Type of jurisdiction which gives authority for a court to handle a particular type of case.
What is Subject Matter Jurisdiction
100
A NYS Court that has general jurisdiction.
What is the Supreme Court
100
The highest court in New York is.
What is the Court of Appeals
100
Many refer to this DC federal court as “the Court of last resort.”
What is United State Supreme Court
100
In New York, the Plaintiff in a criminal case is.
What is the People of the State of New York
200
Joan Rivers’ daughter wants to probate her mother’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
Your neighbor, in queens is suing for $24,000. Please specific the court that has jurisdiction over this issue.
What is the Civil Court, Queens County
200
Kate wants to divorce her husband. They both live in Manhattan. Name the correct court she would file in.
What is the Supreme Court, New York County
200
Jeff Green appealed from the trial court his guilty verdict of conspiracy (a federal offense) to rob the New York Chase Manhattan bank. Name the court that would hear his appeal.
What is the Second Circuit Court of Appeals
200
The standard of proof in a civil action is.
What is by a preponderance of the evidence
300
Jay Z and Beyonce 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
There are two basic types of jurisdiction.
What is personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction
300
Jessica is suing the State of New York for 25 million dollars for damages. Please identify the correct court she would file her case.
What is NYS Court of Claims
300
The total number of circuits in the Courts of Appeals.
What are thirteen
300
The statute that governs civil procedure
What is the CPLR
400
Mr. Johns 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 judge may take control over a real property to determine its rightful owner. The judge has a specific type of jurisdiction over this property because it is situated in the County of the Court. Please identify the correct jurisdiction.
What is In Rem jurisdiction
400
Marie is appealing a decision of the New York State Supreme Court, Queens County which found her guilty of a felony. Please identify the correct court that would hear this case.
What is the Appellate Division, Second Department
400
The total number of Districts Courts in the Federal Court System.
What are ninety four Courts
400
The initial courts which we will most often come into contact are the.
What are the trial courts
500
Jessica Rodriguez wants to sue Steven Vacarro for $5000. Mr. Vacarro, a Queens resident, works 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
Plaintiff lives in New York, and defendant lives in Texas. Plaintiff is suing defendant for $150,000. This case can try in state or federal court under a particular jurisdiction. Please specify this jurisdiction.
What is Diversity Jurisdiction
500
Defendant is appealing a decision of the NY City Criminal Court, kings County which found him guilty of a misdemeanor. Identify the court that would hear this appeal.
What is the Appellate Term, Second Department
500
Mike's Bakery located in Brooklyn filed for bankruptcy. Please identify the correct court that would hear this case.
What is the U.S Eastern District Bankruptcy Court of New York
500
Using the government and its courts to settle a dispute about a private matter.