Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Which of the following is not an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?

Garnishment applies to the judgment debtor's:

Original jurisdiction courts are generally ____________.

A deposition is or can accomplish any of the following except:

The federal court system consists of three levels.

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

A "Rent-a-Judge" serves as a referee.

A court is a tribunal established by:

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

A judge rules on the admissibility of evidence presented in the trial.

One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:

Generally,the prevailing party in a lawsuit is awarded the costs of the action,including witness fees and jury fees.

When a defendant files a(n)_________ he is attacking the plaintiff's pleading as not stating a cause of action or defense.

In a minitrial:

If questions of fact are involved,a judge will usually decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

The Federal Arbitration Act provides that only arbitration clauses dealing with federal subject matters are valid,irrevocable,and binding.

All courts have general jurisdiction.

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom for purposes of discovery.