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These Are Held in Open Court Before a Judge

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These are held in open court before a judge. Both the prosecution and the defense may present evidence and arguments.

Explain the preexisting duty rule and its exceptions, including additional work and unforeseen circumstances.

Identify the characteristics and enforceability of illusory promises in contracts.

Understand how past consideration impacts the enforceability of promises.

Evaluate the impact of specific phrases like "paid in full" on the settlement of debts under the UCC.

Definitions:

Substantive Law

The part of law that deals with the rights and duties of individuals or organizations and the remedies available to them.

Locum Tenens

A Latin phrase that means “to hold the place of, to substitute for.” In the health care context, a locum tenens is a physician who substitutes temporarily for another.

Substitute

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another, often temporarily or as an alternative.

Deposition

A deposition involves a live person being questioned under oath by an attorney who is party to the proceeding and takes place prior to the case going before the judge (and jury).