Question 1

A reversible error occurs only when evidence rules were violated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Long-arm statutes:

Accepted Answer

A) give state courts automatic jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants. 
B) have been ruled unconstitutional. 
C) are simply procedural statutes that still require "minimum contacts" for use. 
D) none of the above 
A) give state courts automatic jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants. 
B) have been ruled unconstitutional. 
C) are simply procedural statutes that still require "minimum contacts" for use. 
D) none of the above

Question 3

The U.S.Department of Defense (DOD)is bringing suits against several contractors in Iraq who are alleged to have paid kickbacks to military personnel in order to win contracts.The DOD wants portions of the contract prices paid refunded by the contractors.The DOD suits against the contractors:

Accepted Answer

A) must be heard in the U.S.Supreme Court. 
B) will be heard in the military courts of justice. 
C) will be appellate level case trials. 
D) will be heard in federal district court or the court of claims. 
A) must be heard in the U.S.Supreme Court. 
B) will be heard in the military courts of justice. 
C) will be appellate level case trials. 
D) will be heard in federal district court or the court of claims.

Question 4

Explain the advantages of using the London Commercial Court.​

Accepted Answer

The court has a 100-year history of prec

Question 5

Generally,three judges review a case at the court of appeals level in both the state and federal levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

Accepted Answer

A) tax court 
B) bankruptcy court 
C) probate court 
D) All of the above are specialty courts in the federal system. 
A) tax court 
B) bankruptcy court 
C) probate court 
D) All of the above are specialty courts in the federal system.

Question 7

​Which of the following $\underline{\text{not}}$ a factor in determining whether a court has in personam jurisdiction over an Internet company?

Accepted Answer

A) ​quantity of contacts the company has with the state 
B) ​the convenience of the parties 
C) the interest of the state in allowing residents to recover 
D) the size of the company 
A) ​quantity of contacts the company has with the state 
B) ​the convenience of the parties 
C) the interest of the state in allowing residents to recover 
D) the size of the company

Question 8

If any mistake is made in a case,it is reversible error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ralph Watkins,owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings,Montana,is suing Western Cornfed Beef,a Kansas City,Kansas,supplier,for breach of contract.Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered.Where will Watkins properly file suit?

Accepted Answer

A) federal district court in Montana 
B) federal district court in Kansas 
C) state court in Montana 
D) state court in Kansas 
A) federal district court in Montana 
B) federal district court in Kansas 
C) state court in Montana 
D) state court in Kansas

Question 10

How many federal district courts are there?

Accepted Answer

A) nine 
B) at least one for every state 
C) thirteen 
D) none of the above 
A) nine 
B) at least one for every state 
C) thirteen 
D) none of the above

Question 11

State supreme courts have original jurisdiction in some circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To initiate a lawsuit in the federal court system,the plaintiff would file a complaint in a:

Accepted Answer

A) federal district court. 
B) U.S.Court of Appeals. 
C) U.S.Court of Claims. 
D) U.S.Tax Court. 
A) federal district court. 
B) U.S.Court of Appeals. 
C) U.S.Court of Claims. 
D) U.S.Tax Court.

Question 13

Which of the following is an issue in subject matter jurisdiction determinations?

Accepted Answer

A) the residence of the defendant 
B) the nature of the controversy 
C) the amount of the controversy 
D) all of the above are issues in subject matter jurisdiction 
A) the residence of the defendant 
B) the nature of the controversy 
C) the amount of the controversy 
D) all of the above are issues in subject matter jurisdiction

Question 14

Janice Dean works as an internal auditor at Xeon Corporation.The head of internal audit asked Janice to substitute some revenue figures in her latest financial statements for Xeon's fourth quarter.Janice is not sure where the numbers came from or that they are accurate."What choice do I have?",Janice told her husband,"He is my boss." Janice made the changes and the SEC is now investigating Xeon for overstating its revenues.Xeon's legal counsel has asked to meet with Janice.Which of the following is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Janice's statements to Xeon's legal counsel are protected by the lawyer-client privilege. 
B) ​Janice's statements to Xeon's legal counsel are not protected by the lawyer-client privilege. 
C) Janice is represented by Xeon's legal counsel. 
D) both a and c 
A) ​Janice's statements to Xeon's legal counsel are protected by the lawyer-client privilege. 
B) ​Janice's statements to Xeon's legal counsel are not protected by the lawyer-client privilege. 
C) Janice is represented by Xeon's legal counsel. 
D) both a and c

Question 15

How many U.S.Courts of Appeal are there?

