Question 1

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

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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. The fact that Bill is from another state does not prevent Alice from enforcing her judgment in Ohio if she can locate Bill's assets there.

Question 2

Compare and contrast a summary judgment and a directed verdict.

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Question 3

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:

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Question 4

Explain the process of jury selection and the differences in challenges for cause and peremptory challenges.In addition,discuss the implications of race-based or gender-based exclusions from a jury.

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Question 5

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

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Subject matter jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear cases of a particular type or subject matter, such as bankruptcy, family law, or tax law. Exclusive federal jurisdiction means only federal courts have the authority to hear a certain case, while concurrent federal jurisdiction means both federal and state courts have the authority to hear a case. None of the above is not a correct answer because the question specifically asks about jurisdiction.

Question 6

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

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit primarily reviews decisions from the United States Court of International Trade, among other specialized courts, but not typically from the Tax Court or Bankruptcy Courts.

Question 7

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

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Voluntary submission to the court's power by the party's filing pleadings with the court is not a way for a court to meet the requirement of jurisdiction over a defendant. It is the defendant who submits to the court's power by filing pleadings, not the court gaining jurisdiction over the defendant. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are valid ways for a court to establish jurisdiction over a defendant.

Question 8

What is alternative dispute resolution? What are the various techniques of alternative dispute resolution,and what are their advantages and disadvantages?

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Question 9

What is jurisdiction? How does subject matter jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction over the person? How does in personam jurisdiction differ from jurisdiction in rem?

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Question 10

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

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The decision of an arbitrator is called an award. Verdict and judgment are more commonly used in the context of a court trial. The term "binding decision" is a generic term that can apply to any type of decision that is legally enforceable.

Question 11

Describe how a civil case is commenced and how it proceeds through the court system.Be sure to use appropriate terminology in describing the various stages of a lawsuit.

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Question 12

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

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Special state trial courts have jurisdiction over both the administration of wills and estates (choice B) and family courts with jurisdiction over divorce and child custody cases (choice C). They do not typically have jurisdiction over traffic offenses (choice A) which are usually handled by lower level courts, such as municipal or county courts.

Question 13

Concurrent federal jurisdiction could exist for cases involving:

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Question 14

When do the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction to hear a case? Over what types of cases do the federal courts have concurrent jurisdiction? Over what types of cases do the federal courts have diversity jurisdiction?

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Question 15

State trial courts of general jurisdiction:

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State trial courts of general jurisdiction are known by various names, including county, district, common pleas, or supreme courts, depending on the state.

Question 16

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:

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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 17

Explain how state courts are affected by federal court decisions under the doctrine of stare decisis.

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Question 18

Describe the structure of the federal court system.How does the federal court system compare/contrast with the state court system of the state where you are living?

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Question 19

Andrew,an attorney,has a case that was recently heard by the United States Court of Appeals.He 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:

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The best way for the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case that has already been heard by the Court of Appeals is through a writ of certiorari. This is the most common method by which the Supreme Court selects cases for review.

Question 20

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

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Cases may reach the U.S. Supreme Court through appeal by right or writ of certiorari. Writ in personam is not a way cases reach the Court.

Quiz 3: Civil Dispute Resolution