NY Bar case studies
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The New York State Bar Examination is the licensing examination administered by the New York State Board of Law Examiners, a body created by the Legislature in 1894 and overseen by a five-member Board of attorneys appointed by the New York Court of Appeals, with a business office in Albany. It is for candidates seeking admission to practice law in New York. The NY Bar case studies are 5 cases and about 2,997 words.
1The 911 Call, the Bodycam, and the Missing Witness
Police charge Dante with second-degree assault after an incident at his apartment. The complainant, Priya, called 911 at 11:42 p.m.
583 words, about 3 min2Removal, Waiver, and the Thirty-Day Clock
On March 3, 2024, Maya, a New York citizen, sued Northline Fabricators, Inc. in New York Supreme Court, New York County.
558 words, about 3 min3The Oral Modification and the Cover Purchase
On February 1, Hearth Roasters (New York) signed a writing with Andes Bean Importers (New Jersey) for 10,000 pounds of washed Colombian coffee at 3.00 per pound, delivery by June 1. The writing stated quantity, price, and delivery date but said nothing about modification.
587 words, about 3 min4The Pour-Over Will, the New Spouse, and the Trustee's Loan
In 2018, Martin, a widower with two adult children, executed a revocable trust funded with 1,500,000. The trust gave income to his then-fiancée, Lena, for life and remainder to his children.
567 words, about 3 min5The Baker's Noncompete and the Online Oven
Your supervising attorney represents Clara, who sold her Brooklyn bakery, 'Flour & Salt,' to Rory for 800,000 under an asset purchase agreement. Section 9.2 says: 'Seller shall not, for three years after closing, directly or indirectly own, manage, or operate any bakery or bakery-related business within 25 miles of the former premises.' Closing was January 15, 2023.
702 words, about 4 min