LGS 200 Exam 1 Questions with Verified
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Limited Jurisdiction
Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For
example, traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.
State: District Ct. Federal: Specialized Ct.
General Jurisdiction
A general trial court that handles criminal and civil cases. All cases that involve major crimes
and large amounts of money must begin in one of these courts.
State: Circuit Ct. Federal: District Ct.
Appellate Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of courts that hear cases brought to them on appeal from lower courts. These
courts do not review the factual record, only the legal issues involved.
State: St. Ct. of Appeals Federal: Circuit Ct.
State Supreme Court
A state's highest court which typically decides matters of law appealed from lower courts
Supreme Court
Consists of nine justices, each appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress.
Appointment is for life. Supreme Court exercises the power to determine constitutionality of
statutes
Questions of Federal Law
, If an illegal act, criminal or civil, is committed and a federal law is in question, a case can be
moved to Federal court rather than State because of this.
Diversity of Citizenship
A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between citizens of different states or
countries.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction that exists when two different courts have the power to hear a case. For example,
some cases can be heard in a federal or a state court.
Complaint
Must be filed by plaintiff in order to file a lawsuit against a defendant.
Summons
Demanded of a defendant to deny or admit to the allegations against them.
Service of Process
A summons being served on the defendant to obtain personal jurisdiction over him or her.
Long Arm Statute
A state statute that permits a state to obtain personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants.
A defendant must have certain "minimum contacts" with that state for the statute to apply.
Judgement Not Withstanding The Verdict
order from the judge revising the jury's decision
Remitter
appellate judge lowers dollar amount
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Limited Jurisdiction
Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For
example, traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.
State: District Ct. Federal: Specialized Ct.
General Jurisdiction
A general trial court that handles criminal and civil cases. All cases that involve major crimes
and large amounts of money must begin in one of these courts.
State: Circuit Ct. Federal: District Ct.
Appellate Jurisdiction
The jurisdiction of courts that hear cases brought to them on appeal from lower courts. These
courts do not review the factual record, only the legal issues involved.
State: St. Ct. of Appeals Federal: Circuit Ct.
State Supreme Court
A state's highest court which typically decides matters of law appealed from lower courts
Supreme Court
Consists of nine justices, each appointed by the President and confirmed by Congress.
Appointment is for life. Supreme Court exercises the power to determine constitutionality of
statutes
Questions of Federal Law
, If an illegal act, criminal or civil, is committed and a federal law is in question, a case can be
moved to Federal court rather than State because of this.
Diversity of Citizenship
A basis for federal court jurisdiction over a lawsuit between citizens of different states or
countries.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction that exists when two different courts have the power to hear a case. For example,
some cases can be heard in a federal or a state court.
Complaint
Must be filed by plaintiff in order to file a lawsuit against a defendant.
Summons
Demanded of a defendant to deny or admit to the allegations against them.
Service of Process
A summons being served on the defendant to obtain personal jurisdiction over him or her.
Long Arm Statute
A state statute that permits a state to obtain personal jurisdiction over nonresident defendants.
A defendant must have certain "minimum contacts" with that state for the statute to apply.
Judgement Not Withstanding The Verdict
order from the judge revising the jury's decision
Remitter
appellate judge lowers dollar amount
