ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
The term that refers to the authority of a court to hear a particular case is called
jurisprudence
juris authoritis
judicata
jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅jurisdiction
The ability of a court to hear disputes regarding property located in a particular state is called
in rem jurisdiction
in properterium jurisdiction
in personum jurisdiction
in state jurisdiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅in rem jurisdiction
The first paper filed in order to commence a lawsuit is called
initiation
commencement
,complaint
plea - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅complaint
The process of selecting jurors is called
voir jure
voir actus
voir selectus
voir dire - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅voir dire
In a civil trial, the standard for prevailing on evidence is
preponderance
beyond a reasonable doubt
clear and convincing
determined by the judge - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅preponderance
Joe and Jody are married in Florida. They move to Georgia. Georgia must recognize the
marriage by
privileges and immunities clause
commerce clause
, full faith and credit clause
none of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅full faith and credit clause
States have the power to regulate all of the following except
health
commerce
morals
safety - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅morals
Eric and Pat arena a dispute over a contract. Pat sues Eric. Before trial, they appeal in a non-
judicial forum in which they each can call witnesses and present evidence. They are most
likely involved in:
mediation
mini trial
arbitration
none of the above. - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅mini trial
LeBron and Dwayne enter into a contract for the sale of a ring. LeBron does not have one.
Dwayne travels from his home in Miami to meet LeBron in NY. LeBron's home is in Akron.
They sign the contract in NY. He finds flaws with the ring while in NY, has it appraised, and
demands a refund. Dwayne says no.
LeBron returns home and sues Dwayne in Ohio Circuit court. A likely result is: