Any Conceded Error Reverses
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Subject distribution
- Civil Procedure1
Example wrong choices
14071_threshing-sledge-patent · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice AThe judgment cannot stand because it was an error for the court to have appointed alternate jurors.
Why it's attractive
Stem concedes the error but also says alternates never seated/deliberated → no prejudice → not responsive to 'reversal'.
Why it's wrong
Stem concedes the error but also says alternates never seated/deliberated → no prejudice → not responsive to 'reversal'.
14071_threshing-sledge-patent · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice BThe judgment cannot stand because the Seventh Amendment does not apply to patent infringement suits seeking money damages.
Why it's attractive
Says the jury right does NOT reach a money-damages action; that is the opposite of the rule.
Why it's wrong
Says the jury right does NOT reach a money-damages action; that is the opposite of the rule.
14071_threshing-sledge-patent · CIVIL_PROCEDURE · Choice DThe judgment cannot stand because the two Brazilian jurors had an inadequate command of English.
Why it's attractive
Stem says English was adequate and no for-cause strike was sought; non-native English is not itself a reversal ground.
Why it's wrong
Stem says English was adequate and no for-cause strike was sought; non-native English is not itself a reversal ground.
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