Civil Law

question 10

Multiple Choice

Civil law

• A) is a mistake
• B) attempts to restore the wronged party to position before incident
• C) never works well unless backed by a strong police force
• D) creates civil discord

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Definitions:

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a person appears to have the authorization to act on behalf of another entity, leading third parties to reasonably believe such authority exists.

Knowingly

Acting with awareness or deliberate intention, often referenced in legal contexts to imply a person had knowledge or should have had knowledge of the implications of their actions.

Ratification

The act of formally confirming or approving an agreement, often after the agreement is initially made, to make it officially valid.

Fiduciary Duty

An obligation to act in the best interest of another party, such as that of a trustee towards a beneficiary.