Ch 3 Quiz
Destiny and Enzo engage in a business transaction. When a dispute arises, Destiny initiates a lawsuit against Enzo by filing a complaint. If Enzo files a motion to dismiss, he is asserting that
Destiny did not state a claim for which relief can be granted.
Pietro files a suit against Qiana. If Qiana fails to respond,
Qiana will have a default judgment entered against her.
Lyn files a suit against Karl. Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach. Karl's claim is
a counterclaim
In Fuel Injection Products & Service Corporation's suit against Gears & Cylinders, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Fuel Injection's favor. Gears & Cylinders files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a motion for
a new trial.
Calvert files a suit in a state court against Denny, seeking an amount of allegedly unpaid rent for an office that Denny leased and later vacated. If Denny losses the suit and decides to appeal, his attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court, within a prescribed period of time
a notice of appeal.
Gilbert wants to initiate a suit against Healthways Insurance Company by filing a complaint. The complaint should include
a statement alleging the facts showing the court has jurisdiction.
Bull files a suit against Clay in a state court over payment due on a short-term lease of grazing land. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. After its review of Bull v. Clay, the appellate court upholds the lower court's verdict. The appellate court has
affirmed the case.
Dirt Machines Inc. files a suit in a state court against Earth Movers Inc., claiming that the defendant leased and failed to return a bulldozer. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. If Earth Movers appeals to, and files a brief with, a state appellate court, Dirt Machines's attorney may file within a prescribed period of time
an answering brief.
Madison files a complaint in a suit against Christopher, and he files an answer. The case may now be
dismissed or settled.
In Precise Paving Company's suit against Ride, Park n' Go, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Precise Paving's favor. Precise Paving Company will most likely ask the court to
enter a judgment in accordance with the verdict.
Pad, Pod & Phone Accessories LLC (3PA) makes "PacBacs," a famous brand of cases for electronic devices. Without 3PA's consent, Offshoot Rip-Offs Inc. (ORO) begins to use "pacbacs" as part of a domain name. 3PA files a suit against ORO. Service of process for this suit must provide
notice of the lawsuit.
Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,
Isabel will have a judgment entered in her favor.
Faye files a suit in a state court against Gas Station Stop, claiming employment discrimination. Gas Station loses the suit and appeals. After the state's highest court's review of Faye v. Gas Station Stop, either party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if
a federal question is involved.
Dawn files a suit in a state court against Entrée Enterprises Inc., alleging the breach of an employment contract. After a final determination in the case of Dawn v. Entrée Enterprises Inc. in favor of Dawn, the judgment will be satisfied
if Entrée pays the judgment.
Renewable Resources, Inc., files a suit against Sunrich Utility Company and seeks to examine certain documents in Sunrich's possession. A legitimate reason for this examination is that the documents contain
information that is relevant to the case.