Ch. 1 & 3

True

A long arm statute is a state law that permits courts to obtain jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants.

False

An arbitrator can never render a legally binding decision because that is always left up to the courts.

in personam jurisdiction

Another term used for personal jurisdiction is

negotiation.

Betty files a suit against Carl. Before going to trial, the parties meet, with their attorneys to represent them, to try to resolve their dispute without involving a third party. This is

case law.

Common law is

standing.

Consumer Goods Corporation sells products that are poorly made. Tina, who has never bought a Consumer Goods product, files a suit against the firm, alleging that its products are defective. The firm could ask for dismissal of the suit on the basis that Tina does not have

True

Discovery is a process for gathering evidence and information in a suit.

the selection of jurors

During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation's suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is

True

The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.

order the parties to arbitrate

Jan and Kyle sign a contract that provides if a dispute arises, they will submit to arbitration. A dispute arises, but before it goes to arbitration, Jan files a suit against Kyle. The court will likely

in rem jurisdiction

Leo, a resident of Missouri, owns a warehouse in Nebraska. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Opal, a resident of Kansas. Opal files a suit against Leo in Nebraska. Regarding this suit, Nebraska has

arbitration.

Mike files a suit against Kay. Before going to trial, the parties meet, with their attorneys to represent them, to formally present their dispute to a third party (other than a court) who renders a legally binding decision. This is

True

Most lawsuits are settled or dismissed before they go to trial.

False

The Uniform Commercial Code has not been adopted by any state.

mediation

Sally files a suit against Tom. Before going to trial, the parties meet, with their attorneys to represent them, to try to resolve their dispute. A third party assists them in reaching an agreement. This is

False

Statutory law includes only state statutes.

a dissenting opinion.

The Montana Supreme Court decides the case of National Co. v. Overseas Corp. Of nine justices, eight believe the judgment should be in National's favor. Justice Pine disagrees and writes a separate opinion. This opinion is

True

The courts act as a check on the other branches of government.

jurisprudence

The study of the science and philosophy of law is called

interrogatories

Which type of discovery is being utilized if one party's attorney sends a set of written questions to the other party's attorney?