Alexi provides high-quality answers to complex legal questions in memo format for lawyers. Below you can see a collection of sample excerpts from just some of the thousands of research memos we produce.
What are the primary rights of a plaintiff in a foreclosure action?
California, United States of America
Can a party who votes in favour of a grant for a local festival receive any pecuniary interest in the grant?
Ontario, Canada
In a personal injury action, in what circumstances will the Respondent's reply brief contain deficiencies in the Plaintiff's opening brief?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a jury found a defendant guilty of recklessly causing grievous bodily harm to a child?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to be "fully and fairly instructed on the applicable law" in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does Section 844 of the California Criminal Code require an officer to identify himself as a police community support officer?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an independent review of the record on an appeal?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant seeking to challenge the sentencing of a defendant who has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for admitting new evidence in a civil case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for direct accomplice in a murder case?
California, United States of America
Can a trial judge impose terms and conditions on an award of custody?
Nova Scotia, Canada
What are the elements of a cause of action in professional negligence?
California, United States of America
Does beating someone with your feet constitute murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for allowing access to a deficiency to rectify deficiencies?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is a respondent required to pay costs of both the appeal and the proceeding below?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the appropriate remuneration for an executrix's legal fees?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for proving there was a conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim under section 1983 of the Federal Rights Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the principle enunciated in the airport cases apply to highway construction?
California, United States of America
Does a lease holder have to make repairs or face cancellation of the lease?
California, United States of America
What is the submission of the Respondent on an interim order to order a primary parent to continue as the primary parent of the child pending trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law with respect to the proportion of costs awarded to support issues?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for dismissing an application under s.25(6) of the Criminal Code for want of prosecution?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for proving intent in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the evidence that supports a claim that the evidence supports the claim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree torture murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that counsel failed to investigate and/or failed to call witnesses?
California, United States of America
Does the hearsay rule need to be reviewed de novo?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it appropriate for the court to allow a witness to invoke the Fifth Amendment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a medical malpractice judgment based on incomplete information?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion to dismiss an amended complaint?
California, United States of America
When will a defendant be punished for the most serious crime but not for the more serious crime?
California, United States of America
Is N-Krypt a beneficiary of the voting trust?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a child of the marriage?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a defendant's right to appointed counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the Due Process Clause apply to the Eighth Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the common law presumption of negligence in cases involving motor vehicle accidents?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to sue a municipality for failing to properly train their police officers?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have to make an unequivocal assertion of self-representation before a criminal trial?
California, United States of America
What is the law regarding partition and sale of property under the Personal Property Protection Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of the BPCPA’s “consumer transaction” interpretation?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the burden of proving that a party is estoppel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a stay application?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for admitting fresh evidence in a sexual assault case?
British Columbia, Canada
What is relevant evidence in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the test for deliberate secrecy in the adjudication process?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Does the Defendant have an ulterior motive to conduct a traffic stop?
California, United States of America
What is the test for dismissing an action for reckless driving?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have the courts dealt with the issue of jurisdictional defects in an appeal?
California, United States of America
Is a filing fee required for the filing of a first paper in any civil action or proceeding?
California, United States of America
What is a latent defect in a property and what is a patent defect?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether an actor's intent was revealed by his conduct?
California, United States of America
What is the test for credibility and reliability?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for improvident settlement?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for abuse of discretion in sentencing?
California, United States of America
What is the test for accepting the reasonable and the unreasonable conclusions when considering circumstantial evidence in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of section 35 of the constitution on the appeal process?
Ontario, Canada
Can a summary judgment be stayed in the face of a third party action?
Ontario, Canada
In what circumstances will a train company be held liable for failing to provide adequate facilities for alighting at Lefroy station?
Saskatchewan, Canada
Is voluntary payment of support postpones the commencement of the limitation period contained in the definition of spouse by reason of reason of a confirmation of the cause of action?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a prospective juror for a civil case be struck?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will perjury be prosecuted for perjury?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the test for a jury to deliver a verdict that is not supported by the evidence?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law that supports the argument that a plaintiff is entitled to be denied a hearing by the Court of Appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a defendant appeal against a finding that the judgment against him in the Superior Court of Appeal against him was unlawful, unlawful, unjustified, and unjustified?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a "reasonably acceptable solution" in a custody dispute?
Ontario, Canada
Does the trial court have a duty to instruct the jury in argumentative instructions?
California, United States of America
Does the burden of proof under the LPS Act change back to the County on a motion for a rehearing?
California, United States of America
Can qualified privilege be lost by exceeding the limits of the duty or interest?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the elements of a cause of action for attorney malpractice?
