CRJS 324 FINAL EXAM REVIEW VCU
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Term
Prior to trial, every party in civil action is entitled to disclosure of
evidence to all relevant info unless info is privileged. T/F
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A trial court of limited jurisdiction
True
, Original jurisdiction: The court's power to try a case and issue a ruling (Circuit
Court)
Courts of general jurisdiction are Trial courts that hear civil matters that have
greater monetary value and felony cases. Also hear misdemeanor appeals
Marbury v. Madison
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Term
How do you cite a case?
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Citation Number, Year, Court, Case Case Name, Court Name, Date of
Type Decision, Judge's Name
Appellant v Appelle, volume
Plaintiff v Defendant, Case
of reporter, name of reporter,
Number, Year, Court Location
page number, year that
opinion was entered by court
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What is Original/ General jurisdiction jurisdiction
and which courts have it?
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FALSE its federal
Marbury v. Madison
Original jurisdiction: The court's power to try a case and issue a ruling
(Circuit Court)
Courts of general jurisdiction are Trial courts that hear civil matters that
have greater monetary value and felony cases. Also hear
misdemeanor appeals
Federal Magistrate
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Clerk of state court is responsible for maintaining order in court
room
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, FALSE its federal False
They are federal equivalent of state
trial court judges of limited
jurisdiction
True
Article I Judges (Not Article III Judges;
Serve 8 year terms
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Definition
1. Losing Party files a Notice of Appeal
2. Appellant files Petition for Appeal
3.Appellee files Response to Petition
4. Parties argue case in person before judges (oral argument)
5. Majority Opinion announces decision - Majority of
Appellate Judges/Justices agree on decision and prepare written
statement known as an Opinion.
6.Dissenting Opinions express disagreement with majority opinion.
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Most state judges are appointed by
Mediation vs. Arbitration?
president and confirmed by senate
T/F ?
Describe the six customary
phases in the appeals What is mediation?
process.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS RATED 100%
CORRECT!!
1 of 53
Term
Prior to trial, every party in civil action is entitled to disclosure of
evidence to all relevant info unless info is privileged. T/F
Give this one a try later!
A trial court of limited jurisdiction
True
, Original jurisdiction: The court's power to try a case and issue a ruling (Circuit
Court)
Courts of general jurisdiction are Trial courts that hear civil matters that have
greater monetary value and felony cases. Also hear misdemeanor appeals
Marbury v. Madison
Don't know?
2 of 53
Term
How do you cite a case?
Give this one a try later!
Citation Number, Year, Court, Case Case Name, Court Name, Date of
Type Decision, Judge's Name
Appellant v Appelle, volume
Plaintiff v Defendant, Case
of reporter, name of reporter,
Number, Year, Court Location
page number, year that
opinion was entered by court
Don't know?
3 of 53
,Term
What is Original/ General jurisdiction jurisdiction
and which courts have it?
Give this one a try later!
FALSE its federal
Marbury v. Madison
Original jurisdiction: The court's power to try a case and issue a ruling
(Circuit Court)
Courts of general jurisdiction are Trial courts that hear civil matters that
have greater monetary value and felony cases. Also hear
misdemeanor appeals
Federal Magistrate
Don't know?
4 of 53
Term
Clerk of state court is responsible for maintaining order in court
room
Give this one a try later!
, FALSE its federal False
They are federal equivalent of state
trial court judges of limited
jurisdiction
True
Article I Judges (Not Article III Judges;
Serve 8 year terms
Don't know?
5 of 53
Definition
1. Losing Party files a Notice of Appeal
2. Appellant files Petition for Appeal
3.Appellee files Response to Petition
4. Parties argue case in person before judges (oral argument)
5. Majority Opinion announces decision - Majority of
Appellate Judges/Justices agree on decision and prepare written
statement known as an Opinion.
6.Dissenting Opinions express disagreement with majority opinion.
Give this one a try later!
Most state judges are appointed by
Mediation vs. Arbitration?
president and confirmed by senate
T/F ?
Describe the six customary
phases in the appeals What is mediation?
process.
