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 is the legal test for admitting affidavit evidence at trial?
Alberta, Canada
Does a motion for acquittal of a charge of buying, concealing, selling or withholding stolen property need to be granted at retrial?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for pure economic loss arising from tort but not consequent to damage or injury?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for whether a person can be found guilty of an act of civil disobedience?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How has the ex turpi cause of principle been interpreted in tort law?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Can a plaintiff bring a nonsuit for a motor vehicle accident?
California, United States of America
Can evidence of an uncharged crime be admitted under the California Evidence Code?
California, United States of America
Does the Attorney General's interpretation of the California Civil Code of Civil Procedure apply to schools?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a summary trial under the Rules of Civil Procedure in a personal injury case?
British Columbia, Canada
What factors are relevant to the assessment of non-pecuniary damages?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the applicable time limit for appealing an immigration judge's decision to grant an appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a family law judge to order an attorney fee under section 271 of the California Family Law Act?
California, United States of America
How have courts dealt with errors by counsel in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a duty to communicate with the other person?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining damages in tort that eliminates the risk of double recovery?
Ontario, Canada
Is there any case law that supports the argument that misstatements before the grand jury were intentional?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any case law where an attorney concealed material evidence that could have affected the outcome of a probate action?
California, United States of America
Is there a difference between the value of juries versus juries?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the striking of a prospective juror based on race violate the Constitution?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is there any defence of passing on the costs of an action for unjust enrichment?
New Brunswick, Canada
What is the test for allowing a jury to view a film clip of a man who had sex with another man?
California, United States of America
What defines “egregious” behaviour?
British Columbia, Canada
How has the cumulative effect of the prosecutor's questions/comments prejudiced appellant?
California, United States of America
How to treat the testimony of an accomplice?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a rational juror infer from circumstantial evidence that a defendant knew of a conspiracy?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for a defendant who chooses to manage his own defense?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a jury to convict a defendant on charges of mail or wire fraud?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of the conduct of the parties to the formation of an alleged agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a judge award attorney's fees for paralegal fees in a personal injury action?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review for a finding of abuse of discretion?
California, United States of America
Is plaintiff's claim for medical negligence dismissed?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the meaning of s. 364(4) of the Corporations Act?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the trial court abuse its discretion in refusing to question defense counsel's allusions to the possibility that others had a motive to commit the crimes against Treto?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a trial judge to determine whether a party has taken steps to avoid any losses from a breach of contract?
British Columbia, Canada
Does a trial court erred by failing to instruct on a defense?
California, United States of America
Does the rule of contra proferentem apply in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test in informed consent cases?
Ontario, Canada
Is the prevailing respondent entitled to attorney's fees in an appeal at band?
California, United States of America
What is the result of the Court of Appeal's second opinion in People v Cuen (People v. Cuen I) on a motion to review the Court's decision to deny the petition?
California, United States of America
What is the test for issuing a certificate of appealability against a motion of habeas?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a federal judge review a final determination of eligibility for immigration benefits under the INA?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a jury instruction misstate elements of the statutory crime?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defendant have a right to counsel?
MultiRegion, United States of America
How to reassign a case on remand to a different judge?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the consequences of false arrest and malicious prosecution on a plaintiff in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is an out-of-court statement that an accomplice's testimony is "self-interested and calculated" hearsay?
California, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence of juvenile misconduct in determining the appropriate punishment for a criminal offence?
California, United States of America
What is the test for intervening in an appeal?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the current interpretation of the Recovery of Possession of Land Act?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How has the federal district judge interpreted his own order in this case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on warrantless searches in possession of electronic cigarettes?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a prisoner entitled to relief on a habeas corpus claim that would not necessarily lead to an immediate or speedier release?
MultiRegion, United States of America
In a human trafficking case, can the defense in closing argue defendant committed no crime at all with respect to Doe 2?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an accomplice in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have a right to seek attorneys' fees in a class action?
California, United States of America
What is considered moot and what is the test for dismissing an appeal?
