Master Jurisdiction Basics: A Comprehensive Guide for Law Students

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT establish personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant?

Accepted Answer

Transient physical presence

Answer

Domicile in the forum state

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Consent to jurisdiction

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a recognized basis for establishing personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's property is located within the forum state

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Presence within the forum state

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Domicile within the forum state

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Consent of the defendant

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts in determining whether to exercise personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The plaintiff's convenience

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The defendant's contacts with the forum state

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The burden on the defendant of defending in the forum state

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The interest of the forum state in adjudicating the case

Question 4

A state court lacks subject matter jurisdiction to hear a case involving a dispute over a patent.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of long-arm statute that allows a court to exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant who commits a tort within the state?

Accepted Answer

Tortious act statute

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Stream of commerce statute

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Single act statute

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General jurisdiction statute

Question 6

A court with subject matter jurisdiction can hear cases involving:

Accepted Answer

Specific types of cases designated by law

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Any legal issue

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Cases involving federal law

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Cases involving state law

Question 7

Which of the following is a factor considered in determining whether a court has general personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

Accepted Answer

Continuous and substantial contacts with the state

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Presence of the defendant's property in the state

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Commission of a tortious act in the state

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Presence of a registered agent in the state

Question 8

Forum non conveniens allows a court to:

Accepted Answer

Transfer a case to a more appropriate forum

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Dismiss a case for lack of jurisdiction

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Deny a defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction

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Award damages to the plaintiff

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of quasi-in rem jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Specific performance of a contract

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Attachment of the defendant's property

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Garnishment of the defendant's bank account

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Injunction against the defendant's property

Question 10

Concurrent jurisdiction exists when:

Accepted Answer

Two or more courts have jurisdiction over the same case

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Only one court has jurisdiction over the case

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A federal court and a state court have jurisdiction over the same case

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The plaintiff has the choice of which court to file the case in

Question 11

Exclusive jurisdiction means that:

Accepted Answer

Only one court has the authority to hear a particular type of case

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Two or more courts have concurrent jurisdiction over a case

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The plaintiff can choose which court to file the case in

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The defendant can choose which court to be heard in

Question 12

When is a court allowed to decline jurisdiction over a case, even if it has the power to hear it?

Accepted Answer

When a more convenient forum exists.

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When personal jurisdiction is established.

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When personal jurisdiction is lacking.

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When personal jurisdiction is not required.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a basis for establishing personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

Accepted Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction over the underlying dispute

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Domicile within the forum state

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Express consent to the court's jurisdiction

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Minimum contacts with the forum state

Question 14

In a diversity action, what type of subject matter jurisdiction does the federal court exercise?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent jurisdiction

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Exclusive jurisdiction

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Appellate jurisdiction

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Original jurisdiction

Question 15

Which of the following factors is NOT relevant to the determination of minimum contacts for personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Defendant's intent to establish a physical presence in the forum state

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Purposeful availment of the forum state's benefits

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Foreseeability of the consequences of defendant's actions

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Continuity and substantiality of defendant's contacts

Question 16

True or False: A state court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a defendant who is not domiciled in the state solely because the defendant has committed a tort within the state.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of the Erie Doctrine?

Accepted Answer

To ensure uniformity in the application of state law in federal courts

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To limit the power of the federal judiciary

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To promote federalism

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To protect individual rights

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense to a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Statute of limitations

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Lack of minimum contacts with the forum state

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Improper service of process

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Forum non conveniens (inconvenient forum)

Question 19

True or False: A court may exercise territorial jurisdiction over a person who is physically present within its territory, regardless of the person's citizenship or domicile.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a recognized basis for establishing personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction

Answer

Domicile

Answer

Physical presence

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Consent

Question 21

In which situation does a court have subject matter jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

When it has the authority to hear and decide a particular type of case

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When it has personal jurisdiction over the defendant

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When the plaintiff has a valid cause of action

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When the case involves a federal question

Question 22

What is a requirement for establishing long-arm jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The defendant must have transacted business within the state

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The defendant must be physically present in the state

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The defendant must have property within the state

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The defendant must be a resident of the state

Question 23

What is the purpose of the minimum contacts test?

Accepted Answer

To determine whether a defendant has sufficient contacts with a state to justify personal jurisdiction

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To determine whether a court has subject matter jurisdiction

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To determine whether a case should be heard in state or federal court

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To determine whether a plaintiff has a valid cause of action

Question 24

What is the primary purpose of choice-of-law rules?

Accepted Answer

To determine which state's law will apply to a particular case

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To determine which court has jurisdiction over a particular case

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To determine the outcome of a particular case

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To establish uniform laws for all states

Question 25

Which of the following is not a traditional method of conflict of laws?

Accepted Answer

Erie doctrine

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Lex loci contractus

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Lex loci delicti

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Lex fori

Question 26

What is the main purpose of the Erie doctrine?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that federal courts apply state law in diversity cases

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To ensure that state courts apply federal law in all cases

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To establish uniform laws for all states

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To give federal courts exclusive jurisdiction over all cases involving federal law

Question 27

Subject matter jurisdiction refers to the:

Accepted Answer

Power of a court to hear and decide a particular type of legal dispute.

Answer

Geographical area over which a court has authority.

Answer

Authority of a court over a particular person.

Question 28

A court's territorial jurisdiction is based on:

Accepted Answer

The physical location of the events giving rise to the lawsuit.

Answer

The incorporation of the business involved.

Answer

The residence of the defendant.

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of long-arm jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A state court exercising jurisdiction over a defendant who is domiciled in another state but has committed a tort in the forum state.

