Question 1

Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court,noting that Nick op?erates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substan?tial business with him.The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from

Accepted Answer

The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from Nick's Web site activities. As Ohio residents have done substantial business with Nick through his website, it establishes minimum contacts between Nick and the state of Ohio, thereby giving the court personal jurisdiction over him for matters related to his website activities. Options A and C are too broad and do not specifically relate to Nick's actions or the court's jurisdiction. Option D is too vague and does not provide any specific information regarding the nature of the claim.

Question 2

At every stage of a trial,either party can file a motion to dismiss the case.

Accepted Answer

Both parties have the right to file a motion to dismiss the case at any stage of a trial. However, the judge ultimately decides whether or not to grant the motion.

Question 3

An appellant is the party who appeals to an appellate court.

Accepted Answer

An appellant is the party who appeals to an appellate court.

Question 4

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Accepted Answer

True, a motion for a directed verdict is also referred to as a motion for judgment as a matter of law. Both terms generally mean that the party making the motion believes that there is not enough evidence to support the opposing party's case, and therefore the judge should rule in favor of the moving party without allowing the case to go to a jury.

Question 5

Hua,a resident of Illinois,owns a warehouse in Indiana.A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac,a resident of Kentucky.Jac files a suit against Hua in Indiana.Regarding this suit,Indiana has

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hua,a resident of Illinois,owns a warehouse in...

Question 6

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine question of law.

Accepted Answer

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine issue of MATERIAL fact. There may still be genuine questions of law.

Question 7

Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared and signed under oath.

Accepted Answer

Interrogatories are indeed written questions for which written answers are prepared and signed under oath.

Question 8

A state court can exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant,but the defendant must have

Accepted Answer

A state court can exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant if the defendant has minimum contacts with the state. This means that the defendant must have some connection or relationship with the state, such as doing business there, that would make it fair and reasonable for the court to assert jurisdiction over them. Maximum contacts, legitimate contacts, and legal contacts are not relevant legal concepts regarding personal jurisdiction.

Question 9

Megan,a resident of Ohio,runs a red light in Texas and hits Sarah,a Texas resident.Sarah files suit against Megan.The statute that allows the Texas court to exercise jurisdiction over Megan is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

The statute that allows a court to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant is called a long arm statute. It extends the court's authority beyond the boundaries of the state and allows it to exert jurisdiction over persons who engage in activities within the state or cause harm to persons or property within the state. In this case, Megan, an out-of-state resident, caused harm to Sarah, a Texas resident, which gives the Texas court the authority to exercise jurisdiction over Megan under its long arm statute.

Question 10

ADR proceedings are always strictly regulated by federal statutes.

Accepted Answer

ADR proceedings can be regulated by state laws, court rules, or contractual agreements, in addition to federal statutes.

Question 11

If a party refuses to cooperate with a discovery request, the court can compel the party to comply with the requests by a certain date.

Accepted Answer

This is true. The court can issue an order to compel the party to comply with the discovery request by a certain deadline. Failure to comply with the court order can result in legal consequences, such as sanctions or even default judgment.

Question 12

A closing argument is a statement by a party that results in a summary judgment in that party's favor.

Accepted Answer

A closing argument is a final statement made by each party in a trial, but it does not necessarily result in a summary judgment. A summary judgment is a decision made by a judge based on the evidence presented, without the need for a trial.

Question 13

On a motion for judgment on the pleadings,a court may consider evidence outside the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A motion for judgment on the pleadings is a request made by a party asking the court to rule on the case based solely on the pleadings, without the need for a trial. Generally, the court can only consider the allegations and legal claims presented in the pleadings, and cannot consider evidence outside of them. Exceptions may exist in limited circumstances, such as when a document is referenced in the pleadings and is central to the case, but in general, a court cannot consider evidence outside the pleadings when ruling on a motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Question 14

Arbitration is always legally binding.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Arbitration is always legally binding....

Question 15

A motion for a new trial will be granted only if a constitutional issue is involved.

Accepted Answer

A motion for a new trial can be granted for reasons such as new evidence, misconduct by the jury, or errors by the judge. A constitutional issue is not the only basis for granting a new trial.

Question 16

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who brought the claim before the court.

Accepted Answer

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who did not respond to a legal action or failed to fulfill a requirement in the legal process.

Question 17

A deposition is a generic term that refers to any evidence verified by oath.

Accepted Answer

A deposition is a sworn out-of-court statement given under oath and recorded for later use in legal proceedings.

Question 18

Eve wants to file a suit against Fred.For a court to hear the case

Accepted Answer

For a court to hear a case, it must have jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties involved. Jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear and make a decision on a specific type of legal case based on factors such as the location of the parties or the subject matter of the dispute. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are not necessary for a court to hear a case.

Question 19

Any relevant material,except information stored electronically,can be the object of a discovery request.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any relevant material,except information stored electronically,can be...

Question 20

An answer never admits to the allegations made in a complaint.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: The Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court,noting that Nick op?erates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substan?tial business with him.The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from

At every stage of a trial,either party can file a motion to dismiss the case.

An appellant is the party who appeals to an appellate court.

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Hua,a resident of Illinois,owns a warehouse in Indiana.A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac,a resident of Kentucky.Jac files a suit against Hua in Indiana.Regarding this suit,Indiana has

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine question of law.

Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared and signed under oath.

A state court can exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant,but the defendant must have

Megan,a resident of Ohio,runs a red light in Texas and hits Sarah,a Texas resident.Sarah files suit against Megan.The statute that allows the Texas court to exercise jurisdiction over Megan is called a(n)

ADR proceedings are always strictly regulated by federal statutes.

If a party refuses to cooperate with a discovery request, the court can compel the party to comply with the requests by a certain date.

A closing argument is a statement by a party that results in a summary judgment in that party's favor.

On a motion for judgment on the pleadings,a court may consider evidence outside the pleadings.

Arbitration is always legally binding.

A motion for a new trial will be granted only if a constitutional issue is involved.

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who brought the claim before the court.

A deposition is a generic term that refers to any evidence verified by oath.

Eve wants to file a suit against Fred.For a court to hear the case

Any relevant material,except information stored electronically,can be the object of a discovery request.

An answer never admits to the allegations made in a complaint.