (3)CAUSATION
Term
DEFENSES TO INTENTIONAL TORTS
Definition
CONSENT, DEFENSIVE FORCE, NECESSITY
Term
TWO TYPES OF CONSENT TO DEFEND AGAINST INTENTIONAL TORTS
Definition
EXPRESS, IMPLIED (REASONABLE PERSON WOULD INFER FROM CUSTOM);
Term
TYPES OF DEFENSIVE FORCE DEFENSES FOR TORTS
Definition
SELF DEFENSE-ONE WHO REASONABLY BELIEVES HE IS ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED CAN USE REASONABLE FORCE AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT AGAINST INJURY; (2)DEFENSE OF OTHERS-REASONABLY BELIEVES THE OTHER PERSON COULD HAVE USED FORCE TO DEFEND HIMSELF MAY USE FORCE TO DEFEND THAT PERSON; (3)DEFENSE OF PROPERTY-MAY USE REASONABLE FORCE TO PREVENT THE COMMISSION OF A TORT AGAINST REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
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TWO TYPES OF NECESSITY AND THE DAMAGE RESULTING
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PUBLIC NECESSITY-MAY PROTECT PROPERTY FROM NATURAL OR OTHER FORCE FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD; PRIVATE NECESSITY-ACT SOLELY TO BENEFIT ANY PERSON OR ANY PROPERTY FROM DESTRUCTOIN (MAY BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR ANY INJURY HE CAUSES
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COMMON LAW DEFAMATION (NOT OF PUBLIC CONCERN)
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(1)DEFAMATORY STATEMENT, (2)OF AND CONCERNING P, (3)PUBLICATION, (4)DAMAGES (LIBEL-GENERAL DAMAGES PRESUMED; SLANDER-P MUST PROVE SPECIAL DAMAGES UNLESS PER SE SLANDER)
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4 TYPES OF PER SE SLANDER
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(1)ADVERSELY REFLECT ONE'S BUSINESS OR PROFESSION; (2)LOATHSOME DISEASE; (3) GUILTY OF MORAL TURPITUDE CRIME; (4)WOMAN IS UNCHASTE
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DEFAMATION IS OF PUBLIC CONERN
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ALL COMMMON LAW ELEMENTS PLUS (1)FALSITY OF STATEMENT AND (2)FAULT ON PART OF THE DEFENDANT MUST BE WITH MALICE
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DEFAMATORY STATEMENT DEFENSES
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CONSENT, TRUTH, ABSOLUTE PRIVILEGE(LEGISLATURES IN DEBATE), QUALIFIED PRIVILEGE
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NEGLIGENCE ELEMENTS
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DUTY, BREACH, ACTUAL CAUSE, PROXIMATE CAUSE, DAMAGES
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NEGLIGENCE GENERAL DUTY STANDARD
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WHAT A REASONABLE PERSON ACTING UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES WOULD DO
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SPECIAL STANDARDS FOR NEGLIGENCE
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CHILD-ACT AS A CHILD OF LIKE AGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE; PROFESSIONALS-HELD TO LEVEL OF SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR PROFESSION; COMMON CARRIERS AND INNKEEPERS-HIGH DEGREE OF CARE
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FORESEEABLE PLAINTIFF UNDER DUTY ELEMENT IN NEGLIGENCE CASE
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INVITEE-WARN OF NONOBVIOUS DANGEROUS CONDITIONS AND MAKE REASONABLE INSPECTIONS TO DISCOVER; LICENSEE-WARN OF NONOBVIOUS DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IF KNOWN AND MAKE SAFE; DISCOVERED TRESPASSER: NO DUTY TO WARN, BUT LIABLE FOR CONCEALED, DANGEROUS, OR NEGLIGENTLY CONDUCTED ACTS; UNDISCOVERED TRESPASSER: NO DUTY OWED; ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE-DUTY TO EXERCISE ORDINARY CARE TO AVOID REASONABLY FORESEEABLE RISK OF HARM TO CHILDREN
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HOW DOES ONE BREACH THE DUTY IN NEGLIGENCE CASES
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1)D DID NOT MEET THE STANDARD OF CARE