California, United States of America
Can a search of a suspect's purse after the suspect has been arrested and secured in the rear of a police car?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the words "could be suspended" in a license admonition?
California, United States of America
How have courts interpreted the Fifth Amendment in the context of an eminent domain claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an extrajudicial statement relating to his guilt of a charged crime be challenged on appeal?
California, United States of America
What are the considerations used in settling an application for leave to appeal rule 38 of the Court of Appeal?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
What is the current state of the law on habeas corpus?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a state involuntarily administer antipsychotic drugs to a mentally ill defendant facing serious criminal charges to render that defendant competent to stand trial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can defense counsel question or comment in closing argument on the ramifications that testifying against prison guards could have on parole and safety within the prison?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on loss of earning capacity when assessing capital asset versus earnings?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an actionable breach of confidence?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the current state of the law on a motion for release for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
What is the remedy for a federal judge's error in failing to review and excise irrelevant material from a witness diary?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining the similarity of two pieces of music?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it a criminal offence to make an obscene telephone call?
California, United States of America
Can an order disqualifying defense counsel in a criminal case be appealed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the required first step in a claim for damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for deliberate action in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether racial animus has influenced the sentencing or sentencing of a defendant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted the design of a biscuit in the context of a design patent?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a motion for a new trial for abuse of abuse of power?
California, United States of America
Can a lawyer who withdrew funds from a trust to pay his client and his fees prior to the conclusion of an agreement or the obtaining of a court order in breach of an undertaking?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for cross-examining an expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing that a person of ordinary intelligence can reasonably understand what is prohibited in a criminal offence?
"New York", United States of America
What is the process for assessing loss of future earning capacity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining the proportionality of a sentence that is proportionally disproportionate?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of a motion to withdraw a plea of no contest and a motion for substitution of counsel based on ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in BC when it comes to property division?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for establishing that a murder was intentional and premeditated?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances would a jury have convicted appellant of unlawfully causing a fire?
California, United States of America
Does the rule that default judgment in excess of the prayer of a complaint apply to the Hibernia suit to quiet title?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a testamentary capacity of a man who is not a "raving madman or drivelling idiot"?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for reversal under plain error review?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for "processing errors" in the context of a motion?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for express or implied finding that a defendant has the ability to pay attorney fees pursuant to section 987.8?
California, United States of America
When will the statute of limitations apply in a motion for substitution of attorney?
California, United States of America
Does the disclosure of an informant in a criminal case affect the fairness of a jury trial?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion to dismiss be denied?
California, United States of America
Is there a pre-existing "positive grandparent-grandchild relationship"?
Ontario, Canada
How has the burden of proof been shifted in the context of fiduciary relationships?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the effect of section 27706(a) of the California Criminal Code on the appointment of a public defender to defend a defendant in an appeal from a misdemeanor conviction?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where a plaintiff suffered from a serious pre-existing condition?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for civil rights claims in medical malpractice cases?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a decision was reasonable?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a purchaser for value at a sheriff's sale who registers prior to registration of a prior unregistered beneficial interest have priority over the beneficial interest?
Ontario, Canada
When will the Court consider a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel in the context of cruel and/or unusual punishment?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to plead in a civil rights case in which they have no legal training?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for late notice of a municipality's failure to provide notice to a plaintiff?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of the law on the duty of car drivers in relation to pedestrians?
Ontario, Canada
What is the current state of California Vehicle Code section 10851(a) of the Motor Vehicle Code which prohibits a person from driving under the influence of alcohol?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the requirements of section 1170.95, subdivision (c) of the California Criminal Code for a jury to convict a defendant of first degree murder under the Felony Murder theory?
California, United States of America
What is the burden on the accused to establish that an order under S.O.I.R. would be grossly disproportionate to the interests of the public in registration?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for harmless beyond a reasonable doubt in a motor vehicle accident case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of proof for a prosecutor to argue that a reasonable doubt standard is reasonable?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law in Canada on the issue of same sex marriage?
Alberta, Canada
Is trivial defect doctrine an affirmative defense?
California, United States of America
How has the federal government been successful in appealing from the preliminary injunctions issued under the Personal Injury Prevention Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a court to order custody of a child where there is no prior order for permanent custody?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a general partner of a limited partnership liable for the loss of partnership property?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any case law where a jury was ordered to consider evidence of criminal activity prior to the trial of a defendant who was involved in drug dealing, firearms possession, and robbery?
California, United States of America
How have courts treated sanctions awarded under Code of Civil Procedure section 128.5?
