Court Systems and Structures

What is arbitration?

• A legally binding decision made by a mediator.

• A process where a third party determines what happened and their decision is binding.

• A court procedure for resolving disputes.

• An informal negotiation between parties.

What is the maximum amount of damages recoverable in Texas small claims court?

• $5,000

• $10,000

• $15,000

• $20,000

What does an appellate court review?

• New evidence

• Witness testimonies

• Legal errors from a lower court

• Jury decisions

What is the jurisdiction of District Courts?

• They hear only appeals.

• They have original jurisdiction over federal trials.

• They handle administrative matters.

• They serve as a last resort for all cases.

True or False: Mediation results in a legally binding decision.

• True

• False

True or False: Appellate Courts review the facts of a case.

• True

• False

True or False: Justice Courts handle crimes punishable by fine only.

• True

• False

True or False: The Supreme Court has the final say on all federal cases.

• True

• False

The legal process of resolving disputes in a courtroom is known as ______.

• litigation

• negotiation

• arbitration

• mediation

A trial court is said to have ______ jurisdiction over a case because it makes the initial decisions of fact and law.

• original

• appellate

• concurrent

• exclusive