Question

what makes a lawsuit frivolous?

○ a it lacks merit or meaningful basis.
○ b the attorney earns a contingency fee.
○ c it must be filed within two years of the loss or injury.
○ d the amount of money awarded to the plaintiff is more than $5,000.

question 2 (5 points)
(02.05 mc)
which statement reflects an issue targeted for reform in the tort law system?

○ a \people should not be discouraged from seeking compensation.\
○ b \the damages recovered by individuals are lower than they deserve.\
○ c \court procedures take far too long for the remedy to be worthwhile.\
○ d \lawyers ought to pocket a greater portion of any settlement awarded.\

question 3 (5 points)
(02.05 lc)
what is recidivism?

○ a a person who was convicted of a felony has their voting rights restored.
○ b a person with a prior criminal conviction is convicted again for another offense.
○ c a person participates in a community outreach program to shorten their sentence.
○ d a person is sentenced to the maximum number of years for the crime they committed.

Explanation:

• Question 1: A frivolous lawsuit is one that lacks merit or a meaningful basis. Contingency fees (b) are a normal part of legal practice in some cases. Filing within a time - limit (c) is a procedural rule, not related to frivolousness. The amount of money awarded (d) has no bearing on whether a lawsuit is frivolous.
• Question 2: In tort law reform, issues like lengthy court procedures (c) are targeted. Encouraging compensation (a) is a goal, not a reform target. Higher damages (b) are not typically a reform issue in the sense of system reform. Lawyers getting a greater portion (d) is not a common reform target.
• Question 3: Recidivism is when a person with a prior criminal conviction is convicted again for another offense (b). Restoring voting rights (a) is about rights restoration. Community outreach (c) is about sentence reduction. Maximum sentencing (d) is about punishment severity, not recidivism.

Answer:

1. a. It lacks merit or meaningful basis.
2. c. "Court procedures take far too long for the remedy to be worthwhile."
3. b. A person with a prior criminal conviction is convicted again for another offense.