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22 Cards in this Set
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Every state has to honor court cases legally decided in other states.
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Full Faith and Credit Clause
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Authority of a court to hear only one particular kind of case.
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Limited Jurisdiction
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The authority of a court to hear a wide variety or range of cases.
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General Jurisdiction
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The authority of a court to try a case the first time it is heard.
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Original Jurisdition
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The authority of a court to review a decision of a lower court or administrative agency.
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Appellate Jurisdiction
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The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and to make a judgement.
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Jurisdiction
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Cases between citizens of different states where the amount of money exceeds $75,000.
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Diversity of Citizenship
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When a case can be filed in Federal or a state court.
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Dual Jurisdiction
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The process of deciding which court is best for a plaintiffs case.
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Forum Shopping
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A case that is based on admiralty, patents, copyrights or bankruptcy.
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Exclusive Jurisdiction
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Federal protection for an invention or design, giving the inventor exclusive ownership rights for a period of time
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Patent
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Federal protection that gives authors or originators of written or artistic productions (music, plays, etc.) the right to publish, print, or sell it for a period of time.
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Copyright
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Another name for Appellate courts.
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Intermediate Courts
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The current Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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John Roberts
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The Federal court system gets it's authority from ...
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1. The United States Constitution
2. Federal laws |
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State courts get their authority from ...
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1. Their state constitutions
2. State laws |
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State courts almost always have the power to hear cases involving events that....
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1. Events that took place in that state.
2. If the defendants live in or are served with a summons and complaint in that state. |
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(T/F) Most lawsuits that can be filed in federal district court can also be filed in state court.
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True
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Federal district courts have this type of jurisdiction.
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Original Jurisdiction
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Appellate courts have this type of jurisdiction.
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Appellate Jurisdiction
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Supreme courts (both Federal and state) have this type of jurisdiction.
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Both Original and Appellate Jurisdiction
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Every state has to honor court cases legally decided in other states.
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Full Faith and Credit Clause
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