ND Bar Torts and Evidence 2

Question 1

What is the best evidence rule in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Original documents must be produced to prove their contents

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The strongest evidence must always be presented first

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Only documentary evidence is admissible

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Digital copies are never acceptable

Question 2

Under North Dakota tort law, what is the attractive nuisance doctrine?

Accepted Answer

Landowners may be liable for injuries to trespassing children from dangerous conditions likely to attract them

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All trespassers can recover damages

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Only public properties are subject to this doctrine

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The doctrine has been abolished

Question 3

What is negligence per se in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Violation of a statute designed to protect a specific class automatically establishes breach of duty

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Any traffic violation is negligence per se

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The concept does not exist

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It applies only to medical malpractice

Question 4

What is an excited utterance under North Dakota evidence rules?

Accepted Answer

A statement about a startling event made while under the stress of that event, excepted from hearsay

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Any loud statement

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A statement made to police

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A written statement under oath

Question 5

Under North Dakota ethical rules, what is a lawyers duty of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A lawyer must not reveal information relating to client representation without consent except in limited circumstances

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Lawyers can freely discuss cases with colleagues

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Confidentiality only applies during active representation

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The duty is optional

Question 6

What is the Good Samaritan law in North Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Legal protection for those who voluntarily render emergency aid from liability for ordinary negligence

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A requirement to provide emergency assistance

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Protection only for medical professionals

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The law does not exist in this state