MEE Practice Questions - Multistate Essay Examination Exam - MEE Practice Questions

Question 1

A principal authorizes an agent to sell a single tractor for at least $40,000. The agent signs a contract selling the tractor for $35,000. Is the principal bound to the buyer?

Yes, because the agent had apparent authority to sell the tractor No, because the agent exceeded the express limit on actual authority and the buyer cannot rely on apparent authority absent a manifestation by the principal Yes, because principals are always liable for the acts of their agents within the general scope of employment No, because all agency contracts must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds

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No, because the agent exceeded the express limit on actual authority and the buyer cannot rely on apparent authority absent a manifestation by the principal

Question 2

A general partnership has three partners. One partner, without informing the others, signs a contract in the partnership's name to purchase inventory of a type the partnership regularly buys. Is the partnership bound?

No, because all partners must consent to contracts Yes, because each partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business and the act apparently carries on the business in the usual way Yes, but only if the other partners later ratify the contract No, because a partner has no authority to bind the partnership without express authorization

Correct Answer:

Yes, because each partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business and the act apparently carries on the business in the usual way

Question 3

A corporation is sued by a creditor seeking to hold its sole shareholder personally liable. The creditor must establish which of the following to pierce the corporate veil?

Only that the corporation is insolvent That the shareholder dominated the corporation and used the corporate form to perpetrate a fraud or injustice That the corporation failed to hold an annual meeting That the shareholder personally guaranteed the debt

Correct Answer:

That the shareholder dominated the corporation and used the corporate form to perpetrate a fraud or injustice

Question 4

A director of a Delaware corporation learns that the corporation is about to lease real estate it needs for expansion. The director quietly buys the property personally and resells it to the corporation at a profit, after full disclosure to the board, which approves. What is the director's exposure?

Strictly liable; corporate opportunity doctrine is absolute Liable for breach of duty of loyalty unless disinterested directors approved after full disclosure and the deal is fair No liability because the director disclosed the transaction Liable only if the corporation suffered actual damages exceeding 10% of net worth

Correct Answer:

Liable for breach of duty of loyalty unless disinterested directors approved after full disclosure and the deal is fair

Question 5

Which of the following best states the business judgment rule?

Directors are liable for any decision that turns out badly Courts will not second-guess a business decision made by disinterested, informed directors acting in good faith and in what they believe to be the corporation's best interest The rule applies only to publicly traded corporations The rule shields directors from liability for breach of the duty of loyalty

Correct Answer:

Courts will not second-guess a business decision made by disinterested, informed directors acting in good faith and in what they believe to be the corporation's best interest

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