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WorksheetsChapter 2 - The Resolution of Private Disputes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
