Exam 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

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

A state court can exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant,but the defendant must have

Small claims courts are inferior trial courts.

Mountain States Trucking wants to initiate a suit against Open Pit Mining Corporation by filing a complaint. The complaint should include a statement alleging the facts establishing

A case is remanded when it is sent back to a trial court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the appellate court.

A federal case typically originates in a state court.

Neville files a suit against Olina. If Olina fails to respond,

States do not have exclusive jurisdiction on any matter.

Before a trial,the plaintiff can file a motion to dismiss.

After the defense concludes its presentation,the attorneys present closing arguments.

Olivia,a citizen of Nebraska,wants to file a suit against Micah,a citizen of Kansas. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for