NM Bar NM Bar Industry Standards 4

Question 1

Under the New Mexico Uniform Commercial Code, a merchant's firm offer to buy or sell goods is irrevocable without consideration for a maximum period of:

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

30 days

Question 2

Under New Mexico criminal law, what mental state must the prosecution prove for a conviction of second-degree murder?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge that the act created a strong probability of death or great bodily harm

Answer

Premeditation and deliberation

Answer

Negligent disregard for human life

Answer

Recklessness under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference

Question 3

When a New Mexico attorney represents a corporation, who is the client for purposes of the attorney-client relationship?

Accepted Answer

The corporation as an entity

Answer

The board of directors collectively

Answer

The CEO as the highest-ranking officer

Answer

All shareholders with more than 5% ownership

Question 4

Under New Mexico's statute of limitations, a plaintiff generally has how long to file a claim for breach of a written contract?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

4 years

Answer

3 years

Answer

2 years

Question 5

Under New Mexico's long-arm statute, a court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant who commits a tortious act outside New Mexico causing injury inside New Mexico if:

Accepted Answer

The defendant regularly solicits business in New Mexico or derives substantial revenue from goods used in New Mexico

Answer

The defendant has ever visited New Mexico

Answer

The plaintiff is a New Mexico resident

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The tort involved a defective product manufactured anywhere in the US

Question 6

Under New Mexico family law, which standard governs all judicial decisions affecting the custody and visitation of minor children?

Accepted Answer

Best interests of the child

Answer

Preference of the primary caregiver

Answer

Equal time between parents

Answer

Wishes of the child if over age 14

Question 7

A New Mexico attorney communicates directly with a represented opposing party without counsel's consent. This conduct violates which rule?

Accepted Answer

Rule 16-402 NMRA (communication with represented persons)

Answer

Rule 16-301 NMRA (meritorious claims)

Answer

Rule 16-804 NMRA (misconduct)

Answer

Rule 16-702 NMRA (expert witnesses)