2)VIOLATION OF STATUTE(PER SE)HOWEVER, MUST BE THE ACT THE STATUTE WAS DESIGED OT PREVENT AND THE VICTIM MUST BE WHO THE ACT WAS DESIGNED TO PROTECT;
3)RES IPSA LOQUITUR-THE ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURY IS A TYUPE NOT NORMALLY OCCURRING IN THE ABSENCE OF NEGLIGENCE AND (2) THE NEGLIGENCE IS ATTRIBUTABLE OT THE DEFENDANT[EXCLUSIVE CONTROL])
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ACTUAL CAUSE
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BUT-FOR TEST
SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR: WHERE SEVERAL CAUSES MAY HAVE BROUGHT ABOUT HTE INJURY, THE D WAS A SUBSTANTIAL FACTOR
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PROXIMATE CAUSE
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DEFENDANT IS GENERALLY LIABLE FOR ALL HARMFUL RESULTS THAT ARE THE NORMAL INCIDENTS OF AND WITHIN THE INCREASED RISK CAUSED BY HIS ACTS.
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TWO TYPES OF PROXIMATE CAUSE
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DIRECT CAUSE-NO INTERVENING FORCE
INDIRECT CAUSE-INTERVENING FORCE AFTER DEFENDANT'S NEGLIGENT ACT-IF FORESEEABLE AND THE HARMFUL RESULT IS FORESEEABLE, THE D IS LIABLE; IF BOTH ARE UNFORESEEABLE, THE D IS NOT LIABLE---LOOK AT FORESEEABILITY
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DAMAGES AVAILABLE IN NEGLIGENCE CASE
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PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, NONRECOVERABLE ITEMS
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DEFENSES TO NEGLIGENCE
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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, COMPARATIVE FAULT
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CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
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P WAS NEGLIGENT AS WELL--AT COMMMON LAW-COMPLETE BAR TO RECOVERY
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ASSUMPTION OF RISK
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(1)P MUST HAVE KNOWN OF THE RISK, AND (2)VOLUNTARILY PROCEEDED IN THE FACE OF THE RISK-BARS ALL RECOVERY
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TWO TYPES OF COMPARATIVE FAULT(NEGLIGENCE)
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PURE: ALLOW RECOVERY NO MATTER HOW GREAT PLAINTIFF'S NEG WAS(DAMAGES REDUCED THE PERCENT P WAS NEG)
PARTIAL: ONLY ALLOW RECOVERY IF P NEG WAS LESS SERIOUS OR NO MORE SERIOUS THAN D (RECOVERY STILL REDUCED BY P NEG)
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ELEMENTS REQUIRED FOR STRICT LIABILITY IN TORTS
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(1)EXISTENCE OF AN ABSOLUTE DUTY ON THE PART OF D TO MAKE SAFE; (2)BREACH OF THAT DUTY; (3)ACTUAL AND PROXIMATE CAUSE OF THE P INJURY AND (4)DAMAGE TO P PERSON OR PROPERTY
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HOW ARE YOU HELD STRICTLY LIABILITY FOR ANIMALS
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MUST BE REASONABLY FORESEEABLE DAMAGE DONE BY A TRESPASS OF THE ANIMAL (STRICTLY LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY BY WILD ANIMAL; NOT STRICTLY LIABLE FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS UNLESS HAS KNOWLEDGE OF DANGEROUS PROPENSITIES
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3 REQUIREMENTS TO BE HELD STRICTLY LIABLE FOR ULTRA-HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY
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(1)ACTIVITY MUST INVOLVE RISK OF SERIOUS HARM OR INJURY OF PERSON OR PROPERTY(2)ACTIVITY MUST BE ONE THAT IS PERFORMED WITH SERIOUS RISK OR HARM NO MATTER HOW MUCH PRECATION IS TAKEN (3)ACTIVITY IS NOT COMMONLY ENGAGED IN
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STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY ELEMENTS
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(1)DEFECTIVE PRODUCT (MANUFACTURING OR DESIGN)
(2)DEFECTIVE WHEN IT THE PRDUCT LEFT DEFENDANT'S CONTROL
(3)CAUSATION
(4)DAMAGES
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ALTERNATIVE AVENUES TO SUE UNDER PRODUCTS LIABILITY
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CONTRACT-BREACH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; BREACH OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;
TORT: NEGLIGENCE
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WHAT IS WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
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WHETHER GOODS ARE OF AVERAGE ACCEPTABLE QUALITY AND GENERALLY FIT FOR THE ORDINARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GOODS ARE USED
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WHAT IS WARRANTY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
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SELLER KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO KNOW THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GOODS ARE REQUIRED AND THAT BUYER IS RELYING ON THE SELLER'S SKILL AND JUDGMENT IN SELECTING THE GOODS
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TORTS--WHAT TYPE OF LIABILITY CAN ARISE WITH TWO OR MORE DEFENDANTS
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VICARIOUS LIABILITY; JOINT LIABILITY (CONTRIBUTION ALLOWS DEFENDANT TO GET CONTRIBUTION FROM CO-DEFENDANT
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WHO HOLDS TITLE TO PROPERTY IN A TRUST
Definition
LEGAL TITLE - TRUSTEE;
EQUITABLE TITLE - BENEFICIARIES
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ELEMENTS OF AN EXPRESS PRIVATE TRUST?
Definition
(1)INTENT, (2)MUST HAVE SETTLOR(MUST HAVE CAPACITY), (3)MUST APPOINT TRUSTEE, (4)MUST HAVE TRUST PROPERTY(CERTAIN AND IDENTIFIABLE), (5)BENEFICIARIES, (6)LAWFUL PURPOSE
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HOW DO YOU SHOW INTENT THAT THE SETTLOR WANTED TO CREATE A TRUST?
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MAY BE ORAL OR WRITTEN, UNLESS SOF APPLIES; BENEFICIARIES DO NOT NEED TO KNOW--DELIVERY OF THE DEED TO THE TRUSTEE IS SUFFICIENT; THE INTENTION MUST BE PRESENT AT THE TIME HE OWNED THE PROPERTY; PRECATORY EXPRESSSIONS (I HOPE THEY WILL USE IT FOR...) ARE NOT SUFFICIENT
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QUALIFICATOINS OF A TRUSTEE
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MUST HAVE LEGAL CAPACITY
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HOW DO YOU REMOVE A TRUSTEE FROM A TRUST
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MUST BE BY THE COURT - MAIN FACTOR IS: WHETHER CONTINUATION IN OFFICE WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE TRUST.
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WHEN CAN A TRUSTEE DISCLAIM OR RESIGN?
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BEFORE ACCEPTANCE, TRUSTEE CAN DISCLAIM (MUST DISCLAIM ALL OF TRUST); ONCE ACCEPTED, TRUSTEE NEEDS A COURT ORDER TO RESIGN UNLESS ALL BENEFICIARIES CONSENT OR THE TRUST PROVIDES OTHERWISE
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WHAT ARE 3 TRUST PROPERTY ISSUES?
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(1)EXISTING INTEREST IN EXISTING PROPERTY-FUTURE INTEREST MAY BE HELD IN A TRUST (MUST HAVE LEGAL EXISTENCE); (2)SEGREGATION--MUST BE CERTAIN AND IDENTIFIABLE; (3)INDEBTED PROPERTY--A DEBTOR CANNOT HOLD HIS OWN DEBT IN TRUST
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BENEFIICIARIES QUALIFICATIONS
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(1)CAPACITY (PERSON, NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL); (2)DEFINITE AND ASCERTAINABLE (MUST BE ASCERTAINABLE BY THE TIME THEIR INTERESTS ARE TO COME INTO ENJOYMENT--CLASS MUST BE REASONABLY DEFINITE AS WELL)
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ARE INDIRECT BENEFICIARIES ACTUAL BENEFICIARIES?
