Exam 2: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In mediation, the mediator proposes a solution and makes a decision resolving the dispute.

A court can exercise jurisdiction over property located within its boundaries.

The minimum-contacts requirement is usually met if a corporation advertises or sells its products within a state.

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

If Cornel and Deanna resolve their dispute by having a neutral third party render a binding decision, they will have used the method of​

Gilbert wants to initiate a suit against Healthways Insurance Company by filing a complaint. The complaint should include​

Ronnie files a suit in a state court against Sheri. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. If either party appeals, the clerk of the trial court will send to the clerk of the appellate court within a prescribed period of time​

Arbitration that is mandated by a court is often binding on the parties.

Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.

A court's review of an arbitrator's award may be restricted.

Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,​

Service Employees International Union and Timberline Products, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator arbitrates issues that the parties did not agree to submit to arbitration. This is a ground for a court to​

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

Mary files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over an employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. After the state's highest court's review of Mary v. Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if​

The United States Supreme Court can review any case sent to it on appeal by the federal court of appeals.

Gabrielle files suit against Hard n' Fast Adhesives, Inc. stating several claims against them. Hard n' Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, but Hard n' Fast is still not liable. This is a

The role of the courts is to interpret and apply the laws.

In a few states, in suits brought in small claims courts, lawyers are not allowed.

Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is​

SPF Sunscreen Corporation and Tanner agree to resolve their dispute through arbitration. The arbitrator's decision is called​