Question 1

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine question of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Owen,in Pennsylvania,and Quik Jobs,Inc.,in Maryland agree to have their dispute resolved in arbitration according to the law of Virginia.This is a ground for a court to

Accepted Answer

A) do nothing. 
B) review the merits of the dispute. 
C) review the sufficiency of the evidence. 
D) set aside the award. 
A) do nothing. 
B) review the merits of the dispute. 
C) review the sufficiency of the evidence. 
D) set aside the award. A

Question 3

Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared and signed under oath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The function of the courts is to interpret and apply the law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Emil wants to initiate a suit against Fast Credit Company by filing a complaint.The complaint should include

Accepted Answer

A) an explanation of the proof to be offered at trial. 
B) a motion for judgment n.o.v. 
C) a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
D) a statement of the grounds for the court to exercise jurisdiction. 
A) an explanation of the proof to be offered at trial. 
B) a motion for judgment n.o.v. 
C) a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
D) a statement of the grounds for the court to exercise jurisdiction.

Question 6

Moby,a resident of New Jersey,has an accident with Ogden,a resident of New York,while driving through that state.Ogden files a suit against Moby in New York.Regarding Moby,New York has

Accepted Answer

A) federal question jurisdiction. 
B) in personam jurisdiction. 
C) in rem jurisdiction. 
D) no jurisdiction. 
A) federal question jurisdiction. 
B) in personam jurisdiction. 
C) in rem jurisdiction. 
D) no jurisdiction.

Question 7

The Idaho Supreme Court rules against Jiffy Mart in a case against Kwik Stop Stores,Inc.Jiffy Mart files an appeal with the United States Supreme Court.The Court does not hear the case.This

Accepted Answer

A) is a decision on the merits with value as a precedent. 
B) indicates agreement with the Idaho court's decision. 
C) means nothing. 
D) means that the Idaho court's decision is the law in Idaho. 
A) is a decision on the merits with value as a precedent. 
B) indicates agreement with the Idaho court's decision. 
C) means nothing. 
D) means that the Idaho court's decision is the law in Idaho.

Question 8

In mediation,the mediator proposes a solution that includes what compromises are necessary to reach an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A long arm statute permits a court to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Sid files a suit against Tina.Before going to trial,the parties,with their attorneys,meet to try to resolve their dispute.A third party helps them to reach an agreement.This is

Accepted Answer

A) arbitration. 
B) litigation. 
C) mediation. 
D) negotiation. 
A) arbitration. 
B) litigation. 
C) mediation. 
D) negotiation.

Question 11

Sam,a citizen of New Mexico,wants to file a suit against Tanya,a citizen of Texas.Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for

Accepted Answer

A) any court to exercise in rem jurisdiction. 
B) a federal district court to exercise original jurisdiction. 
C) a U.S.court of appeals to exercise appellate jurisdiction. 
D) the United States Supreme Court to issue a writ of certiorari. 
A) any court to exercise in rem jurisdiction. 
B) a federal district court to exercise original jurisdiction. 
C) a U.S.court of appeals to exercise appellate jurisdiction. 
D) the United States Supreme Court to issue a writ of certiorari.

Question 12

In Ed's suit against First National Bank,the discovery phase would include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) Ed's complaint. 
B) Ed's deposition. 
C) Ed's requests for First National's admissions. 
D) First National's replies to Ed's interrogatories. 
A) Ed's complaint. 
B) Ed's deposition. 
C) Ed's requests for First National's admissions. 
D) First National's replies to Ed's interrogatories.

Question 13

Any judgment is enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Unless otherwise agreed,the result of an online dispute resolution proceeding may not be appealed to a court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Voir dire is a process for presenting evidence in a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inferior Company sells products that are poorly made.Jack,who has never bought an Inferior product,files a suit against the company,alleging that its products are defective.The firm's best ground for dismissal of the suit is that Jack does not have

Accepted Answer

A) certiorari. 
B) jurisdiction. 
C) standing. 
D) sufficient minimum contacts. 
A) certiorari. 
B) jurisdiction. 
C) standing. 
D) sufficient minimum contacts.

Question 17

Massive Equipment Company and Wastewater Management Corporation agree in writing to submit a dispute to arbitration.In most circumstances,submission to arbitration is possible

Accepted Answer

A) for any commercial matter. 
B) for no commercial matter. 
C) only after a dispute arises. 
D) only before a dispute arises. 
A) for any commercial matter. 
B) for no commercial matter. 
C) only after a dispute arises. 
D) only before a dispute arises.

Question 18

The jurisdiction of a state court of appeal is substantially limited to hearing appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

The courts can decide whether the other branches of government have acted within the scope of their constitutional authority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine question of law.

Owen,in Pennsylvania,and Quik Jobs,Inc.,in Maryland agree to have their dispute resolved in arbitration according to the law of Virginia.This is a ground for a court to

Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared and signed under oath.

The function of the courts is to interpret and apply the law.

Emil wants to initiate a suit against Fast Credit Company by filing a complaint.The complaint should include

Moby,a resident of New Jersey,has an accident with Ogden,a resident of New York,while driving through that state.Ogden files a suit against Moby in New York.Regarding Moby,New York has

The Idaho Supreme Court rules against Jiffy Mart in a case against Kwik Stop Stores,Inc.Jiffy Mart files an appeal with the United States Supreme Court.The Court does not hear the case.This

In mediation,the mediator proposes a solution that includes what compromises are necessary to reach an agreement.

A long arm statute permits a court to exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant.

Sid files a suit against Tina.Before going to trial,the parties,with their attorneys,meet to try to resolve their dispute.A third party helps them to reach an agreement.This is

Sam,a citizen of New Mexico,wants to file a suit against Tanya,a citizen of Texas.Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for

In Ed's suit against First National Bank,the discovery phase would include all of the following except

Any judgment is enforceable.

Unless otherwise agreed,the result of an online dispute resolution proceeding may not be appealed to a court.

Voir dire is a process for presenting evidence in a case.

Inferior Company sells products that are poorly made.Jack,who has never bought an Inferior product,files a suit against the company,alleging that its products are defective.The firm's best ground for dismissal of the suit is that Jack does not have

Massive Equipment Company and Wastewater Management Corporation agree in writing to submit a dispute to arbitration.In most circumstances,submission to arbitration is possible

The jurisdiction of a state court of appeal is substantially limited to hearing appeals.

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

The courts can decide whether the other branches of government have acted within the scope of their constitutional authority.

Business and Its Legal Environment

A: Online Developments:

Ethics and Business Decision Making

Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business

Torts,cyber Torts,and Strict Liabiity

Criminal Law and Cyber Crime

International Law in a Global Economy

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

A: Online Developments:

Formation in Traditional and E-Contracts

Contract Performance,breach,and Remedies

Sales,leases,and Product Liability

Creditor-Debtor Relations and Bankruptcy

Mortgages Foreclosures After the Recession

Small Business Organizations

A: Landmark in the Legal Environment:

Corporations

Agency

Employment,immigration,and Labor Law

Employment Discrimination

Powers and Functions of Administrative Agencies

Consumer Protection

Protecting the Environment

Real Property and Land-Use Control

Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition

Investor Protection and Corporate Governance

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