TOUSSAINT LAW 3220 EXAM
ONE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
Where does federal court jurisdiction come from? - ANSWERS-the
constitution
3 ways of jurisdiction over a corporation - ANSWERS-- where the
corporation was incorporated
- where the corporation has headquarters/main plant
- where corporation is doing business
Choice of Law - ANSWERS-provision in a contract that specifies
where the law will be executed
6 basic trial procedures - ANSWERS-1. pleading state (issue framing)
2. discovery state (fact finding)
3. pretrial stage
4. trial stage
5. appellate stage
6. enforcement stage
what is the least likely response to a complaint to file - ANSWERS-
discovery (still trying to frame the issue)
, when would you file motion to dismiss as a response to complaint -
ANSWERS-if there is a procedural defect (wrong person)
3 types of answers to complaint - ANSWERS-- admit/deny/idk
- legal excuse
- counterclaim
3 purposes of discovery - ANSWERS-- perserve evidence
- limit element of surprise
- encourage settlement
what happens if you fail to comply with discovery process -
ANSWERS-court may sanction (default judgement, contempt of
court)
2 possible parts of pretrial stage - ANSWERS-- request summary
judgement
- request pretrial conference (plan course of trial)
what amendments gives right to jury in certain cases - ANSWERS-6 +
7
voir dire - ANSWERS-preliminary examination of prospective jurors
to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury in
order to ensure the selection of fair and impartial jury
ONE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(LATEST)
Where does federal court jurisdiction come from? - ANSWERS-the
constitution
3 ways of jurisdiction over a corporation - ANSWERS-- where the
corporation was incorporated
- where the corporation has headquarters/main plant
- where corporation is doing business
Choice of Law - ANSWERS-provision in a contract that specifies
where the law will be executed
6 basic trial procedures - ANSWERS-1. pleading state (issue framing)
2. discovery state (fact finding)
3. pretrial stage
4. trial stage
5. appellate stage
6. enforcement stage
what is the least likely response to a complaint to file - ANSWERS-
discovery (still trying to frame the issue)
, when would you file motion to dismiss as a response to complaint -
ANSWERS-if there is a procedural defect (wrong person)
3 types of answers to complaint - ANSWERS-- admit/deny/idk
- legal excuse
- counterclaim
3 purposes of discovery - ANSWERS-- perserve evidence
- limit element of surprise
- encourage settlement
what happens if you fail to comply with discovery process -
ANSWERS-court may sanction (default judgement, contempt of
court)
2 possible parts of pretrial stage - ANSWERS-- request summary
judgement
- request pretrial conference (plan course of trial)
what amendments gives right to jury in certain cases - ANSWERS-6 +
7
voir dire - ANSWERS-preliminary examination of prospective jurors
to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury in
order to ensure the selection of fair and impartial jury
