Terminology

Question 1

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Answer 1

Power court has to hear disputes of a particular type

Question 2

Personal jurisdiction

Answer 2

Power court has to hear dispute of the involved parties

Question 3

Federal Question Jurisdiction

Answer 3

When federal court has jurisdiction because the issue arose under the Constitution or Laws of the USl

Question 4

Diversity Jurisdiction

Answer 4

When federal courts have jurisdiction because the case is between citizens of different states.

Question 5

Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction

Answer 5

When Congress specifically confers jurisdiction to federal courts

Question 6

Legal claims

Answer 6

Causes of action

Question 7

Service Process

Answer 7

The requirement to deliver a copy of the complaint and a court summons ordering the defendant to appear and defend the action.

Question 8

Pre-answer motion to dismiss

Answer 8

Defendant’s motion to dismiss before responding to the complaint.

Question 9

Protective Order

Answer 9

Order a party seeks during discovery to limit or prevent discovery.

Question 10

Rule 26

Answer 10

Rule requiring automatic disclosure of certain information about the case

Question 11

Rule 33

Answer 11

Rule authorizing parties to send interrogatories

Question 12

Interrogatories

Answer 12

When a party sends a question about a claim or defense to the opposing party