California, United States of America
Does the doctrine of implied malice or the felony-murder rule apply to a conviction of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of a preliminary injunction issued by the Court?
California, United States of America
Is a court wrong to allow an expert witness to testify as to what was the best tool?
California, United States of America
What is the test for membership of a criminal gang?
California, United States of America
What is the test for corroboration in criminal law?
California, United States of America
Does Children’s Aid Society of Toronto have the authority to order that access visits from the parent be terminated or terminated?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of review in the context of a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for pleading in a notice of civil claim?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for possessing a weapon for a defensive purpose?
Ontario, Canada
What is the effect of smoking marijuana on the test for SFST?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for certifying a class action settlement?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a person be charged with possession of a Class A drug under section 3583(g) of the Criminal Code?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What are the guidelines for applying section 654 of the California Criminal Code to a conviction for possession of a prohibited weapon?
California, United States of America
What evidence supports an anti-SLAPP motion as to the distribution of defamatory flyers?
California, United States of America
Can a tenant be convicted of occupying without a permit?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the gravamen of the crime of membership of a street gang?
California, United States of America
What is the standard for determining whether an objective, reasonable person would have known that actions were substantially certain to injure the creditor?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a plaintiff to sue counsel in a personal injury case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the duty of an employer to accommodate an employee?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a percentage of the "hard costs" associated with child support be deducted from rental income for the purpose of calculating child support?
Ontario, Canada
Does the hearsay rule apply to video evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of having proper legal advice on an unfair agreement?
British Columbia, Canada
Is there any other case involving injury to a third party in the context of a theft?
Ontario, Canada
Is relevant evidence that raises a reasonable doubt as to a defendant's guilt admissible?
California, United States of America
What grounds can a peace officer use to prohibit a driver from driving for 24 hours?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for general damages for non-pecuniary loss?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for gross culpable neglect of a lawyer by the Law Society of BC?
British Columbia, Canada
In what circumstances will a defendant deposed in an affidavit that he did not feel the allegations were truthful or justified?
Saskatchewan, Canada
In a dismissal for failure to state a claim, can a union letter be attached to the complaint?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for admitting evidence that someone committed a crime?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a court award damages for a landlord's breach of the implied warranty of habitability?
"New York", United States of America
What is the meaning of the word "reasonable person" in the assessment of credibility?
New Brunswick, Canada
What exceptions have been made to an attorney who fails to disclose to his client that he is not a local license holder?
California, United States of America
Is there a duty to inform the jury that they must follow the law?
California, United States of America
How relevant is text message evidence in a murder case relevant?
California, United States of America
If the "usual rule" applies, does the Mother have to pay the costs of the other side of the trial?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the date of plaintiff's civil rights claim?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the legal test for determining legal causation in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the legal test for a hybrid term?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the proper standard of review in the context of a motion for judicial review?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for establishing that poverty is inadmissible to establish motive for robbery or theft?
California, United States of America
Does a state official have immunity from prosecution for health and social services malpractice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a formal offer to settle a claim against a plaintiff be apportioned costs based upon division of liability based upon a division of costs based on division of liabilities?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a motor vehicle was damaged in two separate incidents?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the addition of words “addition” to a contract between the parties affect the contract?
Saskatchewan, Canada
How have courts interpreted the meaning of the California Civil Code in the context of "Liberal interpretation"?
California, United States of America
How have the courts dealt with claims that the exercise of challenges based on information about jurors obtained through investigation resulted in a jury that was not impartial?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can an employer who fails to provide an itemized and accurate wage statement for an employee recover damages from an injured employee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
When will the court refuse protection for obscenity?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for repartnering in a divorce proceeding?
British Columbia, Canada
What are the requirements for clarity and conspicuousness in a medical malpractice application?
California, United States of America
What are the terms and conditions of employment for community college faculty?
California, United States of America
What are the elements of a criminal gang offence?
