Chapter 4

Question 1

Before a lawsuit can be brought before a court, the following must be met

Answer 1

Jurisdiction

Venue

Standing to sue

Question 2

Jurisdiction

Answer 2

The authority of a court to hear a case and decide a specific action.

Question 3

Before a court can hear a case, it must have jurisdiction over

Answer 3

• The defendant or the property involved.
• The subject matter of the dispute.

Question 4

Personal Jurisdiction

Answer 4

Court jurisdiction over the person involved in a legal action.

Question 5

Rem Jurisdiction

Answer 5

Court jurisdiction over a defendant’s party.

Question 6

Long arm statute

Answer 6

Permits a state to obtain personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants.

Question 7

Federal courts have subject-matter jurisdiction in two situations

Answer 7

• Federal question
• Diversity of Citizenship

Question 8

Federal question

Answer 8

A question that pertains to the US Constitution, acts of congress, or treaties.

Question 9

Diversity of Citizenship

Answer 9

Basis for federal court jurisdiction.

Question 10

Venue

Answer 10

Place in which an action is tried, and the jury is selected.

Question 11

Supreme of the US

• US Courts of Appeal

Answer 11

• Federal Administrative Agencies
• US District Courts
• Specialized US Courts

Question 12

Supreme of the US

Answer 12

• Highest State Courts
• State Courts of Appeals
• State Trial Courts of General Jurisdiction
• Local Trial Courts of Limited Jurisdiction

Question 13

Litigation

Answer 13

The process of resolving a dispute through the court system.

Question 14

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Answer 14

The resolution of disputes in ways other than those involved in the traditional judicial process.

Question 15

Mediation

Answer 15

Method of settling disputes outside of court.

Question 16

Arbitration

Answer 16

The settling of a dispute through a third party.