Question 1

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The courts can decide whether the other branches of government have acted within the scope of their constitutional authority.

Accepted Answer

The judicial branch of government, including both trial and appellate courts, can determine whether the legislative and executive branches have acted in accordance with the Constitution. This principle is known as judicial review. However, it is important to note that not all legal disputes involve constitutional issues, and in those cases, the courts' role is limited to interpreting and applying the applicable laws and legal precedents.

Question 2

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The jurisdiction of state courts of appeals is substantially limited to hear?ing appeals.

Accepted Answer

State courts of appeals primarily hear appeals from decisions of lower state courts, and their jurisdiction is limited to reviewing errors of law or procedure that occurred during the trial court proceedings. They do not typically have original jurisdiction to hear and decide new cases, unless they are specifically granted that authority by statute or state constitution.

Question 3

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "legal jurisdiction" means that a business may need to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it does business or actively targets customers. This can include state, federal, and even international laws. If Kelly's suit against Lewis involves a business or business activity, this principle may be relevant to the case.

Question 4

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The federal court system does not include the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit...

Question 5

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Venue is the term for the subject matter of a case.

Accepted Answer

Venue refers to the geographic location where a lawsuit is filed, not the subject matter of the case.

Question 6

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The federal equivalent of a state trial court is a U.S. court of appeals.

Accepted Answer

The federal equivalent of a state trial court is a U.S. district court, not a U.S. court of appeals.

Question 7

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Federal courts are superior to state courts.

Accepted Answer

Federal and state courts are separate systems and do not have a hierarchical relationship. Therefore, there is no inherent superiority of one over the other.

Question 8

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-A state court cannot exercise jurisdiction over property located within the state's boundaries regardless of the property owners' location.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit...

Question 9

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The function of the courts is to interpret and apply the law.

Accepted Answer

This is a basic principle of the judicial branch of government. Courts are tasked with interpreting and applying the law, both at the trial level and on appeal.

Question 10

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-For purposes of diversity of citizenship, a corporation is a citizen only of the state in which it is incorporated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit...

Question 11

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent jurisdiction means that both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case. It does not relate to the fact pattern given in the question.

Question 12

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-State courts are independent of federal courts.

Accepted Answer

State courts and federal courts operate independently of each other and therefore have separate jurisdiction and authority.

Question 13

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-A justiciable controversy is a case in which the court's decision-the "jus?tice" that will be served-will be controversial.

Accepted Answer

A justiciable controversy refers to a dispute that is real and substantial, as opposed to hypothetical or abstract, and is appropriate for court review, not necessarily one where the decision will be controversial.

Question 14

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Any lawsuit involving a federal question can originate in a federal court.

Accepted Answer

A lawsuit involving a federal question can originate in a federal court because federal courts have jurisdiction over cases involving federal laws, the U.S. Constitution, or treaties.

Question 15

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The executive branch is the final authority concerning the constitutionality of a law.

Accepted Answer

The judicial branch, not the executive branch, is the final authority concerning the constitutionality of a law. This principle is known as judicial review and was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison.

Question 16

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-To have standing to sue, a party must have been injured or have been threatened with injury by the action about which he or she is complaining.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct statement regarding standing to sue. In order to bring a lawsuit, a party must have a personal stake in the outcome and must have suffered an injury or be threatened with injury as a result of the defendant's actions. This requirement ensures that the court only hears cases where there is a concrete controversy that can be fairly resolved.

Question 17

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-A long arm statute permits a court to obtain jurisdic?tion over an out-of-state defendant.

Accepted Answer

A long arm statute allows a court to obtain jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant by establishing minimum contacts with the state in which the court is located. This would be relevant in determining whether the state court had jurisdiction over Lewis in this case.

Question 18

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-The decisions of state trial courts of limited jurisdiction may sometimes be appealed to state trial courts of general jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

In some states, trial courts of limited jurisdiction may have their decisions appealed to trial courts of general jurisdiction before reaching an appellate court.

Question 19

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Cyberspace is its own jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

While there are some aspects of online activity that may raise jurisdictional issues, cyberspace itself is not recognized as a separate jurisdiction. Therefore, legal disputes arising from online activity would typically be adjudicated in the relevant geographic jurisdiction of the parties involved.

Question 20

Fact Pattern 3-B2 
Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court.
-Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The concept of minimum contacts refers to the level of connection or relationship that a defendant has with a particular jurisdiction, and if those contacts are sufficient, jurisdiction may be exercised over them. However, the exact level of contacts required to establish jurisdiction can vary based on the specific circumstances of each case and the applicable law.

Quiz 2: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -The jurisdiction of state courts of appeals is substantially limited to hear?ing appeals.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -The federal court system does not include the U.S. Court of International Trade.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Venue is the term for the subject matter of a case.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -The federal equivalent of a state trial court is a U.S. court of appeals.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Federal courts are superior to state courts.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -The function of the courts is to interpret and apply the law.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -For purposes of diversity of citizenship, a corporation is a citizen only of the state in which it is incorporated.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -State courts are independent of federal courts.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Any lawsuit involving a federal question can originate in a federal court.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -The executive branch is the final authority concerning the constitutionality of a law.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -A long arm statute permits a court to obtain jurisdic?tion over an out-of-state defendant.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Cyberspace is its own jurisdiction.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.