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Question 1
Historically, women were forbidden from doing the following upon marriage:
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Correct Prior to the passage of the Married Women's Property Act, upon marriage women were not allowed, inter alia, to acquire property, retain property, sue or be sued or make contracts.
Incorrect! Prior to the passage of the Married Women's Property Act, upon marriage women were not allowed, inter alia, to acquire property, retain property, sue or be sued or make contracts.
Question 2
When a woman married, what principle caused her to lose many of her rights?
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Correct At common law when a woman married, she exchanged a number of rights for the protection of her husband under the principle of "unity of person."
Incorrect! At common law when a woman married, she exchanged a number of rights for the protection of her husband under the principle of "unity of person."
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Question 3
Nathalie and Romero were married in 1910. At the time, she owned an interest in her family's farm, which produced crops that generated a decent income. What portion of the property is Romero entitled to?
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Correct The use of the wife's interest in land belonged to her husband during the marriage. Accordingly, Romero would be entitled to the rents and/or profits of the land during the marriage.
Incorrect! The use of the wife's interest in land belonged to her husband during the marriage. Accordingly, Romero would be entitled to the rents and/or profits of the land during the marriage.
Question 4
Veronica and Barry married in 1915. She wanted to purchase some new furniture for their home. Barry did not want to make the purchase. So, while Barry was at work, Veronica went to the local furniture store to pick out some pieces for their home. Veronica will have no problem purchasing the items.
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Correct During this era a woman could not make contracts, either with her husband or with others. As such, Veronica would not be able to sign a contract at the furniture store because the contract would not be enforceable.
Incorrect! During this era a woman could not make contracts, either with her husband or with others. As such, Veronica would not be able to sign a contract at the furniture store because the contract would not be enforceable.
Question 5
Historically, women had limited property rights. This changed when states enacted what type of laws?
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Correct Prior to the passage of the Married Women's Property Act, upon marriage, women were not allowed, inter alia, to acquire property, retain property, sue or be sued or make contracts.
Incorrect! Prior to the passage of the Married Women's Property Act, upon marriage, women were not allowed, inter alia, to acquire property, retain property, sue or be sued or make contracts.