BLAW Chapter 2 MC
iTablets, Inc., files a suit against Andromeda Pads Corporation. Suri is a witness for iTablets. Kevin is a witness for Andromeda. iTablets may direct interrogatories to
Andromeda.
Milo files a suit against Nick in an Ohio state court, noting that Nick operates a Web site through which Ohio residents have done substantial business with him. The court is most likely to have jurisdiction over Nick if Milo's claim arises from
Nick's Web site activities.
Wade wants to initiate a suit against Valley Vacation Tours by filing a complaint. The complaint should include
a statement of the facts necessary to show Wade is entitled to relief.
Carol files a suit against Andy in a state trial court and loses. Carol
can plead her case before an appellate court.
The Arizona Supreme Court rules against Jennifer in a case against Kut Rate Stores, Inc. Jennifer wants to appeal her case to the United States Supreme Court. She must ask the Court to issue a writ of
certiorari.
In Kettle Cafe's suit against Food Services, Inc., the court issues a judgment in Kettle's favor. The judgment can be appealed to an appropriate court of appeals by
either party
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.
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.
Lora files a suit in Michigan against Ned over the ownership of a boat docked in a Michigan harbor. Lora and Ned are residents of Ohio. Ned could ask for a change of venue on the ground that Ohio
is a more convenient location to hold the trial.
A Montana state court can exercise jurisdiction over Endurance Insurance Corporation, an out-of-state defendant, if the defendant has
minimum contacts with the state.
Martha brings a suit against SafeCars, Inc. claiming that she was injured during a car crash due to defects in the car she had purchased from SafeCars. There is no evidence that Martha was injured in the accident, but the trial court awards her $1 million in damages. SafeCars appeals the decision. The appellate court will most likely
modify the trial court's finding of fact because the finding was clearly erroneous.
Transnational Corporation and United Shipping, Inc., agree to a contract that includes an arbitration clause. If a dispute arises, a court having jurisdiction may
order a party to submit to arbitration.
Sandy, a resident of Illinois, wants to file suit against Carl, a resident of Kansas, over Carl's failure to pay Sandy for work on his house. The amount in dispute is $15,000. Under diversity of citizenship requirements, a federal cannot exercise jurisdiction in this case because
the amount in controversy is less than $75,000.
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.
During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation's suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is
the selection of jurors
Jason files a suit against Maybelline. If Maybelline fails to respond, Jason
will be awarded the remedy sought.