California, United States of America
What is the test for making an interim spousal support order?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the scope of cross-examination in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for quantifying future pecuniary losses?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for an attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the test for voiding a bond?
Alberta, Canada
Is a five-minute conversation with a girlfriend sufficient to induce a murder confession?
California, United States of America
Does a prisoner have a cause of action under Section 1983 of the Federal Guidelines Guidelines for Confinement and/or equitable relief?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether there is substantial evidence by which a reasonable trier of fact could find a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?
California, United States of America
What is the test for failure-of-proof in the context of retirement law?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of wrongful dismissal on performance reviews?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a defendant to argue that his sentence is cruel or unusual because it exceeds his life expectancy?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between duties owed to a corporation and the duty owed to shareholders?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Is a wife entitled to an attorney fee in a divorce action?
California, United States of America
Can a non-compensation award be justified based on need?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the difference between a production employee and an administrative employee?
California, United States of America
What is the consequence of a no contest plea in case No. 74384A to one count of possession of cocaine for sale and one charge of transportation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
Is there any Fifth Amendment privilege to refuse to produce documents prepared by third parties?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a housing element substantially complies with housing element law?
California, United States of America
Is a motion for a new trial based on newly discovered evidence abused or abused?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can access to confidential information by an attorney in the course of a second representation be presumed and disqualification is mandatory?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a person is guilty of a crime?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a statute is constitutional?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a pro se litigant waive appellate review of the district court's treatment of his remaining claims?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of a driver to use reasonable care to avoid injury to another driver?
California, United States of America
Can a private litigant without standing to enforce a statutory regime of general application?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will the Court review the facts supporting defendant's conviction for assault?
California, United States of America
What is the state's position on the right to prohibit a pro-abortion group from using a publicly funded forum?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing a triable issue of material fact?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a charge of first degree lying-in-wait murder?
California, United States of America
What are some of the most recent decisions on habeas corpus in Canada?
Ontario, Canada
What is the proper standard of passion in a murder case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for quantifying the value of a family member’s services in the context of an in-trust claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a person to be found guilty of assisting and abetting a crime?
California, United States of America
Is it unwise to impose upon the judiciary the inquisitorial function of scrutinizing the internal operations of law enforcement agencies?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on affidavit materials conflict?
British Columbia, Canada
Is a diagram of a residential structure validly seized pursuant to a search warrant?
California, United States of America
How does the anti-SLAPP statute work?
California, United States of America
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for errors in expressing the manifest intention of the court?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. 924(c) of the Drug Trafficking Act?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury have a sua sponte obligation to instruct on the elements of the underlying charged offense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for unjust enrichment in the family law context?
Ontario, Canada
What is the "mere possibility of misconduct" in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for obtaining a warrant to search a defendant's bag?
"New York", United States of America
What is the test for finding a municipal entity liable for failing to protect a plaintiff's constitutional right?
MultiRegion, United States of America
If a defendant has been convicted of a crime and his or her sentence includes a period of parole, what is the effect on the revocation of his parole?
California, United States of America
What is the difference between a sentence for failure to cooperate and a punishment for refusing to grant leniency?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a charge of assault with intent to pervert the course of justice?
California, United States of America
What are the reasons for decision arising out of a two-day trial about the father's child and spousal support obligations?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a vehicle theft charge?
California, United States of America
What is the impact of living with your parents on your mental health?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for a motion under section 995 of the California Penal Code to obtain search and seizure of an electronic surveillance device?
California, United States of America
What is the test for establishing beyond a reasonable doubt an intent to steal?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for a judge to grant a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence?
"New York", United States of America
In what circumstances will a jury overturn a conviction for receiving stolen property?
California, United States of America
Is a defendant's non-death sentence a mitigating factor in mitigation?
California, United States of America
Are there any cases involving a defect in the specification of a search warrant?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for constitutional questions?
Canada (Federal), Canada
In what circumstances will a police officer be permitted to frisk and search a group of people who they suspect may be about to commit a crime?
California, United States of America
What objectives must be met when making an initial spousal support order under s. 15.2(6)?
British Columbia, Canada
How have the principles of habeas corpus been interpreted in federal and state courts?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a defendant entitled to appeal against a finding that he failed to submit an objection to a finding of no objection?
California, United States of America
What is the test for gratuitous transfer resulting trust?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for a motion to grant a new trial where new evidence has been discovered?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether an appellant is guilty of a homicide?
California, United States of America
What factors will be considered in assessing the value of a person's lost or impaired asset?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for ineffective assistance of counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the test for insufficiency of evidence in a motion to overturn a conviction for sexual assault?
California, United States of America