California, United States of America
Does section 654 of the California Code of Civil Procedure apply to separate sexual acts perpetrated against the victim?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an intoxicated plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the prejudicial effect of giving an opinion-evidence in a case where the jury was instructed to look and not see?
California, United States of America
Can a general civil rights act repeal Indian legislation by implication?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for a claim of prosecutorial misconduct against a defendant for failing to object at trial?
California, United States of America
How has the court interpreted the test for a defense counsel who "invited" an error in instructions?
California, United States of America
Can an owner of a strata without the strata's approval to install a hot water heater without the approval of the Strata?
British Columbia, Canada
Can a witness examined by one party be cross-examined by the other?
California, United States of America
Is a property brought into the marriage and received by one of the partners a constructive trust interest in favour of the other spouse even if it has not increased in value?
Ontario, Canada
What are the reasons of a trial judge’s reasons for a finding of fact?
Nova Scotia, Canada
Is there any case law where a malevolent touch by a prison guard is actionable as an Eighth Amendment violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is it appropriate for a child to pursue full-time employment during the academic year?
Ontario, Canada
Is a joint tenancy defined by the confluence of the four unities?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for damages for future care costs in a motor vehicle accident?
British Columbia, Canada
Are recreational sports and other similar extracurricular activities considered "ordinary"?
British Columbia, Canada
Does section 667, subdivision (f)(2) of the California Criminal Code give a district attorney authority to countermand a judicial determination?
California, United States of America
How has the Court of Appeal in Ontario dealt with the matter of personal injury?
California, United States of America
Is there any case law where a derivative claim against a company is dismissed without prejudice?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does section 12022, subdivision (a)(1) of the California Criminal Code apply to a defendant who is "armed with a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of a felony"?
California, United States of America
Is a conviction of assault with a deadly weapon a bar to subsequent prosecution of the greater charge of attempted murder?
California, United States of America
Does a court have authority to remove counsel from an indigent criminal defendant?
California, United States of America
What is the case law in which a judge has said that a child is in the best interest of the child to be in the care of a happy parent?
Ontario, Canada
What is the seriousness of a Charter violation?
Ontario, Canada
Can a court overturn a decision not to set aside a bond posted for bail for abuse of discretion?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff have to exhaust his administrative remedies when he is released from prison and subsequently reincarcerated?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a probation officer's refusal to interview a defendant in the presence of his lawyer a violation of the Sixth Amendment?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a plaintiff's failure to affirmatively advise her of the applicable limitations provision under ERISA defeat enforceability?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the consequence of a plaintiff failing to state a claim under section 1983?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for instructing a jury to convict a defendant of a lesser included offence?
California, United States of America
Can an executor or administrator of a deceased person be held liable for the debts incurred by the executor and administrator in continuing the trade?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for assessing an unemployed rebuttal in a municipal employment application?
Alberta, Canada
What are the limits on the amount of time a party can respond to a cost claim?
Ontario, Canada
Can a finding of fact be reversed if the finding was based on a palpable and overriding error?
Saskatchewan, Canada
What is the test for determining whether a delay in disclosure is deliberate or deliberate?
Ontario, Canada
Does a police officer have to give a Miranda warning before questioning a suspect?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the term "suit" include arbitration proceedings?
California, United States of America
Can a motion for reconsideration of a non-final order be made?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is reasonable suspicion less demanding than probable cause?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Can a state habeas be appealed on appeal?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Is a marine or fire policy a contract of indemnity?
Alberta, Canada
How has Section 998 of the California Civil Code been interpreted on appeal?
California, United States of America
Does a defendant have a duty to instruct sua sponte on a defense that it is not inconsistent with their own theory of self-defense?
California, United States of America
How have the courts interpreted limiting instructions in a jury in a personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Is evidence of bias against a witness admissible?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the test for determining whether a trial court err in allowing the trial to proceed in appellant's absence and without representation by counsel?
California, United States of America
What is the effect of the California Supreme Court's decision in the case of Fogarty v. Superior Court?
