Question 1

Which of the following reports the opinions of federal district courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal Supplement 
B) Federal Reporter 
C) Federal district court opinions are not reported 
D) None of the above 
A) Federal Supplement 
B) Federal Reporter 
C) Federal district court opinions are not reported 
D) None of the above

Question 2

Discuss the major advantages of alternative dispute resolution over litigation.

Accepted Answer

ADR methods generally reach a conclusion

Question 3

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Dicta is the:

Accepted Answer

A) rule of law in a case opinion. 
B) case cite. 
C) discussion of a decision. 
D) precedent in a case. 
A) rule of law in a case opinion. 
B) case cite. 
C) discussion of a decision. 
D) precedent in a case.

Question 5

Small claims courts are:

Accepted Answer

A) federal specialty courts. 
B) also known as probate courts. 
C) also known as courts of claim. 
D) part of the state court system. 
A) federal specialty courts. 
B) also known as probate courts. 
C) also known as courts of claim. 
D) part of the state court system.

Question 6

A lawyer who knows that his client is guilty of a breach of contract:

Accepted Answer

A) must disclose the information to the court. 
B) commits an ethical violation by representing the client. 
C) must keep that information confidential. 
D) Both a and b 
A) must disclose the information to the court. 
B) commits an ethical violation by representing the client. 
C) must keep that information confidential. 
D) Both a and b

Question 7

Mediation is normally binding on the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When a case is remanded:

Accepted Answer

A) it is affirmed. 
B) it is sent back to the trial court. 
C) it is completed. 
D) precedent is not being followed. 
A) it is affirmed. 
B) it is sent back to the trial court. 
C) it is completed. 
D) precedent is not being followed.

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a reversible error?

Accepted Answer

A) Misapplication of the law by the judge 
B) Refusal to allow material testimony 
C) Trial publicity 
D) a and b only 
A) Misapplication of the law by the judge 
B) Refusal to allow material testimony 
C) Trial publicity 
D) a and b only

Question 10

A lawsuit begins with an answer which is closely followed by discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Oral arguments are not allowed in appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is an advantage of arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A) It is always binding 
B) It is slower than litigation 
C) It is less costly than litigation 
D) Its procedures are more complicated than litigation 
A) It is always binding 
B) It is slower than litigation 
C) It is less costly than litigation 
D) Its procedures are more complicated than litigation

Question 13

A court that has subject matter jurisdiction over a case also has in personam jurisdiction over the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

List three ways your case would properly be within the jurisdiction of the federal district court.

Accepted Answer

United States is a party. 
The

Question 15

The principle of stare decisis requires that all similar cases be decided the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Long-arm statutes give courts power to take jurisdiction over parties in other states in some cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A potential juror may be asked questions about some racial beliefs during voir dire .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A writ of certiorari is:

Accepted Answer

A) a reversal by an appeals court of a lower court decision. 
B) a refusal to review a lower court decision. 
C) a reduction in damages awarded by the trial court. 
D) an order granting review of a case. 
A) a reversal by an appeals court of a lower court decision. 
B) a refusal to review a lower court decision. 
C) a reduction in damages awarded by the trial court. 
D) an order granting review of a case.

Question 19

There are 13 federal judicial circuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mrs. Phillips purchased a glass baking dish manufactured by Anchor Hocking Glass. She purchased the dish at a Thrifty Drug Store in Mesa, Arizona. Anchor Hocking manufactures its glassware in Ohio and distributes its products nationally. When Mrs. Phillips removed the baking dish from her oven (while making a casserole), the dish exploded and Mrs. Phillips was injured. Mrs. Phillips' attorney wants to bring a product liability lawsuit against Anchor Hocking in Arizona. Anchor Hocking does not believe it can be forced to defend a lawsuit in Arizona since it has no offices there. Can the Arizona courts take jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

In Phillips v. Anchor Hocking Glass , th

Which of the following reports the opinions of federal district courts?

Discuss the major advantages of alternative dispute resolution over litigation.

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

Dicta is the:

Small claims courts are:

A lawyer who knows that his client is guilty of a breach of contract:

Mediation is normally binding on the parties.

When a case is remanded:

Which of the following is an example of a reversible error?

A lawsuit begins with an answer which is closely followed by discovery.

Oral arguments are not allowed in appellate courts.

Which is an advantage of arbitration?

A court that has subject matter jurisdiction over a case also has in personam jurisdiction over the case.

List three ways your case would properly be within the jurisdiction of the federal district court.

The principle of stare decisis requires that all similar cases be decided the same way.

Long-arm statutes give courts power to take jurisdiction over parties in other states in some cases.

A potential juror may be asked questions about some racial beliefs during voir dire .

A writ of certiorari is:

There are 13 federal judicial circuits.

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Which of the following reports the opinions of federal district courts?

Discuss the major advantages of alternative dispute resolution over litigation.

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

Dicta is the:

Small claims courts are:

A lawyer who knows that his client is guilty of a breach of contract:

Mediation is normally binding on the parties.

When a case is remanded:

Which of the following is an example of a reversible error?

A lawsuit begins with an answer which is closely followed by discovery.

Oral arguments are not allowed in appellate courts.

Which is an advantage of arbitration?

A court that has subject matter jurisdiction over a case also has in personam jurisdiction over the case.

List three ways your case would properly be within the jurisdiction of the federal district court.

The principle of stare decisis requires that all similar cases be decided the same way.

Long-arm statutes give courts power to take jurisdiction over parties in other states in some cases.

A potential juror may be asked questions about some racial beliefs during voir dire .

A writ of certiorari is:

There are 13 federal judicial circuits.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety

Business Competition: Antitrust Law

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Agency Law

Governance and Structure: the Law of Business Associations

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Business and Employees: Employment Regulation

Business and Employees: Employment Discrimination

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