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14. Todd is an employee of the Yankees. Todd tweets under the twitter name “abc123” vulgar messages about the daughter
of Burt Skilling (a professional baseball player). Burt tells the Yankees and the Yankees fire Todd. Todd sues the
Yankees alleging they violated his First Amendment right to free speech. How will this case likely conclude?
A. Todd will succeed if he can show this First Amendment right to free speech was violated.
B. The suit will be dismissed because of the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
C. The suit will be dismissed because there was no intention to harm.
D. The suit will be dismissed because of the state action doctrine.
E. The trial judge will certify this issue to an appellate court as issues of law are to be decided by appellate courts.
15. The “system” of law which is used in 49 is: 16. Elizabeth was injured on a bike trail when Lisa’s dog attacked her bike, causing her to fall and injure her shoulder. The
City Prosecutor has charged Lisa with the crime of violating the city’s animal leash laws. Elizabeth also wants to file
suit against Lisa to recover damages to her bike and for her shoulder injury. Which best describes the “burden of
proof” in both cases?
17. A federal trial court judge in Fayetteville must interpret a unique Arkansas state law issue. No federal law addresses
this topic, but the Arkansas Supreme Court has previously interpreted the Arkansas law on this point. Will the federal
judge be required to follow the precedent set by the Arkansas Supreme Court?