Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)A lawsuit may be brought against human beings, corporations, and any unincorporated associations.
• B)A young child who is sued will be represented by an adult who acts in parens patriae.
• C)In order to sue in Canadian courts, a person must either be a Canadian citizen or be represented by a lawyer who is a Canadian citizen.
• D)Trade unions sometimes can sue or be sued even though they are unincorporated associations.
• E)Foreign corporations, like Canadian corporations, have an absolute right to sue in Canadian courts.

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Definitions:

Due Process

A fundamental legal principle that ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

Federal Preemption

Federal preemption refers to the principle that federal law takes precedence over state laws in cases where both could apply.

Interstate Commerce

Commercial transactions or movement of goods and services across state lines, which are subject to federal regulatory oversight.

Actual Malice

A legal standard requiring proof that a statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth, particularly in defamation cases involving public figures.