The objectives below are tasks that you should be able to complete following the chapter coverage, or questions that you should be able to answer.

Chapter 2 - The Court System

2. Explain the concept of jurisdiction

    a. Apply the rules of  jurisdiction over the person (in personam jurisdiction)

        1) Apply the rules of long arm statutes and minimum contacts

        2) Explain Case 2.1, Mastondrea v. Occidental Hotels Management S.A.   

        1) Explain the concepts of:

                a) General versus limited jurisdiction

                b) Original versus appellate jurisdiction

                c) Federal question, diversity of citizenship, and exclusive versus concurrent jurisdiction

    c. Apply jurisdiction concepts to Internet activities

    d. Explain venue, standing to sue, and justiciable controversy

3. Diagram the basics of the federal court system and the typical state court system

    a. Identify specific aspects of the Arkansas court structure, including the Arkansas small claims court (the "District Court")

    b. Explain the writ of certiorari

4. Describe the American adversarial system of justice

5. Explain attorney fee arrangements

6. Describe pre-litigation and litigation activities following exhibit 2-3

    a. Contrast party pleadings versus service of process

    b. Apply the rules of default judgment, as illustrated in Case 2.2, Cruz v. Fagor America

    c. Explain summary judgments and motions to dismiss

    d. Explain discovery tools

    e. Explain the right to a jury trial, jury selection, rules of evidence, burdens of proof, and judgments n.o.v.

7. Explain the appeal process

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