Holly Is a State Court Judge

question 78

Multiple Choice

Holly is a state court judge. Ilsa appears in a case in Holly's court, claim?ing that Jim breached a contract. As in most state courts, Holly may

• A) award damages, cancel a contract, or direct a party to do or not to do an act.
• B) award damages only.
• C) cancel a contract only.
• D) direct a party to do or not to do a particular act only.

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Definitions:

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