Why do you think cross-examination

Assignment Help Business Management

Reference no: EM133935366

Questions

1. James, a New Jersey resident, is sued by Jonah, an Iowa resident. After a trial in which James appears and vigorously defends himself, the Iowa state court awards Jonah $136,750 dollars in damages for his tort claim. In trying to collect from James in New Jersey, Jonah must have the New Jersey court certify the Iowa judgment. Why, ordinarily, must the New Jersey court do so?

2. The Constitution specifies that federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over admiralty claims. Mr. and Mrs. Shute have a claim against Carnival Cruise lines for the negligence of the cruise line. Mrs. Shute sustained injuries as a result of the company's negligence. Mr. and Mrs. Shute live in the state of Washington. Can they bring their claim in state court? Must they bring their claim in federal court?

3. Mrs. Robinson (in the Volkswagen Audi case) never establishes residency in Arizona, returns to New York, and files her case in federal district court in New York, alleging diversity jurisdiction. Assume that the defendants do not want to have the case heard in federal court. What motion will they make?

4. Why do you think cross-examination is a "right," as opposed to a "good thing"? What kind of judicial system would not allow cross-examination of witnesses as a matter of right?

Reference no: EM133935366

Questions Cloud

Which describes joshs behavior : Josh has been sending malicious text messages to one of his classmates and writing negative comments on Facebook. Which describes Josh's behavior?

Social justice impact of a chosen social policy : How have political ideologies shaped your chosen social policy and policy area over time, and what impact have these developments had on advancing social

Identify at least two learning standards to be addressed : Identify at least 2 learning standards to be addressed. Identify at least 2 knowledge targets and at least 2 reasoning targets.4 learning targets to be assessed

Draw the ideas presented to a logical conclusion : Education and Change - The Lifelong Learner - Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant core concepts, principles, and practices Demonstrate how theories

Why do you think cross-examination : Why do you think cross-examination is right as opposed to a good thing? What kind of judicial system would not allow cross-examination of witnesses as matter

What duties do directors and officers owe to a corporation : What duties do directors and officers owe to a corporation and its shareholders? How might those duties have been breached here? Discuss.

What rights does the registration of corporate name give : Are there any problems with the names that Charles is considering for his corporation? Explain. What rights does the registration of a corporate name give.

How are wage rates determined : How are wage rates determined and should all people be paid equally?

An independent contractor is by definition an employee : An independent contractor is, by definition, an employee. A truck driver who drives a company truck on a regular basis is most likely an employee.

User Account

All Pages