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NO--THE TRUST MUST OPERATE DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT THE PERSON
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WHEN CAN A BENEFICIARY ACCEPT BEING ONE?
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NO NOTICE OR ACCEPTANCE NEEDED BEFORE TRUST IS CREATED
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2 OTHER TYPES OF EXPRESS TRUST
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(1)INTERVIVOS TRUST (2)TESTAMENTARY TRUST
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DEFINITION OF NON-EXPRESS PRIVATE TRUST
Definition
TRUST ARISING AS A MATTER OF LAW--RESULTING TRUST (BASED ON PRESUMED INTENT OF SETTLOR)OR CONSTRUCTION TRUSTS(USED TO PREVENT UNJUST ENRICHMENT)
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3 TYPES OF RESULTING TRUSTS
Definition
(1)PMRT;(2)FAILURE OF AN EXPRESS TRUST;(3)EXCESS CORPUS
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PURCHASE MONEY RESULTING TRUST PRESUMPTION AND 4 EXCEPTIONS
Definition
PRESUMED WHEN BENEFICIARY PROVIDES CONSIDERATION BUT ALLOWS TITLE TO BE TAKEN IN NAME OF TRUSTEE (2 EXCEPTOINS: CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP BTWN PARTIES; UNLAWFUL PURPOSE;OBTAINED TITLE BY FRAUD; IF ONLY PART OF CONSIDERATION, ONLY PART OF THE PROPERTY IN RESULTING TRUST)
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WHEN CAN AN EXPRESS TRUST BECOME A RESULTING TRUST?
Definition
WHEN EXPRESS TRUST IS FOUND TO BE VOID OR UNENFORCEABLE OR BENEFICIARY IS DEAD OR CANNOT BE LOCATED?
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WHAT BURDEN OF PROOF IS REQURED TO RECEIVE A CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
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CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE
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5 WAYS THAT GIVE RISE TO A CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
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(1)THEFT OR CONVERSION OF CORPUS BY TRUSTEE (SOLD THE ITEMS); (2)FRAUD, DURESS; (3)BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY; (4)HOMICIDE (KILLS BENEFICIARY); (5)BREACH OF PROMISE.
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3 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHARITABLE TRUSTS AND PRIVATE TRUSTS
Definition
(1)CAN HAVE INDEFINITE BENEFICIARIES; (2)MAY BE PERPETUAL; (3)CY PRES DOCTRINE(WHEN PURPOSE IS IMPRACTICABLE, COURT MUST FIND ALTERNATIVE THAT FITS AS NEAR AS POSSSIBLE TO SETTLORS OG INTENT.
