A Developer Wishes to Construct a Building on Land Owned

question 33

Multiple Choice

A developer wishes to construct a building on land owned by your neighbors and he asks the city to take the property by eminent domain and give it to him for that purpose. You agree that it is unfair to your neighbors for their property to be taken and you wish to join the lawsuit filed by your neighbors as a show of support. You cannot join the lawsuit because:

• A) it represents a hypothetical issue.
• B) it rests upon future contingent events.
• C) it does not involve diversity of citizenship.
• D) you lack standing to sue.

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Definitions:

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Self-Regulation of Attention

The ability to control one's focus of attention, managing distractions and focusing on relevant stimuli or tasks.

Nonjudgmental Awareness

An approach or practice of being mindful and observant without making judgments or evaluations.

Sensation-Seeking

The desire to participate in highly arousing activities; it is especially common in early and mid-adolescence.