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MBE Civil Procedure

From venue to the appeals process, explore every step of federal civil procedure. After studying this subject you will be empowered to tackle any procedural question from the beginning to the end of a lawsuit.

Jurisdiction & Venue
Learn about: - Federal subject-matter jurisdiction - Federal question jurisdiction - Diversity jurisdiction - Supplemental jurisdiction - Removal - Personal jurisdiction - Venue - Forum non conveniens - Transfer - Notice - Service of Process
66  cards
Erie & Injunctions
Learn about the Erie Doctrine and which laws to apply.
21  cards
Pleadings & Parties
Learn about: - Pleadings - Rule 11 - Amendments - Joinder - Impleader - Interpleader - Intervention - Class Actions
67  cards
Discovery
Learn about the discovery process including: - Pretrial conferences - Discovery - E-Discovery - Disclosures - Sanctions
50  cards
Pretrial Adjudication
Learn about: - Dismissals - Default Judgment - Summary Judgment - Declaratory Judgment
23  cards
Jury Trials & Post-Trial Motions
Learn about: - Right to jury - Jury selection - Jury instructions - Types of verdicts - Motion for a New Trial - Directed Verdicts - RJMOL - Motion for Relief from Judgment
43  cards
Appeals & Preclusion
Learn about: - Interlocutory Appeals - Standards of Review - Appeals - Claim Preclusion - Issue Preclusion
34  cards
MBE Constitutional Law

Study the foundation of all law: The Constitution. Explore the separation of powers, the relationship between state and federal governments. Discover our basic rights and freedoms. Learn to examine the constitutionality of any law!

Federal Judicial System
Learn about: - Article III, Section 2 jurisdiction - 11th Amendment & Sovereign Immunity - Justiciability (standing, ripeness, mootness, political question doctrine) - Abstention Doctrine
33  cards
Separation of Powers
Explore the powers of the Executive and Legislative Branches including: - Necessary and Proper Clause - Commerce Clause - Taxing and Spending Powers, - War Powers
38  cards
Executive Powers
27  cards
Federalism
Learn all about federalism, including: - Supremacy Clause - Dormant Commerce Clause - Privileges and Immunities under Article IV
26  cards
Due Process & Fundamental Rights
50  cards
Equal Protection
Seek the origins of the equal protection clause. Learn the extent of its protection and the levels of scrutiny applied when a violation is claimed.
33  cards
Individual Liberties
- Establishment Clause - Free Exercise Clause - Freedom of Association - Freedom of Speech
56  cards
Speech
- Establishment Clause - Free Exercise Clause - Freedom of Association - Freedom of Speech
37  cards
MBE Contract Law

The foundations of business transactions here for your eye's only! From UCC contracts to common law contracts, this subject covers it all. Whether you're looking to modify a contract or defend yourself from an unwanted contract, this is for you.

Formation
Examines the formation of contracts. Includes: - Offers - Mutual Assent - Terms - Consideration - Modification
46  cards
Defenses to Formation & Enforceability
Learn about the 10 defenses to contract formation & enforceability: (1) Incapacity (2) Misrepresentation (3) Duress (4) Undue Influence (5) Unconscionability (6) Illegality (7) Statute of Frauds (8) Misunderstanding (9) Mistake (10) Public policy
58  cards
Statute of Frauds
Learn about the Statute of Frauds and when it applies to contracts.
24  cards
Interpretation
Learn about: - Parol Evidence - Interpretation - Omitted and implied terms
23  cards
Performance, Breach, & Discharge
Learn about: - Conditions & excuse - Breach - Good faith obligations - Warranties - Aspects of performance (cure, notice, risk of loss, etc) - Impossibility - Frustration of Purpose - Impracticability - Discharge
31  cards
UCC Performance
Learn about: - Risk of Loss - Perfect Tender - Nonconforming Goods - Right to Cure - Express & Implied Warranties
26  cards
Third Party Beneficiaries
Learn about: - Third party beneficiaries (including creditor, donee, incidental & intended) - Assignment - Delegation
25  cards
Remedies
Learn all about contract remedies and damages, including: - Expectation damages - Consequential damages - Duty to Mitigate - Reformation - Rescission - Release - Specific performance - UCC Remedies
48  cards
MBE Criminal Law

From arson to murder, study an elemental breakdown of all of the major crimes tested on the Multistate Bar Exam. After studying this subject you will be able to immediately assess the criminal liability of any action.

