Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Jonathan, who lives in Queens, NY is seeking custody for his 4 year old daughter from the child's mother. Where would his case be heard?
What is NYS Family Court, Queens County?
The authority of a court to hear a variety of cause of actions (cases) including both civil and criminal lawsuits is called what?
What is General Jurisdiction?
The court in which both general and statewide jurisdiction are applied is called:
What is the NYS Supreme Court?
Trial courts at the federal level are known as:
What are US District Courts?
There are two bodies of law whose purpose is to deter or punish serious wrongdoing or to compensate the victims of such wrongdoing:
What are Civil and Criminal Law
In March of 2020, Amara failed to follow the parking rules, a misdemeanor, within Queens Plaza. She was issued a ticket where she had to pay a sum of $300. Where could Amara go to dispute this ticket?
What is NYC Criminal Court, Queens County?
Candace, who lives in New York, is filing a lawsuit against a New Jersey driver who hit her car on the Staten Island Expressway in Staten Island for damages below 75k. What can Candace use if she wants to try her case through state court?
What is Long Arm Statute?
In January of 2020, Jordan was hit by a Sanitation truck while crossing the street. In the accident Jordan broke his leg disabling him from working making him unable to pay off his hospital bill of $20,000. Jordan is looking to sue the state of New York. Where would Jordan go to file the case?
What is NYS Court of Claims?
These courts have exclusive jurisdiction over federal laws, conflicts between states, and appeals from regulatory agencies:
What are Federal Courts?
The amount of evidence the plaintiff or defendant needs to provide in order for the jury to reach a particular determination
What is the Standard of Proof
Malia and her wife paid a surrogate to have their baby in October last year in New York State. The surrogate collected the check but refused to hand over the baby afterwards (breach of contract). Which court can Malia go to in order to settle this dispute legally?
What is NYS Supreme Court?
Tony was hit by a sanitation truck on the way home from work in the Bronx. Tony is looking to sue the Sanitation Department. Name the court Tony should file the lawsuit in:
What is NYS Court of Claims, Bronx County?
Katie is looking to file a case against the father of her child whom she is not legally married to, in order to receive child support. Katie lives in Queens, NY with her child. What court would have original jurisdiction for Katie's lawsuit?
What is the NYS Family Court, Queens County?
Jackson, a resident of New York, NY, was injured while riding on a jet ski manufactured by Fast Toys (located in Los Angeles, California). Jackson broke his leg and wanted $100,000 in compensation. Jackson filed a lawsuit using federal courts but lost. Jackson wants to make an appeal. What court would handle his appeal?
What is US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit?
In a dual court system, cases can be tried in which courts?
What are FEDERAL and STATE courts?
In June of 2019, Lucas was driving his friend home when he was stopped by police in Nassau County. After searching the car, the police found a small bag of marijuana. As it was his car, Lucas was charged with possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor in NYS. Lucas believes he was wrongfully charged as the bag of marijuana belonged to his friend. Lucas wants to contest the charges. Where should Lucas go?
What is District Court, Nassau County?
Jasmine is trying to settle a lawsuit her brother has filed against her after her father passed away. Her brother states he should be getting 75% of the estate and not 50% as stated in the will. Jasmine does not agree and says the will is correct. Jasmine’s brother filed the lawsuit in Bronx County Surrogate's court but the father passed away in Westchester County. Which court will have original jurisdiction for the lawsuit?
What is the NYS Surrogate's Court, Westchester County?
Jason is looking to appeal the decision made on a lawsuit filed against him for a misdemeanor charge in Criminal Court in Brooklyn, NY. The court that would be dealing with his appeal is called:
What is the NYS Appellate Term, 2nd Dept?
Luis's son, 3, ate a whole bottle of Colgate toothpaste which lead to him being critically ill. Luis believes it was the company's responsibility to clearly write on the bottle that toothpaste was NOT for consumption as it is a product we use in our mouth. Luis believes Colgate was at fault for his son's condition and has decided to file a federal case against the company for $400,000 in damages. Unfortunately Luis lost the case. The court in which Luis for an appeal is:
What is the US Court of Appeals?
In a bench trial for property damage tried in NYS Supreme Court, the judge is reasonably sure the defendant is liable for the damages and enters a judgment for the plaintiff. State the standard of proof used:
What is by a Preponderance of the Evidence?
In October of 2019 Sylvia borrowed $300 dollars from her neighbor in Suffolk County. Sylvia’s neighbor asked several times but Sylvia failed to repay the money borrowed. Sylvia's neighbor decided to file a lawsuit against her for breach of (verbal) contract but the case was closed due to lack of evidence. Where can Sylvia's neighbor go to have her case appealed?
What is NYS Appellate Term, 2nd Dept?
On New Year's Eve, Gretchen was stopped by NYPD and charged for driving under the influence (a misdemeanor in NYS). Gretchen believes this charge was wrong as her blood alcohol level was below what is considered 'intoxicated' and that she was alert while driving so there was no reason for the police to charge her. Gretchen wants to contest the charges. What court can Gretchen go to?
What is NYC Criminal Court?
A plaintiff residing in Queens, NY is looking to file a lawsuit against their landlord for failing to provide a legal notice before forcing them out. The court in which this case would be tried is known as:
What is the NYC Civil Court, Housing Court, Queens County?
Jake was flying from Miami to NYC when the brakes of the JetBlue airplane he was using failed causing him and several other people inside the plane to be hurt. Jeremy believes the airline company was at fault and has decided to file a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways for damages through the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn. Unfortunately Jeremy did not provide enough evidence and the decision of the case was made against him. Jeremy has now seen an advertisement on TV claiming that may be entitled to compensation involving airbus crashes with JetBlue Airways in the past 5 years because of faulty parts. Jeremy is looking to appeal the decision made in his case. The court in which Jeremy’s may file for an appeal is:
What is the US Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit?
A prominent state political figure is called corrupt and accused of taking bribes in the state's top newspaper. The political figure maintains that this is not true and there is no proof in the newspaper to support these claims. State the type of lawsuit that can brought against the newspaper:
What is a Civil Lawsuit?