Write a brief of the case: Riggs v. Palmer 22 N.E. 188 (1889).

Part 1 Problems from Text (5 problems) — Write your own short answer. Any answers that look like they come from the internet or solutions manuals receive 0 points. (50 points, 10 points each).

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Part 2: Extra credit (5 points) — Write a sentence (your own) that demonstrates why an Oxford Comma (a comma used after the penultimate item in a list of three or more items, before ‘and’ or ‘or’ clarifies a meaning and/or eliminates misunderstanding.

Part 3 a.  Vocabulary — Look up the definitions, but don’t include them. Use each word in a sentence that pertains to economics or law to demonstrate your understanding. Try to make the sentence pertain to economics or law. (50 points, 10 points each)

Propound

Pronouncement

Precedent

Plaintiff

Preponderance

Verdict

Judgment

Negligent

Remand

Affirm

b.  Write a brief of the case: Riggs v. Palmer 22 N.E. 188 (1889). Use the format that we discussed in class. (50 points). Do not copy a brief that you find elsewhere.