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5 MAIN TOPICS ON TRANSFER AND RESTRAINTS ON TRANSFER OF TRUSTS (SPENDTHRIFT TRUSTS)
Definition
(1)ALIENABILITY (ABSENT RESTRICTIONS, A BENEFICIARY CAN TRANSFER HIS INTEREST); (2)INVOLUNTARY ALIENATION - ABSENT RESTRICTIONS BY TRUST-CREDITORS CAN GO AFTER BENEFICIARY INTEREST IN TRUST; (3)RESTRAINTS ON ALIENATION(SPENDTHRIFT)-PRECLUDES HTE BENEFICIARY FROM TRANSFERRING HIS INTEREST IN THE TRUST, CREDITORS CAN'T GET TO IT EITHER(EXCEPTOINS--CONTRACTS FOR NECESSITIES, CHILD SUPPORT, ANY INTEREST RETAINED BY THE SETTLOR, FEDERAL TAX LIENS); (4)DISCRETIONARY TRUSTS-UP TO TRUSTEE TO APPLY OR WITHHOLD PAYMENTS TO THE BENEFICIARY (CREDITORS HAVE THE SAME RIGHTS AS THE BENEFICIARY); (5)SUPPORT TRUSTS-TRUSTEE IS TO PAY SO MUCH INCOME OR PRINCIPAL AS IS NECESSARY FOR THE BENEFICIARY'S SUPPORT (CANNOT BE REACHED BY CREDITORS)
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WHAT ARE THE TRUSTEE'S POWERS
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POWER IS LIMITED TO WHAT WAS EXPRESSLY CONFERRED BY THE TRUST INSTRUMENT, STATE LAW, AND COURT DECREE (AND IMPLIED POWERS TO CARRY OUT THOSE POWERS)
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2 DUTIES OF A TRUSTEE
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(1)STANDARD OF CARE-EXERCISE THE DEGREE OF SKILL, CARE, AND CAUTION THAT WOULD BE EXERCISED BY A REASONABLY PRUDENT PERSON MANAGING HIS OWN PROPERTY; (2)DUTY OF LOYALTY-TRUSTEE CANNOT ENTER INTO ANY TRANSACTOINS IN WHICH HE IS DEALING WITH THE TRUST IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY
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POWER OF SETTLOR TO MODIFY OR TERMINATE TRUST
Definition
THE POWER TO REVOKE IS ALSO THE POWER TO AMEND - MUST BE EXPRESSLY RESERVED IN TRUST DOCUMENT
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2 REQUIREMENTS FOR BENEFICIARY TO REVOKE OR AMEND TRUST
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(1)ALL BENEFICIARIES MUST CONSENT; (2)CANNOT FRUSTRATE ANY MATERIAL TRUST PURPOSE
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DOES TRUSTEE HAVE POWER TO TERMINATE TRUST
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NO, UNLESS GIVEN POWER IN TRUST DOCUMENT
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3 REASONS WHEN CAN COURT TERMINATE TRUST
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TRUST PURPOSE IS (1)IMPOSSIBLE, (2)ILLEGAL OR (3)HAS BEEN COMPLETED
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HOW LONG DOES AN ESTATE HAVE TO PROBATE A WILL BEFORE THE PRESUMPTION OF INTESTACY IS FINAL
Definition
3 YEARS
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WHAT INTESTATE SHARE DOES A SURVIVING SPOUSE GET?
Definition
CP-THE 1/2 BELONGING TO THE DECEDENT
SP-IF NO SURVIVING ISSUE OR PARENTS, SPOUSE GETS ALL; IF NO ISSUE BUT SURVIVING PARENTS, 1/2 OF SP ESTATE; IF ISSUE, 1/2 OF SP ESTATE
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WHAT INTESTATE SHARE DOES EACH CHILD TAKE
Definition
IF NO SURVIVING SPOUSE--EQUALLY IF ALL OF THE SAME DEGREE OF KINSHIP; OTHERWISE, THOSE OF UNEQUAL OR MORE REMOTE DEGREE BY REPRESENTATION
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WHAT INTESTATE SHARE DOES AN HEIR RECEIVE?
Definition
IF NOT SURVIVED BY A SPOUSE OR ANY ISSU, THE ESTATE PASSES TOT HE DECEDNET'S PARENTS; IF NO PARENTS THEN TO THE ISSUE OF HTE DECEDENT'S PARENTS (DECEDENT'S BROTHERS AND SISTERS), IF NONE-THEN TO GRANDPARENTS, ETC. IF NO RELATIVES AT ALL, GOES TO STATE
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WHAT HAPPENS IF TESTATOR FAILS TO PROVIDE FOR HIS CHILDREN?
