ACCT 352- Chapter 2

The exercise of long-arm jurisdiction is generally permitted over nonresidents who have________

committed torts within the state entered into a contract either in the state or that affects the state transacted business in the state that allegedly caused injury to another person

A justice who agrees with the outcome of a case but not the reason proffered by the other justices can issue a ________ opinion.

concurring

All of the following are examples of limited-jurisdiction trial courts except

criminal courts

What type of jurisdiction do federal courts have in cases involving federal crimes?

exclusive

A justice who agrees with the outcome of a case but not the reason proffered by other justices can issue a dissenting opinion.

false

The decisions of small claims courts are not appealable.

false

Trial courts hear appeals from intermediate appellate courts.

false

A contractual clause specifying which state's law or country's law will apply in resolving a dispute is called a "forum-selection" clause.

false, ""choice-of-law" clause"

Intermediate appellate courts are often referred to as "courts of record."

false, general-jurisdiction trial courts

If the United States Supreme Court decides to review a case, it issues a writ of mandamus.

false, writ of certiorari.

Jurisdiction over the property of the lawsuit is called ________ jurisdiction.

in rem

________ jurisdiction represents a court's power to hear and decide a case because it has jurisdiction over the property of the lawsuit.

in rem

State limited-jurisdiction trial courts are also referred to as

inferior trial courts

If five, six, seven, or eight United States Supreme Court justices vote for the same outcome for the same reason, the decision is referred to as a(n) ________ decision.

majority

In order for a state's long-arm statute to extend a state's jurisdiction to nonresidents who were not served a summons within the state, the nonresident must have had ________ with the state.

minimum contact

If a majority of the United States Supreme Court justices agree as to the outcome of a case but not as to the reasoning for reaching the outcome, the decision is referred to as a(n) ________ decision.

plurality

________ jurisdiction is also referred to as attachment jurisdiction.

quasi in rem

To bring a lawsuit, a plaintiff must have ________ to sue.

standing

The highest court in a state court system is typically referred to as the:

state supreme court

A United States Supreme Court justice who does not agree with a decision can file a dissenting opinion.

true

Courts generally frown upon "forum shopping."

true

If a majority of the United States Supreme Court agrees as to the outcome of a case but not as to the reasoning for reaching the outcome, it is a plurality decision

true

Jurisdiction over a person is called in personam jurisdiction.

true

Jurisdiction over the property of a lawsuit is called "in rem" jurisdiction.

true

No new evidence or testimony is permitted at the appellate court level

true

State limited-jurisdiction trial courts are sometimes referred to as "inferior" trial courts.

true

Venue requires lawsuits to be heard by the court with jurisdiction nearest the location in which the incident occurred or where the parties reside.

true

If all of the United States Supreme Court justices voting agree as to the outcome and reasoning used to decide a case, the decision is referred to as a(n) ________ decision.

unanimous

________ requires lawsuits to be heard by the court with jurisdiction nearest the location in which the incident occurred or where the parties reside.

venue