Question 1

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who brought the claim before the court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Bill wants the United States Supreme Court to hear his case.Bill must request

Accepted Answer

A) a record of the case for review. 
B) a writ of certiorari. 
C) a summons. 
D) a summary judgment. 
A) a record of the case for review. 
B) a writ of certiorari. 
C) a summons. 
D) a summary judgment.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

There are 12 justices on the United States Supreme Court and they all receive life-time appointments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Lyn files a suit against Karl.Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach.Karl's claim is

Accepted Answer

A) a contrary charge. 
B) a counterclaim. 
C) a counterpoint. 
D) a cross complaint. 
A) a contrary charge. 
B) a counterclaim. 
C) a counterpoint. 
D) a cross complaint.

Question 9

Diversity of citizenship cases are only those arising between a foreign country and citizens of a state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A defendant is the party against whom a lawsuit is brought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

At every stage of a trial,either party can file a motion to dismiss the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Quality Products,Inc.,files a suit against Retail Sales Corporation.Sid is a witness for Quality.Tod is a witness for Retail.Quality may direct interroga?tories to

Accepted Answer

A) Retail. 
B) Sid. 
C) Tod. 
D) the judge. 
A) Retail. 
B) Sid. 
C) Tod. 
D) the judge.

Question 14

Sandy,a resident of Illinois,wants to file suit against Carl,a resident of Kansas,over Carl's failure to pay Sandy for work on his house.The amount in dispute is $15,000.Under diversity of citizenship

Accepted Answer

A) no court can exercise jurisdiction. 
B) a state court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is less than $25,000. 
C) a federal court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is more than $10,000. 
D) a federal court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is less than $75,000. 
A) no court can exercise jurisdiction. 
B) a state court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is less than $25,000. 
C) a federal court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is more than $10,000. 
D) a federal court cannot take jurisdiction because the amount in controversy is less than $75,000.

Question 15

Jason and Thomas have a dispute.Instead of taking a lawsuit to court,Jason and Thomas present their dispute to a third party who then makes a legally binding decision regarding the dispute.Jason and Thomas have settled their dispute through

Accepted Answer

A) negotiation. 
B) arbitration. 
C) mediation. 
D) online dispute resolution. 
A) negotiation. 
B) arbitration. 
C) mediation. 
D) online dispute resolution.

Question 16

Federal courts are superior to state courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The U.S.Tax Court is a trial court with original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Arbitration is always legally binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

An answer never admits to the allegations made in a complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: The Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who brought the claim before the court.

Bill wants the United States Supreme Court to hear his case.Bill must request

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

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

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

There are 12 justices on the United States Supreme Court and they all receive life-time appointments.

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Lyn files a suit against Karl.Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach.Karl's claim is

Diversity of citizenship cases are only those arising between a foreign country and citizens of a state.

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

A defendant is the party against whom a lawsuit is brought.

At every stage of a trial,either party can file a motion to dismiss the case.

Quality Products,Inc.,files a suit against Retail Sales Corporation.Sid is a witness for Quality.Tod is a witness for Retail.Quality may direct interroga?tories to

Sandy,a resident of Illinois,wants to file suit against Carl,a resident of Kansas,over Carl's failure to pay Sandy for work on his house.The amount in dispute is $15,000.Under diversity of citizenship

Jason and Thomas have a dispute.Instead of taking a lawsuit to court,Jason and Thomas present their dispute to a third party who then makes a legally binding decision regarding the dispute.Jason and Thomas have settled their dispute through

Federal courts are superior to state courts.

The U.S.Tax Court is a trial court with original jurisdiction.

Arbitration is always legally binding.

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

An answer never admits to the allegations made in a complaint.

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