The Requirement of Standing Means That Parties in a Case

question 89

Multiple Choice

The requirement of standing means that parties in a case must

• A) be alive.
• B) have a concrete injury or interest at stake.
• C) be present in court during the trial.
• D) know the law they are using to defend themselves.
• E) have an attorney present with them in court.

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Definitions:

Substitution

In law or economics, the act of replacing one party or element of a contract with another.

Rescission

The act of canceling or annulling a contract, returning the parties involved to their positions prior to the agreement.

Nominal Damages

Monetary damages awarded to a plaintiff in a very small amount, typically $1 to $5, to signify that the plaintiff has been wronged by the defendant even though the plaintiff suffered no compensable harm.

Actual Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to recover losses directly resulting from a defendant's actions.