LA Bar Civil Law

Question 1

Under Louisiana Civil Law, which of the following is NOT a required element for the formation of a valid contract?

Accepted Answer

Consideration

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Mutual consent

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Lawful object

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Capacity

Question 2

In Louisiana, which of the following best describes "community property"?

Accepted Answer

Property acquired during marriage, excluding those gifts and inheritances.

Answer

Property acquired before marriage by either spouse.

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Property acquired during marriage through inheritance or donation.

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Property solely owned by one spouse, as designated in a prenuptial agreement.

Question 3

Under Louisiana law, what is the primary effect of a testamentary disposition that does not meet the formal requirements for a valid will?

Accepted Answer

The disposition is void and has no legal effect.

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The disposition is considered a valid codicil to an existing will.

Answer

The disposition is treated as a valid contract.

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The disposition is treated as an informal trust.

Question 4

In Louisiana, which of the following is a correct statement regarding the performance of contractual obligations?

Accepted Answer

A debtor may not be required to perform if the performance becomes impossible due to an external cause.

Answer

Performance of a contract can be refused if it becomes economically impractical.

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A party to a contract is required to perform even if they believe the contract is unfair.

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Performance may be excused if the contract is deemed to be too vague or uncertain.

Question 5

In Louisiana, which of the following statements is true about the regime of separate property in marriage?

Accepted Answer

Property owned by one spouse before marriage remains separate property, as does property acquired by inheritance or donation.

Answer

All property acquired during the marriage is considered separate property unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is classified as community property.

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All income earned by either spouse during the marriage is considered separate property.