Exam 6: The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

A(n) clause provides that any disputes arising under the contract will be resolved by arbitration and generally explains how the arbitration will be handled.

Appellate courts primarily determine questions of

A court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, such as trial courts, is called a(n)

Which of the following is true regarding subject-matter jurisdiction?

In rem jurisdiction means

The U.S. district courts have jurisdiction over which cases?

States have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

Courts with limited subject-matter jurisdiction are often called

In a , each party's attorney briefly argues the party's case before representatives of each firm who have the authority to settle the dispute.

"Jurisdiction" is literally translated as

permits a state to obtain jurisdiction over nonresident defendants, as long as the defendants have "minimum contacts" with the state.

Cases involving may arise between citizens of different states.

The Internet's existence outside of political boundaries adds new complications to which issue?

is a method of settling disputes outside of court by using the services of a neutral third party who acts as a communicating agent between the parties. This method is less formal than arbitration.

A child's parent has standing to sue if his or her child is injured by a defectively manufactured toy because

is a process in which parties attempt to settle their dispute voluntarily, with or without attorneys to represent them.

In which form of arbitration does each side present its arguments and supporting evidence before a jury whose verdict will act as a guide to reaching an agreement?

Megan is injured in a car accident when her brakes fail. Her friend MaryElise is very upset and decides to sue the car manufacturer. MaryElise cannot do this because she does not have

Which of the following is a legal error at the trial court level that is significant enough to have affected the outcome of the case?

Examples of courts of limited jurisdiction include which of the following?