National American University

BUSINESS L 3100

Chapter 2-THE COURT SYSTEM AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

TRUE/FALSE

1)The power of a court to decide certain types of cases is called jurisdiction.

 

                                           

 

2. All courts have original jurisdiction.

 

                                           

 

3. A court with limited jurisdiction can only hear certain types of cases.

 

                                           

 

4. Reversible errors are commonly made by supreme courts.

 

                                           

 

5. The federal court system consists of three levels.

 

                                           

 

6. All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

 

                                           

 

7. The United States Supreme Court can never function as a court of original jurisdiction.

 

                                           

 

8. A probate court is an example of a general trial court.

 

                                           

 

9. A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

 

                                           

 

10. State supreme courts generally hear all cases appealed to them.

 

                                           

 

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

 

                                           

 

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

 

                                           

13. If questions of fact are involved, the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

 

                                           

 

14. Documents filed by both parties at the beginning of a lawsuit are called the pleadings.

 

                                           

 

15. Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom.

 

                                           

 

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

 

                                           

 

17. A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

 

                                           

 

18. Once a lawsuit is commenced, the case must go to the jury.

 

                                           

 

19. Generally, the prevailing party in a lawsuit will be awarded the costs of the action, including witness fees and jury fees.

 

                                           

 

20. Garnishment is a procedure accomplished only by attorneys.

 

                                           

 

21. Mediation is a generally accepted method of resolving disputes.

 

                                           

 

22. Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

 

                                           

 

23. The Uniform Arbitration Act requires a written agreement to arbitrate an issue.

 

                                           

 

24. When arbitration is mandatory under a statute, the losing party generally can appeal from such arbitration to a court.

 

                                           

 

25. A mediator has the power to actually make a decision in a dispute.

 

                                           

26. Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

 

                                           

 

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

 

                                           

 

28. A "rent-a-judge" serves as a referee.

 

                                           

 

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

 

                                           

 

30. Provisions in contracts may actually prevent future lawsuits from occurring.

 

                                           

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A court is a tribunal established by:
   1. the parties to a lawsuit.
   2. the government.
   3. the parties to a contract.
   4. none of the above.

                                           

 

2. The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:
   1. jurisdiction.
   2. mediation.
   3. arbitration.
   4. summary judgment.

                                           

 

3. Original jurisdiction courts are generally                              .
   1. supreme courts
   2. appellate courts
   3. trial courts
   4. limited courts

                                           

 

4. Which of the following is an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?
   1. Probate court
   2. Juvenile court
   3. Domestic Relations court
   4. All of the above.

                                           

5. The federal court system consists of         level(s) of courts.
   1. one
   2. two
   3. three
   4. four

                                           

 

6. The types of civil cases that can be brought in federal district courts include:
   1. cases in which any state in the United States is one of the parties .
   2. cases between citizens of different states that involve damages of $75,000 or more.
   3. cases brought by the citizen of one state against the state government of the same state.
   4. all of the above.

                                           

 

7. The United States Supreme Court was created by:
   1. Congress.
   2. the President.
   3. the Uniform State Law Commission.
   4. none of the above.

                                           

 

8. State supreme courts primarily have what type of jurisdiction?
   1. appellate
   2. limited trial court
   3. general
   4. none of the above

                                           

 

9. The person who initiates a civil lawsuit is called the:
   1. defendant.
   2. prosecutor
   3. plaintiff.
   4. judge.

                                           

 

10. Service of process refers to:
    1. a demand letter sent by the plaintiff to the defendant.
    2. a reply sent to the plaintiff by the defendant.
    3. giving the defendant proper notice that a legal action is pending.
    4. a record of the court's preliminary hearing.     
11. The answer to the complaint is filed by the:
    1. defendant.
    2. prosecutor .
    3. plaintiff.
    4. judge.

                                           

12. When a defendant asserts that even if everything the plaintiff said is true there is no right to recovery, the defendant is making a:
    1. counterclaim.
    2. motion to dismiss.
    3. motion for summary judgment.
    4. deposition.

                                           

 

13. Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?
    1. defendant only
    2. plaintiff only
    3. both plaintiff and defendant
    4. none of the above

                                           

 

14. A deposition:
    1. is the testimony of a witness taken under oath.
    2. is conducted outside of the courtroom.
    3. can be used to impeach a witness.
    4. all of the above.

                                           

 

15. Voir dire examination is used in connection with:
    1. determining whether the pleadings are valid.
    2. jury selection.
    3. deciding whether to appeal a trial court decision.
    4. none of the above.

                                           

 

16. The               rule(s) on the admissibility of evidence.
    1. Judge
    2. Jury
    3. Attorneys
    4. court clerk

                                           

 

17. A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:
    1. immediately after the pleadings are filed.
    2. immediately after discovery is concluded.
    3. immediately after the presentation of all evidence at trial.
    4. on appeal.

                                           

 

18. One of the motions that can be made after a verdict has been entered is a motion for a:
    1. mistrial.
    2. summary judgment.
    3. directed verdict.
    4. judgment notwithstanding the verdict.            

19. Costs generally are awarded to the prevailing party in litigation. Those costs usually include:
    1. filing fees.
    2. service-of-process fees.
    3. deposition transcript costs.
    4. all of the above.

                                           

 

20. Garnishment applies to the judgment debtor’s:
    1. wages.
    2. attorney fees.
    3. land and home.
    4. cars.

                                           

 

21. Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?
    1. civil lawsuit
    2. arbitration
    3. association tribunals
    4. minitrial

                                           

 

22. In mediation, the mediator acts as a:
    1. judge.
    2. attorney.
    3. messenger.
    4. expert witness.

                                           

 

23. A summary jury trial is:
    1. binding on the parties.
    2. a mock trial.
    3. a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case.
    4. a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent.  
24. In a minitrial:
    1. only three jurors are used.
    2. the trial addresses only portions of the case or certain issues related to the case.
    3. the decision is always fully binding on the parties.
    4. none of the above.

                                           

 

25. Judicial Triage:
    1. is a court management tool.
    2. results in some cases being expedited.
    3. results in some cases being postponed.
    4. all of the above.