The 2015 Case of ______ Resulted in the Overturning of the Defense

question 44

Short Answer

The 2015 case of ______ resulted in the overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act and the legalization of same-sex marriage across the country.

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Definitions:

Mutual Mistake

An error shared by all parties to a contract, concerning a basic assumption on which the contract was based, that has a material effect on the agreed performance.

Standard-Size

Referring to items or products that are made to a specific, uniform set of dimensions or measurements to ensure consistency and compatibility.

Legal Assent

A mutual agreement under contract law wherein all parties involved acknowledge and adhere to the terms of a contract, making it legally binding.

Scienter

Knowledge of wrongdoing or fraudulent intent, often a necessary element in fraud cases.