Question 1

In mediation, the mediator proposes a solution and makes a decision resolving the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A court can exercise jurisdiction over property located within its boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The minimum-contacts requirement is usually met if a corporation advertises or sells its products within a state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court, noting that Nick operates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substantial business with him. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from

Accepted Answer

A)  anything an Ohio resident has done.
B)  Nick's Web site activities relating to conduct in Ohio.
C)  nothing an Ohio resident has done.
D)  something other than Nick's Web site.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration.
B)  conciliation.
C)  intervention.
D)  mediation.

Question 6

Gilbert wants to initiate a suit against Healthways Insurance Company by filing a complaint. The complaint should include​

Accepted Answer

A)  an explanation of the proof to be offered at trial.
B)  a statement refuting any defense that the defendant might assert.
C)  a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
D)  a statement alleging the facts showing the court has jurisdiction.

Question 7

Ronnie files a suit in a state court against Sheri. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. If either party appeals, the clerk of the trial court will send to the clerk of the appellate court within a prescribed period of time​

Accepted Answer

A)  a brief including the arguments of both parties.
B)  a copy of the record on appeal.
C)  an explanation for the verdict.
D)  a statement of the grounds for reversal.

Question 8

Arbitration that is mandated by a court is often binding on the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A court's review of an arbitrator's award may be restricted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,​

Accepted Answer

A)  Isabel must file an amended complaint.
B)  Isabel will have a judgment entered in her favor.
C)  Josh must be served with a second summons.
D)  Josh will have a judgment entered in his favor.

Question 12

Service Employees International Union and Timberline Products, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator arbitrates issues that the parties did not agree to submit to arbitration. This is a ground for a court to​

Accepted Answer

A)  none of the choices.
B)  review the merits of the dispute.
C)  review the sufficiency of the evidence.
D)  set aside the award.

Question 13

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Mary files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over an employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. After the state's highest court's review of Mary v. Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if​

Accepted Answer

A)  a federal question is involved.
B)  a question of state law remains unresolved.
C)  the party is unsatisfied with the result.
D)  the state trial and appellate court rulings are different.

Question 15

The United States Supreme Court can review any case sent to it on appeal by the federal court of appeals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Gabrielle files suit against Hard n' Fast Adhesives, Inc. stating several claims against them. Hard n' Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, but Hard n' Fast is still not liable. This is a

Accepted Answer

A)  counterclaim.
B)  motion for judgment on the pleadings.
C)  motion for summary judgment.
D)  motion to dismiss.

Question 17

The role of the courts is to interpret and apply the laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In a few states, in suits brought in small claims courts, lawyers are not allowed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

SPF Sunscreen Corporation and Tanner agree to resolve their dispute through arbitration. The arbitrator's decision is called​

Accepted Answer

A)  a conclusion of law.
B)  a finding of fact.
C)  an award.
D)  a verdict.

Exam 2: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

In mediation, the mediator proposes a solution and makes a decision resolving the dispute.

A court can exercise jurisdiction over property located within its boundaries.

The minimum-contacts requirement is usually met if a corporation advertises or sells its products within a state.

Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court, noting that Nick operates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substantial business with him. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from

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

Gilbert wants to initiate a suit against Healthways Insurance Company by filing a complaint. The complaint should include​

Ronnie files a suit in a state court against Sheri. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. If either party appeals, the clerk of the trial court will send to the clerk of the appellate court within a prescribed period of time​

Arbitration that is mandated by a court is often binding on the parties.

Minimum contacts with a jurisdiction are never enough to support jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant.

A court's review of an arbitrator's award may be restricted.

Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,​

Service Employees International Union and Timberline Products, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator arbitrates issues that the parties did not agree to submit to arbitration. This is a ground for a court to​

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

The United States Supreme Court can review any case sent to it on appeal by the federal court of appeals.

Gabrielle files suit against Hard n' Fast Adhesives, Inc. stating several claims against them. Hard n' Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, but Hard n' Fast is still not liable. This is a

The role of the courts is to interpret and apply the laws.

In a few states, in suits brought in small claims courts, lawyers are not allowed.

Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is​

SPF Sunscreen Corporation and Tanner agree to resolve their dispute through arbitration. The arbitrator's decision is called​

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

Gilbert wants to initiate a suit against Healthways Insurance Company by filing a complaint. The complaint should include

Ronnie files a suit in a state court against Sheri. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. If either party appeals, the clerk of the trial court will send to the clerk of the appellate court within a prescribed period of time

Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,

Service Employees International Union and Timberline Products, Inc., have their dispute resolved in arbitration. The arbitrator arbitrates issues that the parties did not agree to submit to arbitration. This is a ground for a court to

Avery files a suit against Beth, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Beth denies the charge and claims that Avery breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Beth damages for the breach. Beth's claim is

SPF Sunscreen Corporation and Tanner agree to resolve their dispute through arbitration. The arbitrator's decision is called