MGT 403 Ch 2

The amount in controversy in a diversity of citizenship case must be more than $1 million before a federal court can take jurisdiction.​

False

Olivia, a citizen of Nebraska, wants to file a suit against Micah, a citizen of Kansas. Their diversity of citizenship may be a basis for​

a federal court to exercise original jurisdiction

If Cornel and Deanna resolve their dispute by having a neutral third party render a binding decision, they will have used the method of​

arbitration

John is a resident of Iowa. While driving through California, he is in an accident involving Marisol, a California resident. Marisol files a lawsuit in a California state court. Over John, the California court has:

in personam jurisdiction

Hua, a resident of Illinois, owns a warehouse in Indiana. A dispute arises over the ownership of the warehouse with Jac, a resident of Kentucky. Jac files a suit against Hua in Indiana. Regarding this suit, Indiana has​

in rem jurisdiction

Salina files a suit against Tanner. Before going to trial, the parties, with their attorneys, meet to try to resolve their dispute. A third party suggests or proposes a resolution, which the parties may or may not adopt. This is​

mediation

An Oklahoma state court can exercise jurisdiction over Petro Resources Inc., an out-of-state company, if the firm has​

minimum contacts with the state

Liz and Moss disagree over the amount due under their contract. To avoid involving any third party in the resolution of their dispute, Liz and Moss might prefer to use the alternative dispute resolution method of​

negotiation

Mediocrité, Inc., makes and sells goods that are substandard. Naomi, who has never bought or used a Mediocrité item, files a suit against the firm, alleging that its products are defective. The company's best ground for dismissal of the suit is that Naomi does not have​

standing

Tyler, a citizen of Utah, files a suit in a Utah state court against Virtual Sales Corporation, a Washington state company that does business in Utah. The court has original jurisdiction, which means that​

the case is being heard for the first time

Hope wants to file a suit against Gerry. For a court to hear the case,​

the court must have jurisdiction

Stephan wins his suit against Tidewater Boats, Inc. Tidewater's best ground for appeal is the trial court's interpretation of​

the law that applied to the issues in the case

Marco files a lawsuit against Allied Company in an Oregon court with limited jurisdiction. The difference between general and limited jurisdiction is based on:

the subject matter of the cases that the court can decide

As a judge in a federal court, Elena can decide, among other things, whether the laws or actions of the executive and legislative branches are constitutional. The process for making this determination is known as​

​judicial review

Carol files a suit against Andy in a state trial court and loses. Carol can​

​plead her case before an appellate court