U.S. bar exam - Practice & Preparation

Q1: In contract law, the mirror image rule requires that an acceptance must {{1}} the terms of the offer, or else it becomes a {{2}} that rejects the original offer.

Q2: 🎨 An art collector offers to buy a painting from a dealer for $25,000, with the offer stating it will remain open for 10 days. On day 5, the collector emails: "I revoke my offer." On day 7, the dealer emails: "I accept your original offer." The dealer later learns the collector sold the painting to someone else on day 6. Which statement is most accurate?

Q3: Victor, a physician, treats patient Wanda according to accepted medical practices in the community. Despite proper treatment, Wanda suffers complications and sues Victor for negligence. To establish breach of duty, Wanda must show Victor's conduct fell below what standard? ⚖️ Professionals are held to a specialized standard.

Q4: Olive's restaurant serves food that makes patron Paul sick due to Olive's failure to maintain proper refrigeration. Paul requires hospitalization and misses two weeks of work. In Paul's negligence claim, hospitalization costs and lost wages are examples of {{1}} damages. If Olive's conduct were found to be willful and reckless, Paul might also recover {{2}} damages. Unlike intentional torts, negligence requires proof of {{3}} damages.

Q5: In a constitutional challenge, after determining that government has the power to act, you must assess whether the action infringes {{1}}. If the infringement involves a {{2}} or {{3}}, the court applies {{4}}.