Question 1

If the judge denies a defendant's motion for __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses.However, if the judge grants the motion, then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

Accepted Answer

A motion for a directed verdict is a request made by a defendant asking the judge to rule in their favor without the need for presenting evidence, as the defendant believes that the prosecution has failed to present enough evidence to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. If the motion is denied, the defendant will have the opportunity to present their case and call witnesses to testify. If the motion is granted, the case will be dismissed, and the defendant will be acquitted.

Question 2

__________ jurisdiction refers to the authority of a particular court to judge a controversy of a particular kind.

Accepted Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or cases relating to a specific subject matter.

Question 3

The purpose of a trial is to:
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Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of a trial is to determine the facts and outcome of a case, which involves evaluating evidence and making a decision based on those facts.

Question 4

In which of the following areas do special state trial courts have jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Special state trial courts often have jurisdiction in specific areas such as the administration of wills and estates, and family matters including divorce and child custody cases.

Question 5

The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviews decisions of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has jurisdiction to review decisions of the United States Court of International Trade, among other specialized areas, but it does not directly review decisions from Tax Courts or Bankruptcy Courts.

Question 6

Able, a resident of New York, has a dispute with Baker, a resident of Illinois, involving a contract signed and performed in New York.His damages amount to $50,000, and he wants to sue.The case can be brought:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Able, a resident of New York, has...

Question 7

Arbitration agreements give each party the following contractual right(s):

Accepted Answer

Both statements A and B accurately describe rights conferred by arbitration agreements. A outlines the process of initiating arbitration, while B describes how a party can enforce the agreement to arbitrate when faced with litigation.

Question 8

A court may meet the requirement of jurisdiction over a defendant in all but which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

While voluntary submission to the court's power by filing pleadings with the court is a valid way of meeting jurisdiction requirements, it is not the only way. The other options (in personam jurisdiction, in rem jurisdiction, and attachment jurisdiction) are also valid methods of establishing jurisdiction over a defendant.

Question 9

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

Accepted Answer

State trial courts of general jurisdiction may be called various names such as county, district, common pleas, or supreme courts depending on the state. They have broad jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases and do not have a dollar limitation on their jurisdiction in civil cases. They also maintain formal records of their proceedings.

Question 10

Meg, an attorney, has a case that was recently heard by the United States Court of Appeals.She would like to have the United States Supreme Court hear the case.One way by which the U.S.Supreme Court may review the case is by:

Accepted Answer

A writ of certiorari is a request for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case that has been heard by a lower court. This is the most common way for the Supreme Court to hear a case. Forum non conveniens is a doctrine used in civil cases to dismiss a case if a more appropriate forum is available. En banc appeal is a request for a full panel of judges in a circuit court of appeals to hear a case, rather than a smaller panel. Motion for supreme judgment is not a recognized legal term or procedure.

Question 11

The type of lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs may file suit on behalf of similarly situated individuals is called:

Accepted Answer

A class action lawsuit is where one or more plaintiffs file a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group of individuals who have similar claims against a defendant. This allows for more efficient resolution of disputes that would be too small or impractical for individual lawsuits.

Question 12

Most long-arm statutes allow courts to obtain jurisdiction over nonresident defendants if:

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are correct. Long-arm statutes are designed to allow courts to reach beyond their state's borders to exercise jurisdiction over nonresident defendants under certain conditions. These conditions typically include the commission of a tort within the state or any action that does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.

Question 13

The decision of an arbitrator is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

The decision of an arbitrator is referred to as an award. A verdict is a decision made by a jury in a court case, and a judgment refers to the final decision made by a judge in a case. While an arbitrator's decision is binding, it is not referred to as a binding decision. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 14

Concurrent federal jurisdiction could exist for cases involving:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Concurrent federal jurisdiction could exist for cases...

Question 15

What are the ways that cases may reach the U.S.Supreme Court?

Accepted Answer

Cases can reach the U.S. Supreme Court through an appeal by right, though this is now rare and mostly phased out, or more commonly through a writ of certiorari, where the Court decides to hear a case.

Question 16

If Alice, a resident of Ohio, has obtained a valid judgment against Bill, a resident of Kentucky:

Accepted Answer

Alice can enforce her judgment in Ohio by attaching Bill's property located in Ohio, such as his automobile, even though Bill is a resident of Kentucky. This is because once a judgment is obtained, the plaintiff can seek to enforce it against the defendant's assets in the state where the assets are located.

Question 17

If you are a member of a certified class in a class action lawsuit, which of the following is a possible outcome?
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Accepted Answer

If the plaintiff prevails in a class action lawsuit, each member of the certified class is eligible to recover according to the criteria of the case. This can include monetary damages or other forms of relief. Option A is not correct because if the defendant prevails, individual members cannot bring their own suits for relief since the case has already been decided. Option B is also not correct, as individual members do not have the option to appeal a decision in a class action lawsuit. Option C is not correct because if the plaintiff prevails, each member is entitled to recovery and does not have to bring an individual suit.

