Question 1

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Megan, a resident of Ohio, runs a red light in Texas and hits Sarah, a Texas resident. Sarah files suit against Megan. The statute that allows the Texas court to exercise jurisdiction over Megan is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  long arm statute. 
B)  in personam statute. 
C)  in rem statute. 
D)  out-of-state jurisdiction statute.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

Any judgment is enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hua, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac, a resident of Kentucky. Jac files a suit against Hua in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

All states have intermediate appellate courts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation's suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  an assessment of the validity of the arguments for both parties. 
B)  a determination of the issues to be argued before the court. 
C)  the trial. 
D)  the selection of jurors.

Question 10

Fact Pattern 3-1 
Bean Vendors, Inc., and Java Bistros Corporation dispute a term in their contract.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 3-1. If Bean and Java have a long-standing business relationship that they would like to continue, they may prefer to set?tle their dispute through mediation because

Accepted Answer

A)  the case will be heard by a mini-jury. 
B)  the dispute will eventually go to trial. 
C)  the process is not adversarial. 
D)  the resolution of the dispute will be decided an expert.

Question 11

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

Question 12

ADR proceedings are always strictly regulated by federal statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Megan, a resident of Ohio, runs a red light in Texas and hits Sarah, a Texas resident. Sarah files suit against Megan. The statute that allows the Texas court to exercise jurisdiction over Megan is called a(n)

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

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

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

Any judgment is enforceable.

Hua, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac, a resident of Kentucky. Jac files a suit against Hua in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has

All states have intermediate appellate courts.

During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation's suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is

Fact Pattern 3-1 Bean Vendors, Inc., and Java Bistros Corporation dispute a term in their contract. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-1. If Bean and Java have a long-standing business relationship that they would like to continue, they may prefer to set?tle their dispute through mediation because

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

ADR proceedings are always strictly regulated by federal statutes.