Definition
IF BORN OR ADOPTED AFTER EXECUTION OF WILL, THE OMITTED CIHLD WILL RECEIVE THE SHARE HE WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THROUGH INTESTATE SUCCESSION;
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WHEN WILL A PERMITTED CHILD (WILL) NOT TAKE INTESTATE SHARE? (3 REASONS)
Definition
(1)APPEARS THE OMISSION WAS INTENTIONAL; (2)AT EXECUTION, HAD ONE OR MORE CHILDREN AND GAVE EVERYTHING TO OTHER PARENT; (3)PROVIDED FOR THE CHILD OUTSIDE THE WILL
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3 REQUIREMENTS TO HAVE TESTAMENTARY INTENT
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(1)CAPACITY; (2)ABSENCE OF FRAUD; (3)ABSENCE OF UNDUE INFLUENCE
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WHAT ELEMENTS SHOW CAPACITY IN TESTAMENTARY INTENT?
Definition
(1)AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD; (2)KNOWS THE NATURAL OBJECTS OF HER BOUNTY; (3)KNOWS THE NATURE OF THE TESTAMENTARY ACT
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TWO TYPES OF FRAUD IN WILLS
Definition
(1)FRAUD IN THE EXECUTION (FORGERY OR TESTATOR SIGNS INSTRUMENT BELIEVING IT TO BE NON-TESTAMENTARY; (2)FRAUD IN THE INDUCEMENT (WRONGDOERS MISREPRESENTATION AFFECTS DISPOSITION)
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wHEN DOES A PRESUMPTION OF UNDUE INVLUENCE IN A WILL EXIST (4 ELEMENTS)
Definition
(1)THERE IS A CONFIDENTIAL RELATOINSHIP; (2)THE WRONGDOER HAD ACTIVE PARTICIPATION; (3)THERE IS AN UNNATURAL RESULT; (4)WRONGDOER BENEFITS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
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A VALID WILL MUST BE (3 ELEMENTS)
Definition
(1)IN WRITING; (2)SIGNED BY THE TESTATOR OR SIGNED BY SOME OTHER PERSON IN THE TESTATOR'S PRESENCE AND AT HIS DIRECTION; (3)ATTESTED BY TWO WITNESSES
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A HOLOGRAPHIC WILL (4) (VALID IN IDAHO)
Definition
(1)SIGNED ANYWHERE; (2)MATERIAL PROVISIONS ARE IN THE TESTATOR'S HANDWRITING; (3)TESTAMENTARY INTENT CAN BE IN HANDWRITING OR SHOWN BY EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE; (4)DATES AND WITNESSESS ARE NOT NECESSARY; (5)ORAL WILL ARE NOT VALID IN IDAHO
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DEFINITION OF CODICIL
Definition
AN ADDITION OR AMENDMENT TO A WILL, REQUIRES SAME FORMALITIES AS A WILL
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WHAT IS REQUIRED TO INCORPORATE A DOCUMENT INTO A WILL BY REFERENCE (2)
Definition
(1)LANGUAGE OF WILL MANIFESTS AN INTENT TO INCORPORATE; (2)DESCREIBES THE WRITING SUFFICIENTLY TO PERMIT ITS IDENTIFICATION
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IDAHO UPC ON INCORPORATING DOCUMENTS INTO A WILL BY REFERENCE (2)
Definition
ALLOWS LISTS OF ITMES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IF: (1)IN THE HANDWRITING OF THE TESTATOR OR SIGNE DBY HIM; AND (2)DESCRIBES THE ITEMS WITH REASONABLE CERTAINTY
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5 WAYS TO REVOKE A WILL
Definition
(1)REVOCATION BY LAW; (2)REVOCATION BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT; (3)REVOCATION BY PHYSICAL ACT; (4)REVIVAL OF REVOCATION; (5)DEPENDANT RELATIVE REVOCATION
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TWO WAYS TO SATISFY A REVOCATION OF A WILL BY LAW
Definition
(1)MARRIAGE FOLLOWING EXECUTION OF WILL (UNLESS IT APPEARS FROM THE WILL THAT THE OMISSION WAS INTENTIONAL OR TESTATOR PROVIDED FOR SPOUSE OUTSIDE OF WILL); (2)DIVORCE: REVOKES ALL PROVISIONS IN WILL IN FAVOR OF FORMER SPOUSE
Term
HOW TO REVOKE A WILL BY PHYSICAL ACT
Definition
BURNING, TEARING, CANCELING OR OBLITERATING; INTENT MUST BE CONCURRENT WITH THE ACT
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DEFINITION OF DEPENDANT RELATIVE REVOCATION
Definition
TESTATOR REVOKES HIS WILL UNDER THE BELIEF THAT ANOTHER DISPOSITION OF HIS PROPERTY WOULD HAVE BEEN EFFECTIVE (OTHERWISE HE WOULD NOT HAVE REVOKED HIS WILL)
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ELECTIVE SHARE STATUTES IN IDAHO--WHAT DOES IT GIVE SURVIVING SPOUSE?