California, United States of America
What is the limitation period for an action framed in negligence under s.2(1)(d) of the Statute of Limitations?
Prince Edward Island, Canada
Does a defendant have a right to prevent the trial court from instructing on lesser included offenses?
California, United States of America
What is the test for determining the quantum of damages awarded to a plaintiff in a personal injury case?
Ontario, Canada
Does an affidavit that was made after the statutory period of limitation apply to a motion for a new trial?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of care required by dispute resolution officers under the Residential Tenancy Act?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the onus on a parent seeking to vary custody or access?
Ontario, Canada
What is the burden of proving the presumptively correct assessment to the taxpayer?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does the jury have any authority to determine the credibility of an expert?
California, United States of America
Does trust principles or the rule in Foss v Harbottle apply?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for determining how to divide the assets of a retired employee and his wife in a divorce case?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of review in an assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the purpose of a pleading in an action?
Ontario, Canada
What is the standard of proof required for a probationer or parolee to be convicted of a violation of the conditions of their probation?
California, United States of America
What is the test for a condition appeal?
Ontario, Canada
When a defendant admits committing a crime but denies the necessary intent for the charged crime because of mistake or accident, is intent to commit the crime admissible?
California, United States of America
What is the test for substantial evidence in a civil case?
California, United States of America
What is the effect on spousal and child support when the petitioner stops paying child support?
Manitoba, Canada
What is the test for obtaining a conditional discharge under the Mental Health Act?
California, United States of America
What is the current state of the law on the right of an applicant at a medical malpractice hearing to file new evidence at the hearing?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for grossly negligent conduct in a tax accountant's conduct?
Canada (Federal), Canada
What is the test for disclosing known defects in a private used vehicle sale?
British Columbia, Canada
Does the jury's decision to acquit Wash of burglary and dissuading a witness mean that the jury did not categorically accept all of the prosecution's evidence and reject all the defense evidence?
California, United States of America
What is the legal test for a motion of appeal brought by a plaintiff in her personal injury case?
California, United States of America
Does a court have a duty to instruct?
California, United States of America
Is Sargent's claim that a federal district court should have recused itself from issuing an arrest warrant?
MultiRegion, United States of America
Does a defense objection on the grounds of prosecutorial misconduct?
California, United States of America
What are some cases where the US Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a motion by a federal appeals court?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the impact of dishonesty on an employment relationship?
Ontario, Canada
Can a defendant suppress evidence at trial on the grounds that the search or seizure without a warrant was unreasonable?
California, United States of America
What is the test for assessing fault in motor vehicle cases?
British Columbia, Canada
What is the test for exclusion of evidence in a sexual assault case?
California, United States of America
What is the test for overturning a court's ruling on the admissibility of evidence?
California, United States of America
Can a defendant apply for probation under section 1203 of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
What is the government's response to a motion for dismissal of an indictment for a Rule 5 violation?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the basis for an independent review of the record for potential error?
California, United States of America
Can the jury consider the importance of the age factor in determining whether or not the evidence should be considered "triple count" or "double count"?
California, United States of America
What is the test for an accomplice to be convicted of a nontarget crime?
California, United States of America
What is the rule of res judicata?
Ontario, Canada
What is the test for retroactive support in a case where the Respondent alleges that a payor misled the payor, in the sense of active misleading, and diligence by the payee in pursuing payment?
Alberta, Canada
How have the courts interpreted the test for determining whether a jury has met the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt to convict an appellant of murder?
California, United States of America
In what circumstances will a motion for an unreasonable delay in getting to trial be granted?
Alberta, Canada
What is the test for screening a prisoner's complaint that seeks relief against a governmental entity, officer or employee?
MultiRegion, United States of America
What is the quantum of a lawyer's fees?
Ontario, Canada
What is the result of an independent review of the record pursuant to People v. Wende?
California, United States of America
What is the standard of disclosure required for an experimental sterilization procedure?
Alberta, Canada
