Stan has an accident when he misses a stop sign and crashes…

Stan has an accident when he misses a stop sign and crashes into another car whose driver is drunk. Despite having sustained $100,000 worth injuries, Brian is able to recover only $70,000 as his own negligence is found to have contributed 30 percent to the injury. The type of negligence defense most likely availed in this case is______.

In heavy traffic on Route 66 in Northern Arizona, Arizona re…

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?

You have just completed transactions in Germany and Japan. Y…

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?

Sally sold a car to Henry claiming it was an original Shelby…

Sally sold a car to Henry claiming it was an original Shelby Cobra. However, Sally had recently had the replica car built at a shop specializing in reproductions. When Henry showed the car to a mechanic, the mechanic pointed out that it was a reproduction. Thus, Henry was a victim of ________.