LSB 3213 Exam 1 (Lucas) Questions And Answers Latest Updates
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LSB 3213
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LSB 3213
Authoritative opinion vs persuasive opinion - ️️An authoritative opinion is binding on
lower courts and courts in the same jurisdiction, while a persuasive opinion serves only
to act as a point of precedence, and is persuading to any court ruling on a similar case.
Exclusive jurisdiction vs ...
LSB 3213 Exam 1 (Lucas)
Authoritative opinion vs persuasive opinion - ✔️✔️An authoritative opinion is binding on
lower courts and courts in the same jurisdiction, while a persuasive opinion serves only
to act as a point of precedence, and is persuading to any court ruling on a similar case.
Exclusive jurisdiction vs Concurrent jurisdiction - ✔️✔️Exclusive jurisdiction is
jurisdiction that is granted to either state or federal courts over certain areas, such as
federal crimes and bankruptcy for federal courts. Concurrent jurisdiction is when both
state and federal courts have equal jurisdiction over a subject.
The roles of parties in litigation - ✔️✔️The plaintiff is the one bringing the action
(suing), the defendant is the one who action is being brought upon. (In criminal cases,
the prosecutor is the one who presses charges against the defendant.)
Stare decisis - ✔️✔️Act on precedence. Two aspects: (1) A court should not overturn
its own precedents unless there is a compelling reason to do so and (2) decisions made
by higher courts are binding on lower courts.
Civil law vs Criminal law - ✔️✔️Civil law deals with the rights and duties of persons and
when these rights are violated, whereas criminal law deals with wrongs committed
against the public as a whole.
Unanimous Opinion - ✔️✔️When all judges/justices agree on an outcome
Majority opinion - ✔️✔️When the majority of the judges agree on a single outcome, but
not all.
Concurring Opinion - ✔️✔️When a judge agrees with the majority opinion's result, but
not their legal reasoning to get to that result. Their opinions are written to include the
reasoning they believe to be correct.
Dissenting Opinion - ✔️✔️Written by one or more judges who disagree with the
majority view.
Plurality Opinion - ✔️✔️Not a majority opinion. Group with the largest amount in
agreement.
Appellate jurisdiction vs Original jurisdiction - ✔️✔️Appellate jurisdiction deals with
courts that are hearing cases for the second, third, or sometimes fourth times. They
, serves as review, or appellate courts. Original jurisdiction deals with courts hearing
cases for the first time, such as trial courts.
What are the four key sources of law? - ✔️✔️Constitutions
Statutes
Administrative
Common law
in rem jurisdiction vs in personam - ✔️✔️in rem jurisdiction is jurisdiction "over the
thing," or over property. in personam jurisdiction is jurisdiction "over the person" or
personal jurisdiction.
Long-Arm Statutes - ✔️✔️States can enact long-arm statutes to extend jurisdiction
over non-residents so long as they can prove these people met the substantial minimum
contacts in their state.
Diversity of Citizenship - ✔️✔️Federal courts can exercise original jurisdiction when (1)
both parties reside in different states and (2) the dollar amount in question exceeds
$75,000. The court will apply the relevant state law (Erie Doctrine)
Venue and Jurisdiction - ✔️✔️Venue is concerned with the most appropriate location
for a trial. Matter of convenience, usually within area of jurisdiction but motion for
change of venue can be made for several reasons.
Standing to Sue - ✔️✔️One must have suffered some kind of harm (loss), there must
be a causal connection between the complaint and the injury, and it must be likely that a
favorable court decision will remedy the injury.
How is the federal court system structured? - ✔️✔️1) U.S. District Courts (13 Circuits)
2) U.S. Court of Appeals
3) U.S. Supreme Court
Statute of Limitations - ✔️✔️Time limit in which a person has to file a claim, press
charges, sue, etc...
General jurisdictions vs Exclusive jurisdiction - ✔️✔️General jurisdiction is unlimited,
such as a state trial court or federal district court. Exclusive jurisdiction is granted over
certain subject matter.
Active vs Passive website - ✔️✔️A passive website is better for avoiding lawsuits and
disputes because the person has to voluntarily access the content, whereas active
websites actively send the content to the person.
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