Question 1

Cases arising between citizens of different states involve diversity of citizenship.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

No court offers mediation as an option before a case goes to trial.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Trials courts conduct trials.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts. 
B)  ​concurrent jurisdiction with other state courts. 
C)  ​exclusive jurisdiction. 
D)  ​no jurisdiction. 
A)  ​concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts. 
B)  ​concurrent jurisdiction with other state courts. 
C)  ​exclusive jurisdiction. 
D)  ​no jurisdiction.

Question 6

The verdict in a summary jury trial is binding.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some cases decided by federal courts of appeals are not subject to review by the United States Supreme Court.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when only state courts have the power to hear a particular case.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Cullen files a suit against Demi. Cullen and Demi meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. The jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​court-ordered arbitration. 
B)  ​early neutral case evaluation. 
C)  ​a mini-trial. 
D)  ​a summary jury trial. 
A)  ​court-ordered arbitration. 
B)  ​early neutral case evaluation. 
C)  ​a mini-trial. 
D)  ​a summary jury trial.

Question 10

All Bikes, Inc., a firm in Wisconsin, advertises on the Web. A court in Ohio would be most likely to exercise jurisdiction over All Bikes if the firm​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​did substantial business with Ohio residents over the Internet. 
B)  ​interacted with any Ohio resident through its Web site. 
C)  ​only engaged in passive advertising on the Web. 
D)  ​suddenly removed its ad from the Internet. 
A)  ​did substantial business with Ohio residents over the Internet. 
B)  ​interacted with any Ohio resident through its Web site. 
C)  ​only engaged in passive advertising on the Web. 
D)  ​suddenly removed its ad from the Internet.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For jurisdictional purposes, corporations are considered legal persons.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Small claims courts are inferior trial courts.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Marty files a suit against Norah 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 highest state court's review of Marty v. Norah, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​if a federal question is involved. 
B)  ​if a question of state law remains unresolved. 
C)  ​if Marty questions the result. 
D)  ​under no circumstances. 
A)  ​if a federal question is involved. 
B)  ​if a question of state law remains unresolved. 
C)  ​if Marty questions the result. 
D)  ​under no circumstances.

Question 15

An Oklahoma state court can exercise jurisdiction over Petro Resources Inc., an out-of-state company, if the firm has​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​minimum contacts with the state. 
B)  ​maximum contacts with the state. 
C)  ​median contacts with the state. 
D)  ​no contacts with the state. 
A)  ​minimum contacts with the state. 
B)  ​maximum contacts with the state. 
C)  ​median contacts with the state. 
D)  ​no contacts with the state.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a conclusion of law. 
B)  ​a finding of fact. 
C)  ​an award. 
D)  ​a verdict. 
A)  ​a conclusion of law. 
B)  ​a finding of fact. 
C)  ​an award. 
D)  ​a verdict.

Question 17

Tech Performance, Inc., completes programming and other tech services for Uno IT Products Corporation. When Uno's computer system crashes, it loses $500,000 worth of business and pays $100,000 to have the system reprogrammed. Uno IT announces to the media that the crash was due to Tech Performance's incompetence and files a complaint in a federal court against the firm. What are Tech Performance's options in response?​

Accepted Answer

In response to the complaint, Tech Perfo

Question 18

The Kentucky Supreme Court rules against Luther in a case against Motor Cars, Inc. Luther wants to appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court. Luther must ask the Court to issue a writ of​

Accepted Answer

A)  appeal. 
B)  ​certiorari. 
C)  ​jurisdiction. 
D)  ​summons. 
A)  appeal. 
B)  ​certiorari. 
C)  ​jurisdiction. 
D)  ​summons.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Quest Inc., a U.S. firm, and Real Treks, Ltd., a Canadian firm, enter into a contract that does not have a forum-selection or choice-of-law clause. Litigation between Quest and Real Treks involving this contract may occur in​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an online forum only. 
B)  ​Canada or the United States, but not both. 
C)  ​Canada, the United States, or both. 
D)  ​an international, United Nations tribunal only. 
A)  ​an online forum only. 
B)  ​Canada or the United States, but not both. 
C)  ​Canada, the United States, or both. 
D)  ​an international, United Nations tribunal only.

Exam 2: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Cases arising between citizens of different states involve diversity of citizenship.​

No court offers mediation as an option before a case goes to trial.​

Trials courts conduct trials.​

A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.​

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​

The verdict in a summary jury trial is binding.​

Some cases decided by federal courts of appeals are not subject to review by the United States Supreme Court.​

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when only state courts have the power to hear a particular case.​

Cullen files a suit against Demi. Cullen and Demi meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. The jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. This is​

All Bikes, Inc., a firm in Wisconsin, advertises on the Web. A court in Ohio would be most likely to exercise jurisdiction over All Bikes if the firm​

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

For jurisdictional purposes, corporations are considered legal persons.​

Small claims courts are inferior trial courts.​

An Oklahoma state court can exercise jurisdiction over Petro Resources Inc., an out-of-state company, if the firm has​

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

The Kentucky Supreme Court rules against Luther in a case against Motor Cars, Inc. Luther wants to appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court. Luther must ask the Court to issue a writ of​

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

Quest Inc., a U.S. firm, and Real Treks, Ltd., a Canadian firm, enter into a contract that does not have a forum-selection or choice-of-law clause. Litigation between Quest and Real Treks involving this contract may occur in​

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Business Ethics

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Strict Liability and Product Liability

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Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

Nature and Terminology

Agreement in Traditional and E-Contracts

Consideration

Capacity and Legality

Mistakes, Fraud, and Voluntary Consent

The Writing Requirement in Our Digital World

Third Party Rights

Performance and Discharge

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The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest

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Warranties

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Banking in the Digital Age

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All Forms of Partnerships

Limited Liability Companies and Special Business Forms

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Consumer Law

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Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

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The Legal Environment of Business

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Cases arising between citizens of different states involve diversity of citizenship.

No court offers mediation as an option before a case goes to trial.

Trials courts conduct trials.

A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.

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

The verdict in a summary jury trial is binding.

Some cases decided by federal courts of appeals are not subject to review by the United States Supreme Court.

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when only state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Cullen files a suit against Demi. Cullen and Demi meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. The jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. This is

All Bikes, Inc., a firm in Wisconsin, advertises on the Web. A court in Ohio would be most likely to exercise jurisdiction over All Bikes if the firm

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

For jurisdictional purposes, corporations are considered legal persons.

Small claims courts are inferior trial courts.

An Oklahoma state court can exercise jurisdiction over Petro Resources Inc., an out-of-state company, if the firm has

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

The Kentucky Supreme Court rules against Luther in a case against Motor Cars, Inc. Luther wants to appeal the case to the United States Supreme Court. Luther must ask the Court to issue a writ of

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

Quest Inc., a U.S. firm, and Real Treks, Ltd., a Canadian firm, enter into a contract that does not have a forum-selection or choice-of-law clause. Litigation between Quest and Real Treks involving this contract may occur in