In 1999, Several Law Firms Filed Which Type of Suit

question 139

Multiple Choice

In 1999, several law firms filed which type of suit against firearms manufacturers on behalf of victims of gun violence?

• A)civil law
• B)criminal law
• C)public law
• D)class-action

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Definitions:

Intangible Property

Assets that cannot be physically touched or held, such as intellectual property or financial securities.

UCC

The Uniform Commercial Code, a set of laws that provide legal rules and regulations governing commercial or business transactions and contracts.

Real Estate

Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water.

Mutual Mistake

Mistake as to the same material fact on the part of both parties to a contract. In this situation, either party can cancel the contract.