Question 1

An individual's residence for legal cases is the state to which the individual pays income taxes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Ralph Watkins, owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings, Montana, is suing Western Cornfed Beef, a Kansas City, Kansas, supplier, for breach of contract. Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered. Where will Watkins properly file suit?

Accepted Answer

A) Federal district court in Montana 
B) Federal district court in Kansas 
C) State court in Montana 
D) State court in Kansas 
A) Federal district court in Montana 
B) Federal district court in Kansas 
C) State court in Montana 
D) State court in Kansas

Question 3

During the criminal trial for former Governor Fife Symington of Arizona, an elderly member of the jury told the judge that she felt pressured by the other jurors to find him guilty. The judge removed the woman from the jury and Governor Symington was convicted. Which of the following describes the likely result if the governor appeals?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no reversible error because jury deliberations are not part of the trial or evidence. 
B) There is a reversible error because of the possible prejudice to the governor in the dismissal of the juror. 
C) Appellate courts cannot reverse on questions about jury deliberations. 
D) There can be no reversal of the case absent some error in testimony or jury instructions. 
E) None of the above 
A) There is no reversible error because jury deliberations are not part of the trial or evidence. 
B) There is a reversible error because of the possible prejudice to the governor in the dismissal of the juror. 
C) Appellate courts cannot reverse on questions about jury deliberations. 
D) There can be no reversal of the case absent some error in testimony or jury instructions. 
E) None of the above

Question 4

How does a "long arm" statute affect the determination of jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Long-arm statutes give courts power to e

Question 5

Peremptory challenges are typically unlimited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An en banc hearing is one in which all the judges participate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

Accepted Answer

A) Tax court 
B) Bankruptcy court 
C) Probate court 
D) All of the above are specialty courts in the federal system. 
A) Tax court 
B) Bankruptcy court 
C) Probate court 
D) All of the above are specialty courts in the federal system.

Question 8

True small claims courts do not permit lawyers to represent the parties in the proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A court can have in personam jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant by the defendant's consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In personam jurisdiction is the authority of a court over the subject matter of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Allegheny Airlines is incorporated in Delaware and has flights throughout the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, and also in Washington, D.C. Wayne Jones, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, is severely injured when an Allegheny flight carrying him from Pittsburgh to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, crashes on landing. Jones has damages of over $250,000. In what court can Jones properly bring suit and where?

Accepted Answer

There is diversity and a claim in excess

Question 12

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices generally sit and decide a case?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 1 
C) 5 
D) 9 
A) 3 
B) 1 
C) 5 
D) 9

Question 13

The U.S. Courts of Appeal use a writ of certiorari process for appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The doctrine of "minimum contacts" is one of fairness in extending in personam jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Stare decisis is a Latin term meaning:

Accepted Answer

A) "equitable remedy". 
B) "let the decision stand". 
C) "private decision". 
D) "Congressional action". 
A) "equitable remedy". 
B) "let the decision stand". 
C) "private decision". 
D) "Congressional action".

Question 16

A traffic court:

Accepted Answer

A) is a court of federal jurisdiction. 
B) is a court of limited jurisdiction. 
C) is an appellate court from small claims. 
D) Both a and b 
A) is a court of federal jurisdiction. 
B) is a court of limited jurisdiction. 
C) is an appellate court from small claims. 
D) Both a and b

Question 17

Jane DeRonnee had carpet installed in her home and the carpet is not flat to the floor. In fact, it has so many waves that she and her friends and guests have been tripping over certain areas of her home. She has tried to have the carpeting fixed and has asked both the carpet retailer and the installer to solve the problem They have both refused. Walk Jane through the correct court system for her case. Explain to her where and how to take her case. Also explain to her what happens if she loses a case along the way.

Accepted Answer

Jane could take her case to small claims

Question 18

Sandra Laughlin is a reporter for the Philadelphia Tribune . In an article in the Tribune about Justin Bieber, a singer and resident of Canada and Florida, Laughlin wrote an inaccurate statement about the singer's relationship with singer Miley Cyrus. The Philadelphia Tribune is a Pennsylvania newspaper owned by a Pennsylvania corporation. If Bieber wishes to file a libel suit (seeking $100 million in damages)against Laughlin and the Tribune , the suit:

Accepted Answer

A) could be properly brought in federal district court. 
B) must be brought in Florida. 
C) must be brought in a state court. 
D) None of the above 
A) could be properly brought in federal district court. 
B) must be brought in Florida. 
C) must be brought in a state court. 
D) None of the above

Question 19

Case precedent is:

Accepted Answer

A) always followed. 
B) followed if it is within the state. 
C) examined in each case and is always followed. 
D) part of the doctrine of stare decisis . 
A) always followed. 
B) followed if it is within the state. 
C) examined in each case and is always followed. 
D) part of the doctrine of stare decisis .

Question 20

Regional reporters:

Accepted Answer

A) are for the federal system. 
B) include the opinions of state supreme courts. 
C) include the opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) are the same as the federal reporters. 
A) are for the federal system. 
B) include the opinions of state supreme courts. 
C) include the opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court. 
D) are the same as the federal reporters.

An individual's residence for legal cases is the state to which the individual pays income taxes.

Ralph Watkins, owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings, Montana, is suing Western Cornfed Beef, a Kansas City, Kansas, supplier, for breach of contract. Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered. Where will Watkins properly file suit?

How does a "long arm" statute affect the determination of jurisdiction?

Peremptory challenges are typically unlimited.

An en banc hearing is one in which all the judges participate.

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

True small claims courts do not permit lawyers to represent the parties in the proceedings.

A court can have in personam jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant by the defendant's consent.

In personam jurisdiction is the authority of a court over the subject matter of the case.

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices generally sit and decide a case?

The U.S. Courts of Appeal use a writ of certiorari process for appeals.

The doctrine of "minimum contacts" is one of fairness in extending in personam jurisdiction.

Stare decisis is a Latin term meaning:

A traffic court:

Case precedent is:

Regional reporters:

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Business and the Constitution

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Business Torts

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Contracts and Sales: Performance, Remedies, and Rights

Business Marketing and Products: Ads and Product Safety

Business Competition: Antitrust Law

Business and Intellectual Property Law

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Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

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Exam 3: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

An individual's residence for legal cases is the state to which the individual pays income taxes.

Ralph Watkins, owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings, Montana, is suing Western Cornfed Beef, a Kansas City, Kansas, supplier, for breach of contract. Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered. Where will Watkins properly file suit?

How does a "long arm" statute affect the determination of jurisdiction?

Peremptory challenges are typically unlimited.

An en banc hearing is one in which all the judges participate.

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

True small claims courts do not permit lawyers to represent the parties in the proceedings.

A court can have in personam jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant by the defendant's consent.

In personam jurisdiction is the authority of a court over the subject matter of the case.

How many U.S. Supreme Court justices generally sit and decide a case?

The U.S. Courts of Appeal use a writ of certiorari process for appeals.

The doctrine of "minimum contacts" is one of fairness in extending in personam jurisdiction.

Stare decisis is a Latin term meaning:

A traffic court:

Case precedent is:

Regional reporters:

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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