Question 1

Limits on punitive damages are an example of:&#10;A)stare decisis&#10;B)common law evolution&#10;C)policy litigation&#10;D)tort reform

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Tort reform has traditionally been a state legal matter.

Accepted Answer

Each state has its own set of laws and regulations regarding tort reform, and it has been up to individual states to pass any changes or reforms to their legal system. Tort reform, which refers to changes in laws that govern personal injury lawsuits, has historically been handled at the state level.

Question 3

Court?annexed compulsory arbitration is designed to:&#10;A)increase the geographic jurisdiction of a court.&#10;B)increase the caseload for annexation courts.&#10;C)provide a speedier, less expensive alternative to courts.&#10;D)provide criminal suspects with an additional appeal.

Accepted Answer

Court-annexed compulsory arbitration is designed to provide a speedier, less expensive alternative to courts. It aims to resolve disputes faster and at a lower cost, making justice accessible to everyone. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe the purpose of court-annexed compulsory arbitration. Court-annexed compulsory arbitration is designed to provide a speedier, less expensive alternative to courts. It is a process in which a neutral third party listens to the arguments and evidence presented by both sides and makes a decision that is binding on the parties involved. This process is aimed at reducing the caseload of the courts and providing a quicker resolution to disputes. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 4

The median verdict in automobile tort cases is around:&#10;A)$15,000&#10;B)$25,000&#10;C)$55,000&#10;D)Over $100,000

Accepted Answer

The median verdict in automobile tort cases is around $15,000. This figure represents a typical amount awarded in such cases, reflecting the middle value in the range of verdicts, where half of the cases result in awards higher than this amount and half result in awards lower.

Question 5

Mass tort litigation involves:&#10;A)charges by lawyers about the media&#10;B)the dual use of criminal sanctions&#10;C)very large sums of money&#10;D)the application of standard legal norms

Accepted Answer

Mass tort litigation typically involves large numbers of individuals or plaintiffs seeking justice and compensation for harm caused by a particular product or action. These types of cases often result in very large sums of money being awarded to the plaintiffs or settled upon by the defendants. Mass tort litigation involves cases where a large group of plaintiffs seek compensation from a defendant or defendants for harm done to them. These cases often involve huge sums of money, as the harm may be widespread and affect many individuals. The legal complexities involved in mass tort litigation also require specialized expertise.

Question 6

Few people support Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Many people do support Alternative Dispute Resolution as a more efficient and cost-effective way to resolve disputes outside of traditional court systems. This statement is incorrect. Many people do support Alternative Dispute Resolution as a way to resolve conflicts outside of the traditional court system. ADR can be less time-consuming, less expensive, and less adversarial than going to court.

Question 7

Describe and evaluate two proposed changes to the civil legal system (tort reform).

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Question 8

Galanter visualizes civil justice as:&#10;A)an adversarial contest&#10;B)a disputing pyramid&#10;C)a funnel like process&#10;D)a test of wills&#10;E)a forum for negotiations

Accepted Answer

Galanter visualizes civil justice as a disputing pyramid, which represents the idea that only a small fraction of disputes actually reach the top of the pyramid, i.e., the courts, while many are resolved or drop out at various stages before reaching that point.

Question 9

Why is a pyramid a useful shape to describe the disputing process in the United States?

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Question 10

Medical malpractice lawsuits are an example of:&#10;A)no-win torts&#10;B)low stakes litigation&#10;C)high stakes litigation&#10;D)guaranteed lawyer fees

Accepted Answer

Medical malpractice lawsuits involve high stakes, as they often involve significant financial damages and may impact a healthcare provider's reputation and ability to practice. Additionally, these cases often require significant resources and expertise from both the plaintiff and defendant's legal teams, further contributing to the high stakes nature of the litigation. Medical malpractice lawsuits typically involve high stakes, including significant financial damages for the plaintiff and potential harm to the defendant's professional reputation. These cases also often require extensive resources and expert testimony, making them complex and costly to litigate.

Question 11

Hiring a lawyer automatically means a dispute will result in a lawsuit.

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Question 12

During the last decade tort filings in many states have been:&#10;A)decreasing rapidly&#10;B)increasing rapidly&#10;C)staying relatively constant&#10;D)fluctuating widely

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Question 13

Mass tort cases are complicated because of:&#10;A)the problem of causation&#10;B)the absence of lawyers&#10;C)the small number of parties&#10;D)an inability to mobilize litigants

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Question 14

The Congress is active in establishing tort reform at the national level.

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Question 15

Critics charge that community courts&#10;A)are too formal&#10;B)are too informal&#10;C)result in lengthy delays&#10;D)make work for too many lawyers

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Question 16

Stella Liebeck's jury verdict against McDonalds's was substantially reduced by the courts.

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Question 17

Describe two factors that influence a person's decision to sue.

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Question 18

Is the United States suffering from a litigation explosion? Explain your answer.

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Question 19

Compare and contrast the view that Americans are &#34;too quick to sue&#34; with the view that everyone deserves &#34;equal access to the civil legal system.&#34;

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Question 20

What contribution can political science make to the debate about reforming the civil legal system?

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Question 21

Discuss the differences between mediation and arbitration as forms of alternative dispute resolution.

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Deck 10: Trial Courts: How Civil Cases Begin