Free NC Bar Results Questions and Answers

Question 1

A homeowner entered into a contract with a builder to renovate her house for $50,000. Halfway through the project, the builder realized that due to an increase in the cost of materials, he would need an additional $10,000 to complete the job. The homeowner, under pressure to have the work finished on time, agreed to pay the additional $10,000. Upon completion, the homeowner refused to pay the extra amount. The builder sued to recover the $10,000.

How should the court rule?

Accepted Answer

The builder is not entitled to recover the additional $10,000 because there was no new consideration for the modification.

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The builder is entitled to recover the additional $10,000 because the homeowner agreed to pay it.

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The builder is entitled to recover the additional $10,000 because the increase in material costs made performance impracticable.

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The builder is not entitled to recover the additional $10,000 because the contract was already partially performed.

Question 2

A defendant was charged with robbery after he allegedly pointed a gun at a victim and demanded money. At trial, the defendant claims that he was not at the scene of the crime and presents an alibi defense.

Which of the following must the prosecution prove beyond a reasonable doubt?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's intent to commit robbery.

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The accuracy of the defendant's alibi.

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The defendant's possession of a weapon during the robbery.

Question 3

A pedestrian was walking down the street when she was struck by a car driven by a delivery driver who was texting while driving. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and sued the delivery driver for negligence.

Which of the following elements must the pedestrian prove to establish her negligence claim?

Accepted Answer

Duty, breach, causation, and damages.

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Intent, duty, breach, and causation.

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Breach, causation, and foreseeability.

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Duty, breach, strict liability, and damages.

Question 4

A state passed a law requiring all public school students to recite a specific prayer at the beginning of the school day. A group of parents challenged the law, claiming it violated the First Amendment.

Which of the following constitutional principles is most directly implicated by this law?

Accepted Answer

Establishment Clause.

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Free Exercise Clause.

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Due Process Clause.

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Equal Protection Clause.

Question 5

An owner of land granted an easement to a neighbor to use a driveway that ran through the owner's property. Later, the owner sold the property to a new buyer. The new buyer attempted to block the neighbor's use of the driveway, claiming that the easement was not binding on her.

Is the easement enforceable against the new buyer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only if the easement was recorded.

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Yes, because easements are binding on subsequent purchasers.

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No, because the new buyer did not grant the easement.

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No, unless the neighbor obtains a new easement from the new buyer.