Right Answer Wrong Reason
This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 3 active questions. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”
Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
- Evidence1
- Real Property1
Example wrong choices
14844_divorce-to-deacon · EVIDENCE · Choice Ainadmissible, because impeachment on a collateral issue may not be proved by extrinsic evidence.
Why it's attractive
The word 'extrinsic' in the answer should trigger you to check whether the stem is about a question on cross or about outside proof.
Why it's wrong
The word 'extrinsic' in the answer should trigger you to check whether the stem is about a question on cross or about outside proof.
14844_divorce-to-deacon · EVIDENCE · Choice Cinadmissible, because a witness's character for truthfulness cannot be attacked by specific instances of conduct.
Why it's attractive
The word 'cannot' is an absolute. FRE 608(b) says the opposite.
Why it's wrong
The word 'cannot' is an absolute. FRE 608(b) says the opposite.
14844_divorce-to-deacon · EVIDENCE · Choice Dadmissible, because the transcript is self-authenticating documentary evidence.
Why it's attractive
The transcript is a document offered to prove a prior bad act — that is the definition of extrinsic evidence under 608(b).
Why it's wrong
The transcript is a document offered to prove a prior bad act — that is the definition of extrinsic evidence under 608(b).
14961_christian-vineyard-foreclosure · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice ANo, because a pro rata foreclosure of the vineyard will not prejudice the rights of Antioch Bank.
Why it's attractive
The choice says 'pro rata foreclosure will not prejudice the bank.' The legal issue isn't prejudice — it's the senior's right to foreclose the whole parcel. Wrong frame.
Why it's wrong
The choice says 'pro rata foreclosure will not prejudice the bank.' The legal issue isn't prejudice — it's the senior's right to foreclose the whole parcel. Wrong frame.
14961_christian-vineyard-foreclosure · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice BNo, because of the 'two funds' rule of marshalling.
Why it's attractive
Marshalling requires two different tracts/funds. The stem says both mortgages cover the same vineyard. Doctrine doesn't apply.
Why it's wrong
Marshalling requires two different tracts/funds. The stem says both mortgages cover the same vineyard. Doctrine doesn't apply.
14961_christian-vineyard-foreclosure · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice DNo, because Antioch Bank holds a purchase-money mortgage.
Why it's attractive
The stem says Hannah purchased the vineyard with her own savings before borrowing from the bank. This is not a purchase-money mortgage.
Why it's wrong
The stem says Hannah purchased the vineyard with her own savings before borrowing from the bank. This is not a purchase-money mortgage.
16198_farmhouse-mission-robbery · CRIMINAL · Choice AGrant the motion, because, as a guest, the thief has sufficient standing to contest the lack of probable cause at the time of entry.
Why it's wrong
Choice A is not the credited answer for this item.
16198_farmhouse-mission-robbery · CRIMINAL · Choice CGrant the motion, because, as a guest, the thief has sufficient standing to contest the entry of the house without a warrant.
Why it's wrong
Choice C is not the credited answer for this item.
16198_farmhouse-mission-robbery · CRIMINAL · Choice DDeny the motion, because the thief had no ownership or other possessory interest in the premises.
Why it's wrong
Choice D is not the credited answer for this item.
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