SUMMARY: Module 2: Litigating in Court Flashcards

1
Q

There are ____ federal and state court systems

A

parallel

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2
Q

Federal and state court cases are initially heard by a ____ court

A

trial

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3
Q

Appeals are heard by an _____ appellate court, and may then be appealed again at the discretion of a ____ or high court

A

intermediate; supreme

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4
Q

For _____ jurisdiction to exist, the defendant must be a resident of the state or have committed an act within the state

A

personal

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5
Q

A case may be filed in a court only if the court has jurisdiction over the _____

A

defendant

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6
Q

A case may be filed in a court only if the court has _____ jurisdiction over the defendant

A

subject matter

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7
Q

Because ______ must be present, a US Bankruptcy Court cannot hear a criminal law case

A

subject matter jurisdiction

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8
Q

The court of _____ jurisdiction in the federal system is US District Court

A

general

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9
Q

The court of general jurisdiction in the state system is ______ court

A

superior

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