Exam 4: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Kari and Lillian, who are citizens of Mississippi, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child. Over this case, Mississippi state courts have

A trial court's capacity to directly observe witnesses' gestures, demeanor, and other nonverbal behavior supports the decision of an appellate court to

Lazlo, a citizen of Minnesota, wants to file a suit against Nadji, a citizen of Ohio. The diversity of citizenship may be a basis for

Because litigating a complaint can be costly, and there is a backlog of cases in many courts, a businessperson is likely to attempt to resolve a dispute

Under a state long-arm statute, a court can exercise jurisdiction only over certain nonresident defendants.

A dispute between two cheese makers-Cheddar Creamery Company and Deli Dairy Inc.-falls under a state statute on unfair trade practices. The application of this law to these parties must be determined by

In a case based on diversity of citizenship, a court will apply

The simplest form of alternative dispute resolution is mediation.

A court's review of an arbitrator's decision is the same in scope as an appellate court's review of a trial court's decision.

A question of law is generally the focus of an appellate court.

Any court can exercise jurisdiction over any person.

A challenge to the constitutionality of an executive order that limits certain state actions is

The effect of the minimum-contacts standard is that a business firm has to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it targets customers.

Jurisdiction refers to the right of a citizen to bring a case before a court.

Large corporations that do business in many states are now automatically subject to jurisdiction in all of them.

For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, a corporation is not considered a citizen of any particular state.

The jurisdiction of the federal courts is limited because

Rock Quarry Inc. and Serene Vineyards agree to resolve a dispute in arbitration. The arbitrator meets with the quarry's representative to discuss the matter without the vineyard's representative being present. If this substantially prejudices the grape grower's rights, a court will most likely

Cattle House Steaks, a Colorado company, enters into a contract over the phone with Beef Packing Inc., an out-of-state corporation. If a dispute arises, a Colorado court can exercise jurisdiction over Beef Packing

In a suit to compel arbitration, a court will order a dispute to be arbitrated if