Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted and is generally inadmissible unless an exception applies.
Adverse possession requires that the possession be without the permission of the true owner. The possession must be continuous, open and notorious, and exclusive to the possessor, and must meet the statutory period requirements. Possession with the permission of the true owner is not adverse and therefore does not qualify for adverse possession.
Under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), if a contract for the sale of goods is missing a term regarding price, the UCC provides that the price will be a reasonable price at the time of delivery. This helps ensure that contracts remain enforceable even if some terms are left open.
The Miranda rights include the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. These rights must be read to a suspect before a custodial interrogation begins to ensure that any statements made are not in violation of the Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination.
The First Amendment protects free speech, but reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions are permissible. A law requiring a permit for public demonstrations in certain areas is considered a valid restriction if it is content-neutral, narrowly tailored to serve a significant government interest, and leaves open ample alternative channels for communication.
