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