BUS 71: Quiz 2
Megan, a resident of Ohio, runs a red light in Texas and hits Sarah, a Texas resident. Sarah files suit against Megan. The statute that allows the Texas court to exercise jurisdiction over Megan is called
a long arm statute
Elinor sells Cathy a horse for $2,000. When Elinor goes to the bank to deposit Cathy's check, the check bounces. Elinor is furious and files suit against Cathy. Elinor probably filed her suit in
a small claims court
Jack and Jill, citizens of Vermont, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child. Over this case, the Vermont state courts have
exclusive jurisdiction
Fresh Harvest Company, which is based in Georgia, packages and sells vegetables and sells vegtables. Jack, who is a resident of North Carolina, buys a Fresh Harvest product, eats it, and suffers severe food poisoning. Jack wants to file a suit against Fresh Harvest. The diversity of citizenship between these parties means that
federal and state have concurrent jurisdiction
A Montana state court can exercise jurisdiction over Endurance Insurance Corpostate defendant, if the defendant has
minimum contacts with the state
Jo files a suit against Lara in a Missouri state court. Lara's only connection to Missouri is an ad on the Web originating in Nebraska. For Missouri to exercise jurisdiction, the issue is whether Lara, through her ad, has
solicited virtual business in Mussiori
Kit loses her suit against Lou in a Minnesota state trial court. Kit appeals to the state court of appeals and loses again. Kit would appeal next to
the Minnesota Supreme Court
Tyler, a citizen of West Virginia, files a suit in a West Virginia state court against Louisville Sales Corporation, a Kentucky state company that does business in West Virginia. The court has original jurisdiction, which means that
the case is being heard for the first time
Justin wants to file a suit against Kemel. For a court to hear the case
the court must have jurisdiction.
The case of Max v. National Credit Co. is heard in a trial court. The case of O! Boy! Ice Cream Co. v. Refrigerated transport, Inc. is heard in an appellate court. The difference between a trial and an appellate court is whether
the proceedings focus on the presentation of evidence and the examination of witnesses.
