State Courts
What is the highest court in the land?
U.S. Supreme Court
what type of jurisdiction does federal court have?
limited jurisdiction
What is forum shopping?
The act of looking for the court with the judges and jurisdiction that will give you the advantage in the case.
What does ADR stand for?
Alternate Dispute Resolution
How many Supreme Court Justices serve on the Supreme Court?
9
What is a general trial court also called?
Municipal Court
what kinds of cases go to federal courts?
criminal, civil, and bankruptcy cases.
Is Forum shopping ethical or unethical?
Unethical
How many examples of ADR are there?
Who is the current Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court?
John Roberts
What type of jurisdiction does a general trial court have?
Limited jurisdiction
What are the three federal courts?
District Court, Court of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court
Why would you forum shop?
To gain an advantage in your court case.
What ADR require the party to have a representative
Negotiation
Who was the last Supreme Court Justice appointed to the Court?
Amy Barrett
What court do you want to go to if you want to appeal an outcome?
Appellate Court
How much money do residents of each state need to sue for in order to sue in federal court?
75,000
What happens if the court acknowledges you are forum shopping?
Nothing. It is legal.
What is conciliation?
In conciliation, the intermediary, who is generally referred to as the conciliator, does not bring the parties together in a face-to-face conversation.
Can a Supreme Court justice be removed?
Congress cannot remove Supreme Court Justices from office except via impeachment.
What court deals with criminals that are under 18?
Juvenile Court
what are the qualifications for becoming a federal judge?
he or she must clearly exhibit a knowledge of the law and the constitution.
What are things you look at when forum shopping?
Location, Judges, Jury, and Statue of Limitations
What is Arbitration?
Arbitration is having a third party the power to settle the dispute.
Who appointed John Roberts current Chief justice?