To Litigate or Not to Litigate
This method of resolving a dispute does not involve a court, but IS legally binding.
Arbitration
True or False. An appellate court will NEVER have original jurisdiction.
True
What is it called when some courts only hear certain types of case?
Specialized jurisdiction
How long is Jake's mullet, measured from the top of his ear lobe to the end of his luscious locks (in inches)?
9-11 inches
A construction crew causes major damage ($10,000) to a neighbor's house and refuses to acknowledge the accident. How should the neighbor go about settling this dispute?
What type of jurisdiction does a trial court have?
Original
Rather than punishment, what is the purpose of sentencing in juvenile courts?
Rehabilitation
In the last episode of Blacklist the Mr. Parker watched, what was the name of the encrypting machine?
The Russian Knot
A pro and a con of this method of settling disputes, is that it is NOT legally enforceable.
Mediation
Which court could have appellate or original jurisdiction?
Supreme Court
The decision or ruling of a court.
Verdict
What is the absolute, all-time BEST Halloween candy?
Candy corn
When 2 parties sign a contract to do business, they will sometimes include a clause that requires this, to avoid any lawsuits.
Arbitration (binding)
True or False. If a court has original jurisdiction over a trial, the verdict can never be reverse.
False
When an appellate court affirms the ruling of a lower court.
Uphold
What is the deepest maned sea dive ever recorded?
35,853 ft (7 miles, Adel to DeSoto)
If parties desire a solution that is mutually beneficial (compromise), which method of resolving disputes seems most reasonable.
Mediation
The only court that can NEVER have appellate jurisdiction.
Trial court
When an appellate court sends a case back to trial.
Remand
In Spring of 1956, this hit musical premiered on Broadway.
I have no idea, but that's when my dad was born