MO Bar Missouri State Law and Ethics

Question 1

Under Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct, a lawyer must maintain client confidences except in which circumstance?

Accepted Answer

When disclosure is impliedly authorized to carry out representation

Answer

Missouri Rule 1.6 permits disclosure of confidential information when impliedly authorized to carry out the representation, such as disclosing facts needed to pursue the client's case.

Question 2

Under Missouri's Rules of Professional Conduct, which rule governs a lawyer's duty of competence?

Accepted Answer

Rule 1.1

Answer

Missouri Rule 1.1 requires lawyers to provide competent representation, meaning the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation.

Question 3

Under Missouri law, which court has exclusive original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?

Accepted Answer

Circuit court

Answer

In Missouri, circuit courts have exclusive original jurisdiction over felony cases and serve as the general trial courts of the state.

Question 4

Missouri's comparative fault system reduces a plaintiff's recovery in proportion to their own negligence. Missouri follows which type of comparative fault?

Accepted Answer

Pure comparative fault

Answer

Missouri follows pure comparative fault, meaning a plaintiff may recover even if more than 50% at fault, though recovery is reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault.

Question 5

Under Missouri law, which tort doctrine may apply when a product leaves the manufacturer's control in a defective condition that causes injury?

Accepted Answer

Strict products liability

Answer

Missouri recognizes strict products liability under the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 402A, imposing liability when a seller places a defective product in the stream of commerce and it causes injury.

MO Bar - Missouri Bar Exam Practice Test

MO Bar - Missouri Bar Exam Practice Test

MO Bar Missouri State Law and Ethics