Civil Procedure Multiple choice cards – Final questions with complete solutions

What does the term "Forum Non Conveniens" mean? a) Your case is dismissed for improper venue b) Your case is transferred specifically to benift witnesses for said case c) A court may resist imposition upon its jurisdiction, even when jurisidiction is authorized by a general venue statute d) Lacking Personal Jurisidction specifically to move forward with case. correct answer: c) A court may resist imposition upon its jurisdiction, even when jurisidiction is authorized by a general venue statute Which 12(B) motion is for "Improper venue" a)12b2 b)12b3 c)12b4 d)12b5 correct answer: 12b3 What are the rules proper venue? Which statute covers it? correct answer: Statute: §1391 Rules: 1) if all defendants fromn same state, then any district were any defendant resides 2) In the judicial district where substantial parts of events happened 3) if neither 1 & 2 are possible, then wherever then is Personal Jurisdiction What is key difference between 1404 and 1406? a) 1404 lets you transfer states "choice of law" b) only 1404 transfers the statute of limitations c) 1406 is proper venue transfer d) 1406 lets you transfer states "choice of law" correct answer: a) 1404 lets you transfer states "choice of law" 1) What does rule 19 decide?