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Parton and Sons Is a Law Firm That Uses Activity-Based

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Parton and Sons is a law firm that uses activity-based costing. Classify these activities as value-added or non-value-added:
1. Taking appointments
2. Reception
3. Meeting with clients
4. Bookkeeping
5. Court time
6. Meeting with opposing attorneys
7. Billing
8. Advertising


Definitions:

Unconscionability

A doctrine in contract law that describes terms that are so unjustly one-sided that they are considered shockingly unfair or oppressive.

Doctrine of Privity

A principle that states a contract cannot confer rights or impose obligations arising under it on any person or agent except the parties to it.

Statutory Assignment

The transfer of rights or benefits from one party to another as permitted or dictated by statute.

Chose in Action

A personal right to property that is recoverable through legal action, such as debts owed or rights in a contract.

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