BLAW 2301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Jury Trial, Diversity Jurisdiction
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Formal or informal processes used to settle disputes without resorting to a trial. Popular with corporations and individuals for cheaper and faster than litigation. One nationwide system of federal courts serve the entire country. Only court to hear testimony from witness and receive evidence. Determine the facts of a particular dispute and apply the law given by earlier court decisions. Jurisdiction - court"s power to hear a case. State of federal court, plaintiff may start a lawsuit only in a court that has jurisdiction over that kind of case. Courts have limited jurisdiction, others have all the power. Court has authority to hear a particular type of case. Limited jurisdiction - these courts may only hear certain types of cases. Small courts deal with civil lawsuits involving a maximum ,000. Probate court - settling cases of deceased persons. Shareholders lawsuit, employment issue on freedoms, or foreclosure. Legal authority to require the defendant to stand trial, pay judgments and the like.
