Question 1

Uma wants to initiate a suit against Valley Vacation Tours by filing a complaint.The complaint should include

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A) an explanation to refute any defense the defendant might assert. 
B) a motion for summary judgment. 
C) a motion to dismiss. 
D) a statement of the facts necessary to show Uma is entitled to relief. 
A) an explanation to refute any defense the defendant might assert. 
B) a motion for summary judgment. 
C) a motion to dismiss. 
D) a statement of the facts necessary to show Uma is entitled to relief.

Question 2

In Kettle Cafe's suit against Food Services, Inc., the court issues a judgment in Kettle's favor.The judgment can be appealed to an appropriate court of appeals by

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A) either party. 
B) Kettle only. 
C) Food Service only. 
D) neither party. 
A) either party. 
B) Kettle only. 
C) Food Service only. 
D) neither party.

Question 3

Jo files a suit against Lara in a Missouri state court.Lara's only connection to Missouri is an ad on the Web originating in Nebraska.For Missouri to exercise jurisdiction, the issue is whether Lara, through her ad, has

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A) a commercial cyber presence in Missouri. 
B) conducted substantial business with Missouri residents. 
C) general maximum contact with Missouri. 
D) solicited virtual business in Missouri. 
A) a commercial cyber presence in Missouri. 
B) conducted substantial business with Missouri residents. 
C) general maximum contact with Missouri. 
D) solicited virtual business in Missouri.

Question 4

All states have intermediate appellate courts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A deposition is a sworn testimony by a party to a lawsuit or any witness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Carol files a suit against Andy in a state trial court and loses.Carol

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A) cannot take her case any higher in the court system. 
B) can insist that the United States Supreme Court hear her case. 
C) can plead her case before an appellate court. 
D) can plead her case before a small claims court. 
A) cannot take her case any higher in the court system. 
B) can insist that the United States Supreme Court hear her case. 
C) can plead her case before an appellate court. 
D) can plead her case before a small claims court.

Question 7

The verdict in a summary jury trial is binding.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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A) minimum contacts with the state. 
B) maximum contacts with the state. 
C) legitimate contacts with the state. 
D) legal contacts with the state. 
A) minimum contacts with the state. 
B) maximum contacts with the state. 
C) legitimate contacts with the state. 
D) legal contacts with the state.

Question 9

David, an Alabama resident, files a suit in an Alabama court against QuickAds, an Internet company based in Georgia that provides advertising services.QuickAds only contact with persons in Alabama has been through QuickAds's passive advertising.The Alabama court is

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A) likely to have jurisdiction over the case. 
B) not likely to have jurisdiction over the case. 
C) likely to refer the case to a higher district court. 
D) likely to refer the case to an appellate court. 
A) likely to have jurisdiction over the case. 
B) not likely to have jurisdiction over the case. 
C) likely to refer the case to a higher district court. 
D) likely to refer the case to an appellate court.

Question 10

Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court.The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict.The case is appealed to an appellate court.After its review of Kelly v.Lewis, the appellate court upholds the lower court's verdict.The appellate court has

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A) affirmed the case. 
B) reversed the case. 
C) remanded the case. 
D) reversed and remanded the case. 
A) affirmed the case. 
B) reversed the case. 
C) remanded the case. 
D) reversed and remanded the case.

Question 11

Jack and Jill, citizens of Vermont, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child.The Vermont state courts

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A) have concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts over this case. 
B) have original jurisdiction over this case. 
C) have exclusive jurisdiction over this case. 
D) do not have jurisdiction for over case. 
A) have concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts over this case. 
B) have original jurisdiction over this case. 
C) have exclusive jurisdiction over this case. 
D) do not have jurisdiction for over case.

Question 12

On a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a court may consider evidence outside the pleadings.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Solar Power, Inc., files a suit against Thunder Bay Utility Company and seeks to examine electronic documents in Thunder's possession.A legitimate reason for this examination is that the documents contain

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A) evidence about the case. 
B) private information about Thunder's operations. 
C) public information about energy generation. 
D) irrelevant data that can be eliminated from consideration. 
A) evidence about the case. 
B) private information about Thunder's operations. 
C) public information about energy generation. 
D) irrelevant data that can be eliminated from consideration.

