Question 1

After the defense concludes its presentation,the attorneys present closing arguments.

Accepted Answer

After the defense's presentation, the attorneys will present closing arguments to summarize their case and persuade the judge or jury to rule in their favor.

Question 2

A motion for summary judgment may be made before,during,or after a trial.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The use of evidence outside the pleadings distinguishes the motion for summary judgment from the motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

The use of evidence outside the pleadings is allowed in a motion for summary judgment, but not in a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Question 4

To have standing to sue,a party must have a sufficient stake in a matter to justify seeking relief through the court system.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately defines the concept of standing in a legal context. To have standing means that a person or entity must have a recognizable legal interest in a particular issue or dispute in order to bring a lawsuit or seek judicial relief. Without standing, a court may dismiss a case for lack of jurisdiction.

Question 5

States do not have exclusive jurisdiction on any matter.

Accepted Answer

States have exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters, such as intrastate commerce and criminal law enforcement within their borders. However, there are also many areas where states share jurisdiction with the federal government, and the federal government has exclusive jurisdiction over some matters, such as international relations and interstate commerce.

Question 6

The amount in controversy in a diversity of citizenship case must be more than $1 million before a federal court can take jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

The amount in controversy requirement for diversity jurisdiction is $75,000, not $1 million.

Question 7

A justiciable controversy is a case in which the court's decision-the "justice" that will be served-will be controversial.

Accepted Answer

A justiciable controversy refers to a dispute that is real and substantial, as opposed to hypothetical or abstract, and is appropriate for court review, not necessarily one where the decision will be controversial.

Question 8

The United States Supreme Court can review any case decided by any of the federal courts of appeals.

Accepted Answer

According to Article III, Section 2 of the US Constitution, the US Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction over all cases arising under the Constitution, laws, and treaties of the United States, including cases from the federal courts of appeals.

Question 9

An appellate court can reverse the decision of a trial court that erred.

Accepted Answer

An appellate court has the power to reverse the decision of a trial court if it finds that the trial court erred in some way.

Question 10

Cases involving diversity of citizenship arise only between citizens of different states.

Accepted Answer

Diversity of citizenship cases can also involve citizens of a U.S. state and citizens or subjects of a foreign country.

Question 11

A court can exercise jurisdiction over property located within its boundaries.

Accepted Answer

This is true. A court has the authority to exercise jurisdiction over any property located within its boundaries, especially in cases of ownership disputes, foreclosures, or other legal actions related to the property.

Question 12

The role of the courts is to interpret and apply the laws.

Accepted Answer

The courts are responsible for interpreting the meaning of the laws and how they apply to specific cases. They are also responsible for making decisions and judgments based on those interpretations.

Question 13

A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.

Accepted Answer

This is because the business is actively conducting business in that jurisdiction and therefore is subject to its laws and regulations. Failure to comply with those laws can result in legal and financial consequences for the business.

Question 14

The minimum-contacts requirement is usually met if a corporation advertises or sells its products within a state.

Accepted Answer

This is true as advertising or selling products within a state can establish the necessary minimum contacts for a corporation to be subject to jurisdiction in that state.

Question 15

State supreme courts generally deny most appeals.

Accepted Answer

State supreme courts usually have a very heavy workload and can only hear a limited number of cases, resulting in a high denial rate for appeals.

Question 16

Before a trial,the plaintiff can file a motion to dismiss.

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff can file a motion to dismiss before a trial if they no longer wish to pursue the case or if they have reached a settlement agreement with the defendant.

Question 17

A trial commences with the plaintiff's attorney's direct examination of the first witness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A trial commences with the plaintiff's attorney's...

Question 18

An answer can admit to the allegations made in a complaint.

Accepted Answer

An answer can admit to the allegations made in a complaint. This means that the defendant can agree that the statements made in the complaint are true.

Question 19

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

Accepted Answer

Both plaintiffs and defendants may file a motion for summary judgment.

Question 20

Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.

Accepted Answer

The statement is not always true. In some cases, if the defendant's contacts with the jurisdiction are significant enough and relate to the cause of action, it may be enough to support jurisdiction over the nonresident defendant. This is determined on a case-by-case basis using a minimum contacts analysis.

Quiz 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution