Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

The mediator in a mediation has the power to force the parties to come to a settlement.

All courts have general jurisdiction.

A judge rules on the admissibility of evidence presented in the trial.

When testifying at trial, the witness for the plaintiff will undergo _______ by the plaintiff's attorney, and a(n) _______ by defense counsel.

In mediation, the mediator acts as a(n):

To initiate a lawsuit, both parties must appear in person and state their claims and defenses in court.

A court that can only hear disputes involving damages of $5,000 or less has a limited jurisdiction.

A summary jury trial is a mock trial before a judge.

Voir dire examination is used in connection with:

If there is a reference to a third party to determine a dispute, in most cases the decision is binding.

State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

When a defendant files a(n) _________ he is attacking the plaintiff's pleading as not stating a cause of action or defense.

One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:

Judicial Triage is all of the following except:

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

The types of civil cases that a private citizen can file in federal district courts include:

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

The decision of an association tribunal is binding on both the association member and the consumer.

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?