The Eighth Amendment That Has Issued Some of the More

question 50

Multiple Choice

The eighth amendment that has issued some of the more sweeping reforms to the prison environment.One of the most significant decisions occurred in the case of __________,which held that institutions may not engage in the deliberate indifference of the serious medical needs of inmates.

• A) Batson v. Kentucky
• B) Cooper v. Pate
• C) Estelle v. Gamble
• D) Brown v. Plata

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Definitions:

Dishonor Of Note Receivable

Occurs when a promissory note's maker fails to make the scheduled payment to the note's holder when due.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that is expected not to be collectible due to credit sales.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of global accounting standards for financial reporting.