Waiver

Waiver Quiz

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the intentional relinquishment of a known right?

  1. Waiver
  2. Estoppel
  3. Abandonment
  4. Laches
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the two main types of waivers?

  1. Express and implied
  2. Written and oral
  3. Formal and informal
  4. Voluntary and involuntary
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is an express waiver?

  1. A waiver that is stated in writing
  2. A waiver that is stated orally
  3. A waiver that is implied from conduct
  4. A waiver that is implied from silence
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is an implied waiver?

  1. A waiver that is stated in writing
  2. A waiver that is stated orally
  3. A waiver that is implied from conduct
  4. A waiver that is implied from silence
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the elements of a valid waiver?

  1. Capacity, intent, and consideration
  2. Capacity, knowledge, and intent
  3. Capacity, knowledge, and consideration
  4. Capacity, intent, and knowledge
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the effect of a waiver?

  1. It extinguishes the right that is waived
  2. It creates a new right
  3. It transfers the right that is waived to another person
  4. It does not affect the right that is waived
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a waiver be revoked?

  1. Yes, if it is done before the other party has acted in reliance on the waiver
  2. No, a waiver is irrevocable
  3. Yes, if it is done with the consent of the other party
  4. Yes, if it is done for good cause
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a waiver and an estoppel?

  1. A waiver is intentional, while an estoppel is not
  2. A waiver is express, while an estoppel is implied
  3. A waiver extinguishes a right, while an estoppel does not
  4. A waiver is binding, while an estoppel is not
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a waiver and an abandonment?

  1. A waiver is intentional, while an abandonment is not
  2. A waiver is express, while an abandonment is implied
  3. A waiver extinguishes a right, while an abandonment does not
  4. A waiver is binding, while an abandonment is not
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between a waiver and a laches?

  1. A waiver is intentional, while a laches is not
  2. A waiver is express, while a laches is implied
  3. A waiver extinguishes a right, while a laches does not
  4. A waiver is binding, while a laches is not
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some examples of waivers?

  1. A waiver of the right to a jury trial
  2. A waiver of the right to remain silent
  3. A waiver of the right to an attorney
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the defenses to a waiver?

  1. Lack of capacity
  2. Lack of knowledge
  3. Lack of intent
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the consequences of a waiver?

  1. The right that is waived is extinguished
  2. The other party is estopped from asserting the right that is waived
  3. Both of the above
  4. None of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the policy considerations behind the law of waiver?

  1. To promote fairness and justice
  2. To prevent fraud and abuse
  3. To encourage settlement of disputes
  4. All of the above