The FBI Has Developed New Technology That Enables It to Listen

question 48

Multiple Choice

The FBI has developed new technology that enables it to listen to conversations in homes from vans parked in the street outside the homes.While listening to conversations in one neighborhood,the FBI uncovers a meth lab.Agents move in and arrest those in the home without a warrant.Which of the following is true?

• A)The FBI is not required to have a warrant because the information was uncovered without invading the house.
• B)The FBI is not required to have a warrant because the information was uncovered from outside the private property of the individuals involved.
• C)The FBI is required to have a warrant in order to listen to the conversations.
• D)The FBI needs a warrant to listen only if it is going to arrest someone.
• E)none of the above

Identify and explain the exceptions to the parol evidence rule.

Distinguish between conditions precedent and subsequent in contract law.

Understand how electronic transactions are treated under laws related to the statute of frauds.

Understand the concept of fraudulent misrepresentation and its requirements, including intent and scienter.

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Definitions:

Rescinded by Agreement

The mutual decision of parties involved in a contract to cancel or nullify the agreement.

Anticipatory Repudiation

An assertion or action by a party indicating that he or she will not perform an obligation that he or she is contractually obligated to perform at a future time.

Material Breach

A significant violation of a contract that substantially undermines the agreement, giving the aggrieved party the right to seek legal remedies.

Non-breaching Party

The party in a contractual agreement that has not failed to fulfill any terms of the contract, as opposed to the party that has broken the agreement.