Reference no: EM133889792
Questions
1. Venue requires an analysis of whether a court has legal authority over a particular case.
a) True
b) False
2. The physical presence of an out-of-state party in a particular state is generally an automatic basis for?
a) minimum contacts
b) jurisdiction
c).maximum contacts
d) venue
3. Which type of court would hear a family law matter or a probate matter?
a) any court of law
b) court of limited authority
c) court of specific authority
d) court of general authority
4. The U.S. Supreme Court has both original and appellate jurisdiction.
a) true
b) false
5.. As with all legal decisions that business owners and managers make, jurisdiction must be considered in what type of context?
a) strategic
b) cost-benefit
c) diagnostic
d) risk-assessment
6. What type of court would have the authority to hear an employment discrimination or breach of contract dispute?
a) court of specific authority
b) court of general authority
c) any court of law
d) court of limited authority
7. Only appellate courts set precedent.
a) true
b) false
8. In cases where the appellate court has found a substantial error, which of the following is the court most likely to do?
a) hear additional testimony
b) remand the case
c) resolve the case
d) take no action
9. The role of the trial courts are to adjudicate disputes and resolve cases.
a) true
b) false
10. What are some factors a party filing a lawsuit might consider when choosing a legal forum when the courts have concurrent jurisdiction?
a) juries
b) attorney's reputation
c) party's strength of case
d) venue preference of other party