Fundamentals
Discover the basic elements needed in each crime: acts reus, mens rea, concurrence, actual cause, and proximate cause.
38  cards
Homicide
Learn about criminal homicide, including: - Intent to kill murder - Depraved heart murder - Felony Murder - Degrees of murder - Manslaughter
42  cards
Other Crimes Against Persons
Examines other crimes against people including: - Assault & battery - Rape - Statutory rape - Kidnapping
19  cards
Property Crimes
Learn all about crimes involving property: - Larceny - Theft by false pretenses - Larceny by trick - Embezzlement - Receipt of stolen goods - Robbery - Burglary - Arson
23  cards
Inchoate Crimes & Parties to a Crime
Learn about crimes of attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation, as well as the different parties to a crime (accomplices, principals, etc.)
46  cards
Defenses
Learn about: - Insanity defense - Justification defense - Self-defense - Defense of third parties - Defense of property - Intoxication defense - Consent - Entrapment - Mistake
23  cards
MBE Criminal Procedure

Study the confines of the criminal justice system. Discover when the government has the right to search and sieze. Explore their ability to detain and question subjects. Armed with this knoweldge, protect the constitutional rights of yourself and others.

Arrests, Searches & Seizures
Learn all about 4th Amendment searches and seizures, including: - Arrests - Warrants & probable cause - Searches and seizures - Terry stops - Exceptions to the warrant requirement - Exclusionary rule & fruit of the poisonous tree - Administrative searches
77  cards
Confessions & Self-Incrimination
Explore the requirements for valid statements and confessions. Uncover the right to remain silent and the consequences of a Miranda rights violations.
29  cards
Right to Counsel and Identification Procedures
23  cards
Trial Rights & Procedures
Learn the stages of criminal charging: - Grand jury indictments - Bail requirements - Rights to a speedy trial - Jury trials and jury selection - Confrontation Clause
39  cards
8th Amendment, Burdens, & Appeals
Learn all about: - The 8th Amendment & Cruel and Unusual Punishment - Death Penalty - Burdens of Proof and Persuasion - Appeals - Habeas Corpus - Double Jeopardy
26  cards
MBE Evidence

Evidence is the fuel to the fire of litigation. Learn the ins and outs of admissibility, relevancy, and hearsay. After studying this subject, you will be able to analyze the admissibility of any piece of evidence.

Presentation of Evidence
Learn about the fundamentals of the Federal Rules of Evidence, including: - Role of judge and jury - Objections to admissibility - Judicial Notice - Order of trial - Burdens of proof - Authentication
50  cards
Witnesses and Impeachment
Learn the requirements of every witness and the methods of developing testimony. Delve into the ways to impeach a witness and remove credibility.
37  cards
Relevancy, Rule 403, and Character Evidence
Discover the limits of what can be used as evidence. Learn when character evidence can be introduced and what types of character evidence can be introduced.
42  cards
Authentication & Expert Testimony
Dive into the requirements of authentication. Explore the triggers of the best evidence rule and the methods of authenticating evidence, as well as the requirements for expert testimony.
31  cards
Privileges
Uncover the privileges that keep evidence from a trial. Learn the protected relationships: from the attorney client privilege to the marital privilege.
26  cards
Hearsay
"He said" "She said" "I said" statements are all hearsay. Learn when they can be admitted and when they will be excluded.
48  cards
MBE Torts

From slip-and-fall liability to products liability, explore the law of torts. Wherever their is an injury you will be able to analyze the liability of the injuror and the injuree. After studying this subject, you will savor any torts questions you encounter.

Intentional Torts
Learn about: - Transferred Intent - Battery - Assault - False Imprisonment - IIED - Trespass to land/chattels - Conversion - Intentional Tort Defenses
61  cards
Negligence
Explore the elements of negligence. Learn about duties of care, breach, and causation. Uncover the damages available to an injured party.
64  cards
Strict Liability & Products Liability
- Strict Liability - Products Liability
39  cards
Other Torts
Learn about: - Nuisance and its defenses - Defamation, privacy torts, defenses, and constitutional limitations - Misrepresentations and defenses - Intentional interference with business relations and defenses - Vicarious Liability - Joint & Several Liability
61  cards
MBE Real Property

There is no asset more unique than land; they're not making any more of it. Study the unique laws that apply to land transactions. From tenant-landlord relations to competing claims, this subject has it all. Never fear another property question again.

Property Interests
Learn all about: - Present Estates - Future Interests - Concurrent Estates
78  cards
Landlord Tenant
Delve into the rights of tenants and landlords. Study tenancy requirements, payment obligations, and the termination of leaseholds.
52  cards
Servitudes
- Easements - Covenants - Profits - Licenses - Equitable servitudes
52  cards
Zoning & Land Rights
23  cards
Mortgages
Explore the mortgage process, the instruments involved, and the consequences of foreclosure. Learn mortgage holder priority and mortgage transfers.
31  cards
Competing Claims
When two property claims compete, lawyers win! Learn the priority of property claims and the procedures needed to safeguard a claim.
83  cards
MBE Rapid Fire

Review all the foundational concepts tested most frequently on the MBE!

Civil Procedure
76  cards
Constitutional Law
74  cards
Contracts
74  cards
Criminal Law
70  cards
Criminal Procedure
66  cards
Evidence
77  cards
Real Property
72  cards
Torts
72  cards

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