Question 1

Proper reflects a policy of geographic closeness prescribing that a court
trying a suit should be close to where the incident or facts of the suit occurred,or,in the alternative,where the defendant resides.

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Question 2

If a defendant does nothing following receipt of the summons and complaint,undoubtedly the plaintiff will obtain a(n)from the court.

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Question 3

Personal service of a summons on the defendant who is within the boundaries of the state where the court sits is the most common way to obtain jurisdiction.

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Question 4

is the questioning of prospective jurors to expose bias as a possible basis for
disqualification from selection for service.

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Question 5

In English medieval history,certain types of cases were decided by chancellors rather than in the king's court.These were called matters in .

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Question 6

A(n)is a document served on a defendant in a civil case,together with a(n)
.It tells the defendant to respond or risk losing the lawsuit without further
notification.

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Question 7

Walter sues Jaime because Jaime failed to show up at the soccer game.In response to Walter's complaint Jaime files a demurrer.This pleading means that Jaime

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A demurrer is a legal pleading used in response to a complaint or petition. It challenges the legal sufficiency of the complaint or petition. In this case, Jaime is arguing that even if all of the facts alleged by Walter are true, Walter has not suffered any legal injury that can be compensated by the law. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 8

jurisdiction may exist when a plaintiff is a citizen of one state and the
defendant is a citizen of another state,or when one party is a foreign country or a citizen of a foreign country and the other is a citizen of the United States.

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Question 9

In a civil trial,the burden of proof is usually

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In a civil trial, the burden of proof is usually a preponderance of the evidence, which means that the plaintiff must prove that it is more likely than not that their claim is true. This standard is lower than the burden of proof in a criminal trial, where the prosecution must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 10

and are the most common types of discovery
procedures.

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Question 11

A(n)is the expressed opinion of the jury.

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Question 12

A Washington resident seeks jurisdiction over a Montana resident who was involved in an automobile accident while driving in Washington.The Washington resident may seek appropriate jurisdiction in the Washington court over a Montana resident through use of a(n)
.

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Question 13

In the Trustees of Columbia University v.Jacobsen,Jacobsen

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Jacobsen had a summary judgment granted against him. This means that the court made a ruling without a trial because there were no issues of material fact to be decided.

Question 14

The burden of proof in a civil case is and it is generally imposed on the
plaintiff who seeks or other relief.

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Question 15

A(n)requires that particular legal actions be commenced within stated
periods of time.

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Question 16

The inherent ability of a jury in a criminal case to decide a case contrary to the law is called

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Jury nullification refers to the power of a jury to acquit a defendant even if the evidence indicates they are guilty under the law. This occurs when a jury believes that applying the law in a particular case would be unjust or immoral, and may choose to disregard the law in favor of what they believe is a just outcome.

Question 17

If both a federal court and a state court have the power to hear a case,they are said to have
jurisdiction.When cases can be tried only in federal courts or only in state
courts,jurisdiction exists.

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Question 18

Fred Arden is tried in a criminal court and found innocent of the charge of theft.Shawn Finister, the victim of the alleged crime,sues Fred in civil court to recover damages for civil conversion.The tort claim involves the same act for which Fred was found innocent in the criminal court.Which of the statements below is false?

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The constitutional right against double jeopardy only applies to criminal cases, not civil cases. Therefore, the fact that Fred was found innocent in the criminal trial does not prevent Shawn from bringing a civil suit against him for the same alleged act.

Question 19

Sharon sues Brian to retrieve money she claims she is owed.To successfully pursue a legal action she would need

Accepted Answer

In personam jurisdiction refers to a court's authority over a person or entity, which would be necessary in order for Sharon to pursue a legal action against Brian to retrieve money she claims she is owed. In rem jurisdiction pertains to a court's authority over a specific piece of property, precedent jurisdiction does not exist, and concurrent jurisdiction refers to multiple courts having authority over the same case, which is not relevant here.

Question 20

A(n)briefly states the facts that a plaintiff believes justify his or her claim,
the basis for jurisdiction of the court,and the request for damages or other relief.

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Quiz 3: The Court System

Proper reflects a policy of geographic closeness prescribing that a court trying a suit should be close to where the incident or facts of the suit occurred,or,in the alternative,where the defendant resides.

If a defendant does nothing following receipt of the summons and complaint,undoubtedly the plaintiff will obtain a(n)from the court.

Personal service of a summons on the defendant who is within the boundaries of the state where the court sits is the most common way to obtain jurisdiction.

is the questioning of prospective jurors to expose bias as a possible basis for disqualification from selection for service.

In English medieval history,certain types of cases were decided by chancellors rather than in the king's court.These were called matters in .

A(n)is a document served on a defendant in a civil case,together with a(n) .It tells the defendant to respond or risk losing the lawsuit without further notification.

Walter sues Jaime because Jaime failed to show up at the soccer game.In response to Walter's complaint Jaime files a demurrer.This pleading means that Jaime

jurisdiction may exist when a plaintiff is a citizen of one state and the defendant is a citizen of another state,or when one party is a foreign country or a citizen of a foreign country and the other is a citizen of the United States.

In a civil trial,the burden of proof is usually

and are the most common types of discovery procedures.

A(n)is the expressed opinion of the jury.

A Washington resident seeks jurisdiction over a Montana resident who was involved in an automobile accident while driving in Washington.The Washington resident may seek appropriate jurisdiction in the Washington court over a Montana resident through use of a(n) .

In the Trustees of Columbia University v.Jacobsen,Jacobsen

The burden of proof in a civil case is and it is generally imposed on the plaintiff who seeks or other relief.

A(n)requires that particular legal actions be commenced within stated periods of time.

The inherent ability of a jury in a criminal case to decide a case contrary to the law is called

If both a federal court and a state court have the power to hear a case,they are said to have jurisdiction.When cases can be tried only in federal courts or only in state courts,jurisdiction exists.

Sharon sues Brian to retrieve money she claims she is owed.To successfully pursue a legal action she would need

A(n)briefly states the facts that a plaintiff believes justify his or her claim, the basis for jurisdiction of the court,and the request for damages or other relief.