- •The american legal system
- •Vocabulary
- •Unit 1 Part 2. Jurisdiction and Systems of Courts
- •Vocabulary
- •Where Do Court Cases Come From?
- •Match the terms on the left (1-7) with their definitions on the right (a-g).
- •Complete the sentences using the terms from exercise 4(a).
- •Match the terms on the left (1-9) with their definitions on the right (a-I).
- •Complete the sentences using the terms from exercise 5 (a).
- •Compare the sentences. What meaning do the underlined grammatical structures have? Translate the sentences.
- •Compare the sentences. What meaning do the underlined grammatical structures have? Translate the sentences.
Match the terms on the left (1-7) with their definitions on the right (a-g).
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subject matter jurisdiction |
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the power of a court to hear only certain types of cases, or those in which the amount in controversy is below a certain sum or that is subject to exceptions |
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personal jurisdiction |
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a type of subject-matter jurisdiction in US civil procedure in which a United States district court hears a civil case involving parties that are diverse in citizenship, either because they are citizens of different states or non-US citizens; such actions are also available to corporations and other institutions |
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general jurisdiction |
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the court's authority to determine a claim affecting a specific person |
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limited jurisdiction |
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the exercise of federal-court power over claims arising under the U.S. Constitution, an act of Congress, or a treaty |
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diversity jurisdiction |
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the power of a court to hear a particular case
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federal question jurisdiction |
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the authority of a court to hear either a particular type of case or a case relating to a particular subject |
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proper jurisdiction |
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the court's authority to hear all kinds of cases, which arise within its geographic area |
Complete the sentences using the terms from exercise 4(a).
All of the facts and witnesses are in one jurisdiction, Louisiana, so you might conclude that the _______________ for the suit is Louisiana.
A small claims court only has ______________ of claims up to a certain dollar amount
Within the U.S., most courts are courts of ________________. For example, bankruptcy court is a limited jurisdiction court as it can hear only bankruptcy cases.
A court of ______________ is one that can hear different types of cases like a tort case, a contracts law case, or any number of other related cases.
____________________ refers to a federal court's exercise of authority over a case involving parties who are citizens of different states and an amount in controversy greater than a statutory minimum.
Unlike diversity jurisdiction, which is based on the parties coming from different states, ______________________ no longer has any amount in controversy requirement - Congress eliminated this requirement in actions against the United States in 1976, and in all federal question cases in 1980.
The court must have ____________________ over a person in order to try a case against that specific individual
Exercise 5.
Match the terms on the left (1-9) with their definitions on the right (a-I).
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legal remedy |
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an established course for judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of the individual |
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strict liability |
b. |
the place of the permanent dwelling to which a person intends to return despite temporary abodes elsewhere or momentary absences |
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due process |
c. |
the court which holds the original trial as distinguished from a court of appeals |
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enabling legislation |
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the care, control, and maintenance of a child, which a court may award to one of the parents following a divorce or separation proceeding |
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constitutional limitation |
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a method of delivering justice with regard to a person or entity's legal rights |
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civil procedure |
f. |
provision of a constitution that restricts the powers of a governmental branch, officer, or unit |
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child custody |
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absolute legal responsibility for an injury that can be imposed on the wrongdoer without proof of carelessness or fault |
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trial court |
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legislation that gives appropriate authorities powers to implement or enforce the law |
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legal residence |
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the body of law that sets out the rules and standards that courts follow when adjudicating civil lawsuits |