Question 1

A state long arm statute allows a court to exercise jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants based on activities that took place within the state.

Accepted Answer

A long arm statute allows a court to exercise jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants based on certain activities that occurred within the state. This allows the court to bring the defendant to trial in the state where the alleged harm occurred or where the plaintiff is located. However, the specific activities that can establish jurisdiction vary depending on the state's individual long arm statute.

Question 2

U.S. district courts have original jurisdiction in federal matters.

Accepted Answer

U.S. district courts are the trial courts of the federal court system and have original jurisdiction in federal matters.

Question 3

Lawyers are not allowed to represent people in small claims courts in any of the states.

Accepted Answer

In some states, lawyers are allowed to represent people in small claims courts, although it is not required and many people choose to represent themselves.

Question 4

There is at least one federal district court in every state.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as there is at least one federal district court located in every state in the United States.

Question 5

Federal courts are superior to state courts.

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Question 6

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who brought the claim before the court.

Accepted Answer

A default judgment is a judgment entered against the party who failed to appear in court or failed to respond to the claim brought against them.

Question 7

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Accepted Answer

Concurrent jurisdiction is a situation where both federal and state courts have the power to hear a particular case.

Question 8

The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in some situations.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ambassadors, public ministers, and consuls, and cases in which a state is a party. In all other cases, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction, meaning it hears cases that have already been heard in lower courts.

Question 9

On a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a court may consider evidence outside the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A motion for judgment on the pleadings only allows the court to consider the allegations and facts presented in the pleadings, without taking any additional evidence into account. If the court needs to consider additional evidence, a motion for summary judgment may be appropriate.

Question 10

State courts cannot have exclusive jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

State courts can have exclusive jurisdiction in certain cases such as state-level criminal offenses, but they may also have concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts in other cases. Federal courts, on the other hand, can have exclusive jurisdiction over certain types of cases such as bankruptcy and patent disputes.

Question 11

An answer never admits to the allegations made in a complaint.

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Question 12

A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it actively targets customers.

Accepted Answer

Any business firm that actively targets customers in a particular jurisdiction must comply with the laws of that jurisdiction, even if the business is physically located elsewhere. This applies to both online and offline businesses, and failure to comply with local laws and regulations can result in legal consequences and penalties.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The amount in controversy threshold for a federal court to take jurisdiction in a diversity of citizenship case is currently $75,000, not $1 million.

Question 14

All states have intermediate appellate courts.

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Question 15

A state court can exercise jurisdiction over an out-of-state defendant who does business in the state over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally true. It is known as the "minimum contacts" test, where a defendant's online activities or business transactions in a state can be enough to establish jurisdiction for legal proceedings in that state. However, the specific circumstances and extent of the defendant's online activities in the state will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the court.

Question 16

Generally, a state court's power is limited to the territorial boundaries of the state in which it is located and the immediately adjacent states.

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Question 17

There is one set of procedural rules for federal courts and one set for state courts.

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Question 18

There are twelve justices on the United States Supreme Court and they all receive life-time appointments.

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Question 19

Cases involving diversity of citizenship arise only between citizens of different states.

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Question 20

Small claims courts hear both civil and criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

Small claims courts only hear civil cases, not criminal cases.

Quiz 3: Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution