Chapter 2 - The Resolution of Private Disputes

A trial court has original jurisdiction and an appellate court has appellate jurisdiction.

• True

• False

The difference between general jurisdiction and limited is based on the amount in controversy (the damages).

• True

• False

Subject-matter jurisdiction refers to a court’s authority to hear a particular type of dispute.

• True

• False

In personam jurisdiction refers to jurisdiction over the defendant, but in rem refers to jurisdiction over the property.

• True

• False

The burden of proof solely rests on the plaintiff.

• True

• False

Matters of law are determined by either the jury or the judge.

• True

• False

Diversity jurisdiction refers to:

• a jury pool that reflects the ethnic makeup of the city.

• a citizen’s lawsuit against the government.

• a lawsuit by a citizen of one state against a citizen of a different state.

Methods of alternative dispute resolution:

• Mediation.

• Arbitration.

• Summary jury trial.

• All listed.

Discovery refers to:

• the discovery that a dispute exists.

• process involving interrogatories, requests for admissions and documents.

• the analysis of fault in a dispute.

After the verdict:

• Either party may make post-verdict motions.

• The trial must end.

• The trial begins.