Definition
GIVES THE SPOUSE AN ELECTION TO TAKE A STATUTORY SHARE OF HTE DECEDENT'S ESTATE INLIEU OF TAKING UNDER THE DECEDENT WILL
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WHAT MUST SPOUSE DO TO USE HER ELECTIVE SHARE (IN IDAHO)
Definition
MUST MAKE ELECTOIN WITHIN 9 MONTHS AFTER DECEDENT'S DEATH OR 6 MONTHS AFTER FILING PETITION FOR PROBATE, WHICHEVER IS LATER
Term
WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF THE ELECTIVE SHARE A SPOUSE CAN GET
Definition
1/2 OF THE TOTAL QUASI-COMMUNITY PROPERTY (ALL PERSONAL PROPRETY, ALL REAL PROPERTY IN IDAHO WHILE DOMICILED ELSEWHERE)
Term
SUBSIDIARY PROBLEMS COMMON TO INTESTACY SUCCESSOIN AND WILLS (5)
Definition
(1)SIMULTANEOUS DEATH(A PERSON MUST SURVIVE 120 HOURS TO BE ABLE TO INHERET), (2)RENUNCIATION, (3)KILLER OF DECEDENT(NOT ENTITLED), (4)ADVANCEMENTS(TREATED AS SUCH ONLY IF DECLARED BY DECEDENT IN A CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITING OR ACKNOWLEDGED BY HEIR), (5)SATISFACTION OF DEVISES (MUST SHOW 3 THINGS: 1-THE WILL PROVIDES FOR A DEDUCTION OF THE LIFETIME GIFT, 2-TESTATOR DECLARES IN A CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITING THAT IT IS TO BE DEDUCTED OR 3-DEVISEE ACKNOWLEDGES IN WRITING THAT GIFT IS IN SATISFACTION
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WHEN DOES A GIFT LAPSE?
Definition
WHEN THE BENEFICIARY PREDECEASES THE TESTATOR (ANTI-LAPSE STATUTES LET BENEFICIARY ISSUE TAKE BY REPRESENTATION (MUST HAVE A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO DECEDENT)
Term
LAPSES WITH CLASS GIFTS
Definition
ONLY MEMBERS WHO SURVIVE THE TESTATOR TAKE
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WHEN DOES ADEMPTION APPLY
Definition
ONLY APPLIES TO SPECIFIC DEVISES AND BEQUESTS (IF SPECIFIC PROPERTY NO LONGER IN CONTROL OF THE DECEDENT, BENEFICIARY GETS NOTHING)
Term
DEFINITION OF ABATEMENT
Definition
THE PROCESS OF REDUCING TESTAMENTARY GIFTS WHERE ESTATE ASSETS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO SATISFY ALL BEQUESTS AND DEVISES.
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PRIORITIES OF ABATEMENT IN WILLS (FROM THOSE WHO ABATE FIRST TO THOSE WHO ABATE LAST)
Definition
(1)PROPERTY PASSING BY INTESTACY; (2)THE RESIDUARY ESTATE; (3)GENERAL LEGACIES; (4)SPECIFIC BEQUESTS
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