Question 18

B & B, Inc.is incorporated in Delaware, but it has its principal place of business in Minnesota.It does much of its business in California.For purposes of diversity of citizenship, B & B is a resident of:

Accepted Answer

For diversity jurisdiction purposes, a corporation is considered a resident of both the state where it is incorporated and the state where it has its principal place of business. Therefore, B & B, Inc. is a resident of both Delaware and Minnesota.

Question 19

Patricia has a valid judgment against David, which she now wishes to execute.David has no assets in the state where the judgment was entered.He has now moved to California where rumor has it he owns thousands of acres of beach-front property.Patricia may execute her judgment in California based on what type of jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Quasi in rem jurisdiction allows a court in one state to exercise jurisdiction over property located in another state if the property's owner owes a debt to a plaintiff. Since Patricia wants to execute her judgment in California where David owns property, this type of jurisdiction applies.

Question 20

An example of a special court in the federal judicial system is the:

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims is a special court in the federal judicial system that hears cases related to claims against the federal government for money damages, including contract disputes, tax refunds, and lawsuits under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. It is different from regular federal district courts which have a broader jurisdiction over a variety of civil and criminal cases. The U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals are also special courts, but they serve different functions in the federal judicial system.

Quiz 3: Civil Dispute Resolution

If the judge denies a defendant's motion for __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses.However, if the judge grants the motion, then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

__________ jurisdiction refers to the authority of a particular court to judge a controversy of a particular kind.

The purpose of a trial is to:

In which of the following areas do special state trial courts have jurisdiction?

The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviews decisions of which of the following?

Able, a resident of New York, has a dispute with Baker, a resident of Illinois, involving a contract signed and performed in New York.His damages amount to $50,000, and he wants to sue.The case can be brought:

Arbitration agreements give each party the following contractual right(s) :

A court may meet the requirement of jurisdiction over a defendant in all but which of the following ways?

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

Meg, an attorney, has a case that was recently heard by the United States Court of Appeals.She would like to have the United States Supreme Court hear the case.One way by which the U.S.Supreme Court may review the case is by:

The type of lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs may file suit on behalf of similarly situated individuals is called:

Most long-arm statutes allow courts to obtain jurisdiction over nonresident defendants if:

The decision of an arbitrator is called a(n) :

Concurrent federal jurisdiction could exist for cases involving:

What are the ways that cases may reach the U.S.Supreme Court?

If Alice, a resident of Ohio, has obtained a valid judgment against Bill, a resident of Kentucky:

If you are a member of a certified class in a class action lawsuit, which of the following is a possible outcome?

B & B, Inc.is incorporated in Delaware, but it has its principal place of business in Minnesota.It does much of its business in California.For purposes of diversity of citizenship, B & B is a resident of:

An example of a special court in the federal judicial system is the:

Quiz 3: Civil Dispute Resolution

If the judge denies a defendant's motion for __________, then the defendant has the opportunity to present witnesses.However, if the judge grants the motion, then the defendant automatically wins the case and does not need to present any evidence.

__________ jurisdiction refers to the authority of a particular court to judge a controversy of a particular kind.

The purpose of a trial is to: ​

In which of the following areas do special state trial courts have jurisdiction?

The U.S.Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviews decisions of which of the following?

Able, a resident of New York, has a dispute with Baker, a resident of Illinois, involving a contract signed and performed in New York.His damages amount to $50,000, and he wants to sue.The case can be brought:

Arbitration agreements give each party the following contractual right(s) :

A court may meet the requirement of jurisdiction over a defendant in all but which of the following ways?

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

Meg, an attorney, has a case that was recently heard by the United States Court of Appeals.She would like to have the United States Supreme Court hear the case.One way by which the U.S.Supreme Court may review the case is by:

The type of lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs may file suit on behalf of similarly situated individuals is called:

Most long-arm statutes allow courts to obtain jurisdiction over nonresident defendants if:

The decision of an arbitrator is called a(n) :

Concurrent federal jurisdiction could exist for cases involving:

What are the ways that cases may reach the U.S.Supreme Court?

If Alice, a resident of Ohio, has obtained a valid judgment against Bill, a resident of Kentucky:

If you are a member of a certified class in a class action lawsuit, which of the following is a possible outcome? ​

B & B, Inc.is incorporated in Delaware, but it has its principal place of business in Minnesota.It does much of its business in California.For purposes of diversity of citizenship, B & B is a resident of:

An example of a special court in the federal judicial system is the:

The purpose of a trial is to:

If you are a member of a certified class in a class action lawsuit, which of the following is a possible outcome?