BA quiz Ch.3/4

Two business companies dispute the quality of goods delivered by the seller and the price agreed to by the buyer. With regard to this dispute, the two firms can

-litigate it-settle it between themselves-resolve it through an alternative method like arbitration

T/F Failing to strictly follow the procedural rules and standards for determining disputes in courts is not likely to affect the outcome in a particular case

False

T/F Electronic discovery can reveal significant facts that are not discoverable by other means.

True

Martin files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over an employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to the state's highest court. After that court's review of Martin v. Nichelle, a party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if

a federal question is involved.

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.

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

in rem jurisdiction.

Ethics is important because laws may not always be easy to interpret or apply. This is because

laws represent the will of the people and that will is often changing.

Jill and Kane, with their attorneys, meet to try to resolve a dispute. A neutral third party works with both sides and proposes a solution, but does not make a decision resolving the matter. This is

mediation

Cody makes a business decision based on financial outcomes first, and then attempts to argue that it is ethical as well when it may not be. Cody is

rationalizing his decision

The 1803 decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Marbury v. Madison established

the power of judicial review.