Accepted Answer

A) nine 
B) at least one for every state 
C) thirteen 
D) none of the above 
A) nine 
B) at least one for every state 
C) thirteen 
D) none of the above

Question 16

Give five reasons why a court may choose not to follow precedent.

Accepted Answer

(1)Cases are factually distinguishable.

Question 17

Name three courts in the federal system that are not courts of general jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

Bankruptcy court
Cou

Question 18

A small claims court:

Accepted Answer

A) is a court where diversity cases are heard. 
B) is a court where no attorneys are used. 
C) is a general jurisdiction court. 
D) is part of the federal system. 
A) is a court where diversity cases are heard. 
B) is a court where no attorneys are used. 
C) is a general jurisdiction court. 
D) is part of the federal system.

Question 19

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The opinions of the U.S.Supreme Court must be unanimous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A reversible error occurs only when evidence rules were violated.

Long-arm statutes:

The U.S.Department of Defense (DOD)is bringing suits against several contractors in Iraq who are alleged to have paid kickbacks to military personnel in order to win contracts.The DOD wants portions of the contract prices paid refunded by the contractors.The DOD suits against the contractors:

Explain the advantages of using the London Commercial Court.

Generally,three judges review a case at the court of appeals level in both the state and federal levels.

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

Which of the following $\underline{\text{not}}$ a factor in determining whether a court has in personam jurisdiction over an Internet company?

If any mistake is made in a case,it is reversible error.

Ralph Watkins,owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings,Montana,is suing Western Cornfed Beef,a Kansas City,Kansas,supplier,for breach of contract.Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered.Where will Watkins properly file suit?

How many federal district courts are there?

State supreme courts have original jurisdiction in some circumstances.

To initiate a lawsuit in the federal court system,the plaintiff would file a complaint in a:

Which of the following is an issue in subject matter jurisdiction determinations?

How many U.S.Courts of Appeal are there?

Give five reasons why a court may choose not to follow precedent.

Name three courts in the federal system that are not courts of general jurisdiction.

A small claims court:

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

The opinions of the U.S.Supreme Court must be unanimous.

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Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

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Business Torts

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Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

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Exam 3: The Judicial System

A reversible error occurs only when evidence rules were violated.

Long-arm statutes:

The U.S.Department of Defense (DOD)is bringing suits against several contractors in Iraq who are alleged to have paid kickbacks to military personnel in order to win contracts.The DOD wants portions of the contract prices paid refunded by the contractors.The DOD suits against the contractors:

Explain the advantages of using the London Commercial Court.​

Generally,three judges review a case at the court of appeals level in both the state and federal levels.

Which of the following is not a specialized court in the federal system?

​Which of the following not‾\underline{\text{not}}not​ a factor in determining whether a court has in personam jurisdiction over an Internet company?

If any mistake is made in a case,it is reversible error.

Ralph Watkins,owner of The Steak Pit restaurant in Billings,Montana,is suing Western Cornfed Beef,a Kansas City,Kansas,supplier,for breach of contract.Watkins refuses to pay $22,000 for steaks he claims were never delivered.Where will Watkins properly file suit?

How many federal district courts are there?

State supreme courts have original jurisdiction in some circumstances.

To initiate a lawsuit in the federal court system,the plaintiff would file a complaint in a:

Which of the following is an issue in subject matter jurisdiction determinations?

How many U.S.Courts of Appeal are there?

Give five reasons why a court may choose not to follow precedent.

Name three courts in the federal system that are not courts of general jurisdiction.

A small claims court:

A plaintiff cannot begin a lawsuit until the court finds there is good cause for filing the suit.

The opinions of the U.S.Supreme Court must be unanimous.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management of Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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Explain the advantages of using the London Commercial Court.

Which of the following $\underline{\text{not}}$ a factor in determining whether a court has in personam jurisdiction over an Internet company?