MS Bar Law Component 2

Question 1

Under Mississippi's version of the Uniform Commercial Code, when does risk of loss pass to a buyer in a shipment contract when the seller is a merchant?

Accepted Answer

When the seller tenders the goods to the carrier

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When the buyer receives the goods

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When the contract is formed

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When the goods are identified to the contract

Question 2

In Mississippi, what is the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim?

Accepted Answer

2 years from the date of injury or discovery

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3 years from the date of injury or discovery

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1 year from the date of injury

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5 years from the date of injury

Question 3

Under Mississippi law, which of the following accurately describes the 'deliberate design' exception in a products liability case?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer intentionally designed the product to cause harm

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The plaintiff assumed the risk of a known defect

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The product met all applicable safety standards

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The defect arose from misuse by the plaintiff

Question 4

Under the Mississippi Rules of Evidence, which of the following is NOT a recognized hearsay exception?

Accepted Answer

A statement of future intent offered to show the declarant later acted consistently

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Present sense impression

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Excited utterance

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A business record made in the regular course of business

Question 5

In a Mississippi criminal trial, when may a defendant invoke the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent at sentencing?

Accepted Answer

At any phase where testimony could incriminate the defendant in future proceedings

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Only during the guilt phase, not sentencing

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Only if the defendant testified at trial

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Never; the right ends upon conviction

Question 6

Under Mississippi property law, a deed containing a general warranty covenant obligates the grantor to defend against claims arising from:

Accepted Answer

All encumbrances, whether created by the grantor or a prior owner

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Only encumbrances the grantor personally created

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Only encumbrances arising after the deed was recorded

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Only encumbrances listed on the face of the deed

Question 7

Under Mississippi civil procedure, what is the effect of failing to join an indispensable party under MRCP Rule 19?

Accepted Answer

The court must dismiss the action if the party cannot be joined and equity so requires

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The case proceeds; absent parties are bound by the judgment

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The plaintiff automatically waives any claim against the absent party

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The defendant is liable for double damages for concealing the party