Answer

A federal district court exercising jurisdiction over a diversity case.

Question 30

A court's quasi in rem jurisdiction allows it to adjudicate:

Accepted Answer

Rights in property located within the court's territorial jurisdiction.

Answer

Rights in personam.

Answer

Rights in rem.

Question 31

A court's plenary personal jurisdiction allows it to adjudicate:

Accepted Answer

All claims against the defendant, even if they are unrelated to the forum state.

Answer

Only claims involving property located within the forum state.

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Only claims arising from the defendant's contacts with the forum state.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a recognized basis of personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Passing through a state

Answer

Domicile

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Physical presence in the state

Answer

Consent

Question 33

A court has subject matter jurisdiction over a case if:

Accepted Answer

The case involves a dispute within the court's authority

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The plaintiff has a strong legal argument

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The defendant is served with process

Question 34

Which of the following is a valid exercise of territorial jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

A crime committed within the state's borders

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A marriage performed on a military base overseas

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A tort committed in international waters

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A contract signed in another state

Question 35

Which of the following is a factor considered in determining whether a court has specific personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The nature and extent of the defendant's activities within the forum

Answer

The inconvenience of the parties

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The plaintiff's choice of forum

Question 36

The minimum contacts test for personal jurisdiction requires:

Accepted Answer

Sufficient contacts to justify the exercise of jurisdiction without offending traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice

Answer

A physical presence in the forum state

Question 37

Exclusive jurisdiction means that:

Accepted Answer

Only one court has authority to hear and decide a case

Answer

The defendant has the right to choose the forum

Answer

Multiple courts can hear and decide a case

Question 38

The Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment limits a state's exercise of personal jurisdiction to situations where:

Accepted Answer

The defendant has sufficient contacts with the state

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The plaintiff is a resident of the state

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The cause of action arose in the state

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a basis for establishing personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

Accepted Answer

Nationality of the defendant

Answer

Tortious act causing injury in the forum state

Answer

Physical presence in the forum state

Answer

Consent of the defendant

Question 40

Under the minimum contacts test for personal jurisdiction, which factor is NOT considered?

Accepted Answer

Defendant's financial resources

Answer

Physical presence in the forum state

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Foreseeability of consequences in the forum state

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Prior contacts with the forum state

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of specific subject matter jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Estate administration

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Criminal law

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Appellate review

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General civil matters

Question 42

What is a fundamental requirement for the exercise of territorial jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The crime must be committed within the territory

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The defendant must be a citizen of the territory

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The victim must be a citizen of the territory

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The court must have specific authorization from the sovereign

Question 43

What is a valid defense against personal jurisdiction based on consent?

Accepted Answer

Consent obtained under duress or coercion

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Lack of subject matter jurisdiction

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Defendant's minority status

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Improper service of process

Question 44

Which federal court has general subject matter jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

U.S. District Courts

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Bankruptcy Courts

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Appellate Courts

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State Supreme Courts

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when determining the reasonableness of exercising specific personal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Defendant's financial hardship

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Forum state's interest in the dispute

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Burden on the defendant

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Convenience of the parties

Question 46

Which type of jurisdiction involves seizing property within the court's territory?

Accepted Answer

Quasi-in-rem jurisdiction

Answer

Personal jurisdiction

Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a recognized general principle of international jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

The principle of exhaustion of local remedies

Answer

The territorial principle

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The protective principle

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The nationality principle

Question 48

A court's authority to hear a particular type of case, such as criminal or civil, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Subject matter jurisdiction

Answer

Territorial jurisdiction

Answer

Personal jurisdiction

Answer

In rem jurisdiction

Question 49

A defendant's minimum contacts with a state, sufficient to justify a court's exercise of personal jurisdiction, are defined by the:

Accepted Answer

Minimum Contacts Test

Answer

International Shoe Co. v. Washington

Answer

Pennoyer v. Neff

Answer

Long-Arm Statute

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the Minimum Contacts Test?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's intention to cause harm in the state

Answer

The defendant's purposeful availment of the privilege of conducting activities within the forum state

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The defendant's foreseeability that their actions would have consequences in the forum state

Question 51

A court's power to adjudicate over property located within its territory is known as:

Accepted Answer

In rem jurisdiction

Answer

Specific jurisdiction

Answer

Quasi in rem jurisdiction

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General jurisdiction

Question 52

A corporation's principal place of business and state of incorporation are factors relevant in establishing:

Accepted Answer

General personal jurisdiction

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Subject matter jurisdiction

Answer

Specific personal jurisdiction

Answer

In rem jurisdiction

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a long-arm statute?

Accepted Answer

A statute allowing a court to exercise jurisdiction over a defendant who commits a tortious act within the state

Answer

A statute defining the types of cases a court can hear

Question 54

A court's power to adjudicate over a claim that is closely related to a defendant's contacts with the forum state, but not directly related to the defendant's general business there, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Specific jurisdiction

Answer

General jurisdiction

Answer

Quasi in rem jurisdiction

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In rem jurisdiction

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the fairness of exercising jurisdiction over a defendant?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's wealth

Answer

The interest of the forum state

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The burden on the defendant

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The efficiency of the forum

Question 56

The concept of territorial jurisdiction refers to:

Accepted Answer

A court's authority to hear cases arising within its geographical boundaries

Answer

A court's authority to hear cases involving federal law

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A court's authority to hear cases involving foreign nationals

Question 57

A court's power to adjudicate over a defendant's property located within the forum state, even if the defendant is not physically present, is known as:

Accepted Answer

Quasi in rem jurisdiction

Answer

Specific jurisdiction

Answer

General jurisdiction

Answer

In rem jurisdiction