Federal Court Structure
Jurisdiction
Subject matter Jurisdiction
Miscellaneous
New York state structure
100

There are 13 circuit, 12 regional and 1 federal circuit, what court am I ?

What is the US courts of appeal

100

What is it called when the court has the authority to force a  party to comply with a court's direction or determination?

What is Personal Jurisdiction

100

 Type of Jurisdiction that a court has the authority to hear a case ONLY if there is a law specifically granting subject matter jurisdiction?

         


What is limited Jurisdiction

100

  Joe was appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

 Who is a Judge?

100

How many departments does the Appellate Division have?



What are the four departments?

200

What is the US District Court house in Federal court system?

The general trial court

200

When a court makes a determination or decision about ownership of a item or thing.   

What is rem jurisdiction.

200

Tucker Carlson's son wants to probate his father's will, who used to reside in Manhattan. Please identify the correct court of exclusive subject matter jurisdiction.

        

What is N.Y.S. Surrogates Court, New York County

200

 Jane's profession allows her to conduct a case against a defendant in a criminal court.

Who is a prosecutor?

200

 Which court deals with those who have passed away?


What is surrogates court

300

Caleb and Marie have defaulted on their mortgage and have stopped making payments on their credit cards, name the court in which they may seek relief:

What is bankruptcy courts

300

A bankruptcy court that has the authority to only hear bankruptcy cases is called.

What is exclusive and limited jurisdiction. 

300

Nicki Manaj and Drake decided to get divorced. They both reside in Staten Island. Please identify the correct court for the couple to get a judgment of divorce.

         

What is N.Y.S. Supreme Court, Richmond County

300

The first ten amendments of the US constitution ratified in 1791 and guaranteed such rights as the freedom of speech, assembly and worship.


What is the bill of rights?

300

Which court will an appeal from a judgment in Queens County Civil Court be taken?

 What is NYS Supreme Court Appellate term

400

The US ambassador and public minister have a case involving The Peace throaty of Westphalia in 1648, which court deals with these type of cases?

What is federal court

400

A New York resident sues a Pennsylvania resident for personal injuries sustained in a car accident. The lawsuit is filled in New York, name that statute employed.

What is the long term statute.

400

 Mr. Williams is seeking to adopt can bring an action in the Family or Surrogates Court for a particular adoption case. Please name the jurisdiction these courts have.

        

 What is Concurrent Jurisdiction

400

A group of citizens empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct and determine whether criminal charges should be brought.

 What is a grand jury?

400

Which court will an appeal from a judgment in Columbia County Court be taken?

What is NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division, 3rd Department

500

Three courts that are not part of the federal judicial branch of government:

What are US courts of appeals for veterans, US tax courts, Courts of appeals for armed forces.

500

Jimmy, a resident of Arizona sues John a resident of Texas for $500,000. Jimmy wants to file in Federal Court,state the jurisdictional bases.

What is Federal District Court based on diversity jurisdiction.

500

 Samantha LaRusso wants to sue Robby Keene for $6000. Mr. Keene, a Queens resident, work for the Office of State Inspector in Brooklyn. Identify the correct court  that would hear this case.

     

What is N.Y.S. Court of Claims

500

Sam was found not guilty of manslaughter in a drunk driving incident and cannot be prosecuted again for the same crime in the same jurisdiction.

What is double jeopardy?

500

This court focuses on cases involving child neglect, custody, child supoort, etc.

What is family court

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