{"id":118191,"date":"2023-09-02T10:18:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=118191"},"modified":"2023-09-02T10:18:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T10:18:55","slug":"solution-manual-for-business-law-today-standard-edition-text-summarized-cases-mindtap-course-list-cengage-13th-edition-roger-leroy-miller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/02\/solution-manual-for-business-law-today-standard-edition-text-summarized-cases-mindtap-course-list-cengage-13th-edition-roger-leroy-miller\/","title":{"rendered":"Solution Manual For Business Law Today – Standard Edition Text & Summarized Cases (MindTap Course List), Cengage, 13th edition, Roger LeRoy Miller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Solution and Answer Guide: Miller, Business Law Today – Standard Edition: Text & Summarized Cases 13e, 9780357634943;
Chapter 01: Law and Legal Reasoning
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Solution and Answer Guide
Miller, Business Law Today – Standard Edition: Text & Summarized Cases 13e, 9780357634943;
Chapter 01: Law and Legal Reasoning
Table of Contents
Critical Thinking Questions in Features \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u20261
Managerial Strategy\u2014Business Questions\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 1
Chapter Review\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.2
Practice and Review \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.2
Practice and Review: Debate This \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.2
Issue Spotters\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..3
Business Scenarios and Case Problems\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..3
Critical Thinking and Writing Assignments\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 7
Appendix Exhibit\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.8
Critical Thinking Questions in Features
Managerial Strategy\u2014Business Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. \u2015When faced with a clearly erroneous precedent, my rule is simple,\u2016 writes Supreme Court Justice
    Clarence Thomas. \u2015We should not follow it.\u2016 How do these words offer a cautionary tale for
    managers relying on stare decisis to make business decisions?
    Solution
    Simply put, the doctrine of stare decisis applies in all instances, except when it does not. As noted
    in the text, a court is able to depart from precedent if it feels that legal, social, or technological
    changes have rendered the previous decision untenable. In this case, just because the United
    State Supreme Court believes, at present, that automobile salespeople are exempt from the
    overtime rules of the FLSA, there is a possibility that the Court could reverse itself in the future. In
    this context, managers need to be aware that (1) any decision they make based on a court
    decision is subject to change, and (2) if they believe that a previous business law-related court
    decision is flawed, they can challenge it in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Should Roberta consider paying her salespeople overtime even though it is not required by
    federal law? Why or why not?
    Solution
    Just because Roberta is legally able to avoid paying the salespeople at her new used car
    dealership overtime, should she? As with so many managerial decisions, the answer to this
    question involves the tricky determination of costs and benefits. On the one hand, Roberta\u2018s costs
    will be lower if she does not have to pay overtime to the salespeople. On the other hand, the
    salespeople may be more motivated if they feel they are being properly compensated for the<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    extra hours they spend on the lot. The extra motivation will likely lead to additional sales, which
    very well may offset the overtime costs.
    Chapter Review
    Practice and Review
    Suppose that the California legislature passes a law that severely restricts carbon dioxide emissions of
    automobiles in that state. A group of automobile manufacturers files a suit against the state of
    California to prevent enforcement of the law. The automakers claim that a federal law already sets fuel
    economy standards nationwide and that these standards are essentially the same as carbon dioxide
    emission standards. According to the automobile manufacturers, it is unfair to allow California to
    impose more stringent regulations than those set by the federal law. Using the information presented
    in the chapter, answer the following questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    1. Who are the parties (the plaintiffs and the defendant) in this lawsuit?
      Solution
      In this situation, the automobile manufacturers are the plaintiffs, and the state of California is the
      defendant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Are the plaintiffs seeking a legal remedy or an equitable remedy? Why?
      Solution
      The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction, which is an equitable remedy, to prevent the state of
      California from enforcing its statute restricting carbon dioxide emissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What is the primary source of the law that is at issue here?
      Solution
      This case involves a law passed by the California legislature and a federal statute, thus the primary
      source of law is statutory law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Read through the appendix that follows this chapter, and then answer the following question:
      Where would you look to find the relevant California and federal laws?
      Solution
      Federal statutes are found in the United States Code, and California statutes are published in the
      California Code. You would look in both of these sources to find the relevant state and federal
      statutes.
      Practice and Review: Debate This<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, courts are obligated to follow the precedents established in
      their jurisdictions unless there is a compelling reason not to. Should U.S. courts continue to
      adhere to this common law principle, given that our government now regulates so many areas by
      statute?
      Solution
      Both England and the U.S. legal systems were constructed on the common law system. The
      doctrine of stare decisis has always been a major part of this system\u2014courts should follow
      precedents when they are clearly established, excepted when compelling reasons dictate<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      otherwise. Even though more common law is being turned into statutory law, the doctrine of stare
      decisis is still valid. After all, statutes often must to be interpreted by courts. What better basis for
      judges to render their decisions than by basing them on precedents related to the subject at
      hand?
      In contrast, some students may argue that the doctrine of stare decisis is pass\u00e9. There is certainly
      less common law governing, say, environmental law than there was 100 years ago. Given that
      federal and state governments increasingly are regulating more aspects of commercial
      transactions between merchants and consumers, perhaps the courts should simply stick to
      statutory language when disputes arise.
      Issue Spotters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides protection for the free exercise of religion.
        A state legislature enacts a law that outlaws all religions that do not derive from the JudeoChristian tradition. Is this law valid within that state? Why or why not?
        Solution
        No. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and applies to all jurisdictions. A law in
        violation of the Constitution (in this question, the First Amendment to the Constitution) will be
        declared unconstitutional.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Apex Corporation learns that a federal administrative agency is considering a rule that will have a
        negative impact on the firm\u2018s ability to do business. Does the firm have any opportunity to
        express its opinion about the pending rule? Explain.
        Solution
        Yes. Administrative rulemaking starts with the publication of a notice of the rulemaking in the
        Federal Register. Among other details, this notice states where and when the proceedings, such as
        a public hearing, will be held. Proponents and opponents can offer their comments and concerns
        regarding the pending rule. After reviewing all the comments from the proceedings, the agency\u2018s
        decision makers consider what was presented and draft the final rule.
        Business Scenarios and Case Problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Binding versus Persuasive Authority. A county court in Illinois is deciding a case involving an
        issue that has never been addressed before in that state\u2018s courts. The Iowa Supreme Court,
        however, recently decided a case involving a very similar fact pattern. Is the Illinois court obligated
        to follow the Iowa Supreme Court\u2018s decision on the issue? If the United States Supreme Court had
        decided a similar case, would that decision be binding on the Illinois court? Explain. (See The
        Common Law.)
        Solution
        A decision of a court is binding on all inferior courts. Because no state\u2018s court is inferior to any
        other state\u2018s court, no state\u2018s court is obligated to follow the decision of another state\u2018s court on
        an issue. The decision may be persuasive, however, depending on the nature of the case and the
        particular judge hearing it. A decision of the United States Supreme Court on an issue is binding,
        like the decision of any higher court, on all inferior courts. The United States Supreme Court is
        the nation\u2018s highest court, however, and thus, its decisions are binding on all courts, including
        state courts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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          \n
        1. Sources of Law. This chapter discussed a number of sources of American law. Which source of
          law takes priority in the following situations, and why? (See Sources of American Law.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. A federal statute conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. The U.S. Constitution\u2014The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land. A law in violation
          of the Constitution, no matter what its source, will be declared unconstitutional and will not
          be enforced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. A federal statute conflicts with a state constitutional provision.
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. The federal statute\u2014Under the U.S. Constitution, when there is a conflict between a federal
          law and a state law, the state law is rendered invalid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. A state statute conflicts with the common law of that state.
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        7. The state statute\u2014State statutes are enacted by state legislatures. Areas not covered by state
          statutory law are governed by state case law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        8. A state constitutional amendment conflicts with the U.S. Constitution.
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        9. The U.S. Constitution\u2014State constitutions are supreme within their respective borders unless
          they conflict with the U.S. Constitution, which is the supreme law of the land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        10. Remedies. Arthur Rabe is suing Xavier Sanchez for breaching a contract in which Sanchez
          promised to sell Rabe a Van Gogh painting for $150,000. (See The Common Law.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        11. In this lawsuit, who is the plaintiff, and who is the defendant?
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        12. In a suit by Arthur Rabe against Xavier Sanchez, Rabe is the plaintiff and Sanchez is the
          defendant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        13. If Rabe wants Sanchez to perform the contract as promised, what remedy should Rabe seek?
          Solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        14. Specific performance is the remedy that includes an order to a party to perform a contract as
          promised.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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