Question 14

Justin wants to file a suit against Mikayla.For a court to hear the case

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A) Mikayla must agree. 
B) the court must have jurisdiction. 
C) the court must issue a deposition. 
D) the parties must own property. 
A) Mikayla must agree. 
B) the court must have jurisdiction. 
C) the court must issue a deposition. 
D) the parties must own property.

Question 15

Norwest Trucking Corporation files a suit in a state court against Bob's Service Company (BSC), and wins.BSC appeals the court's decision, asserting that the evidence presented at trial to support Norwest's claim was so scanty that no reasonable jury could have found for the plaintiff.Therefore, argues BSC, the appellate court should reverse the trial court's decision.Is the appellate court likely to reverse the trial court's findings with respect to the facts? If not, why not? What are an appellate court's options after reviewing a case?

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An appellate court will reverse a lower

Question 16

The Arizona Supreme Court rules against Jennifer in a case against Kut Rate Stores, Inc.Jennifer wants to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.She must ask the Court to issue a writ of

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

Question 17

Jason files a suit against Maybelline.If Maybelline fails to respond, Jason

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A) must appeal the case to a different court. 
B) must refile the suit in the same court. 
C) will be awarded the remedy sought. 
D) will have a default judgment entered against him. 
A) must appeal the case to a different court. 
B) must refile the suit in the same court. 
C) will be awarded the remedy sought. 
D) will have a default judgment entered against him.

Question 18

The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in some situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Lora files a suit in Michigan against Ned over the ownership of a boat docked in a Michigan harbor.Lora and Ned are residents of Ohio.Ned could ask for a change of venue on the ground that Ohios

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A) has a sufficient stake in the matter. 
B) has jurisdiction. 
C) has sufficient minimum contacts with the parties. 
D) is a more convenient location to hold the trial. 
A) has a sufficient stake in the matter. 
B) has jurisdiction. 
C) has sufficient minimum contacts with the parties. 
D) is a more convenient location to hold the trial.

Question 20

To resolve a dispute, Amy in Boston and Chris in Denver utilize E-Solution, an online dispute resolution (ODR) service.This limits these parties' recourse to the courts

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A) not at all. 
B) until the ODR service has issued a decision. 
C) with respect to any dispute arising between them. 
D) with respect to this dispute only. 
A) not at all. 
B) until the ODR service has issued a decision. 
C) with respect to any dispute arising between them. 
D) with respect to this dispute only.

Exam 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Uma wants to initiate a suit against Valley Vacation Tours by filing a complaint.The complaint should include

In Kettle Cafe's suit against Food Services, Inc., the court issues a judgment in Kettle's favor.The judgment can be appealed to an appropriate court of appeals by

Jo files a suit against Lara in a Missouri state court.Lara's only connection to Missouri is an ad on the Web originating in Nebraska.For Missouri to exercise jurisdiction, the issue is whether Lara, through her ad, has

All states have intermediate appellate courts.

A deposition is a sworn testimony by a party to a lawsuit or any witness.

Carol files a suit against Andy in a state trial court and loses.Carol

The verdict in a summary jury trial is binding.

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

David, an Alabama resident, files a suit in an Alabama court against QuickAds, an Internet company based in Georgia that provides advertising services.QuickAds only contact with persons in Alabama has been through QuickAds's passive advertising.The Alabama court is

Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court.The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict.The case is appealed to an appellate court.After its review of Kelly v.Lewis, the appellate court upholds the lower court's verdict.The appellate court has

Jack and Jill, citizens of Vermont, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child.The Vermont state courts

On a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a court may consider evidence outside the pleadings.

Solar Power, Inc., files a suit against Thunder Bay Utility Company and seeks to examine electronic documents in Thunder's possession.A legitimate reason for this examination is that the documents contain

Justin wants to file a suit against Mikayla.For a court to hear the case

The Arizona Supreme Court rules against Jennifer in a case against Kut Rate Stores, Inc.Jennifer wants to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court.She must ask the Court to issue a writ of

Jason files a suit against Maybelline.If Maybelline fails to respond, Jason

The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in some situations.

Lora files a suit in Michigan against Ned over the ownership of a boat docked in a Michigan harbor.Lora and Ned are residents of Ohio.Ned could ask for a change of venue on the ground that Ohios

To resolve a dispute, Amy in Boston and Chris in Denver utilize E-Solution, an online dispute resolution (ODR) service.This limits these parties' recourse to the courts

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