What kind of jurisdiction do the U.S. federal district courts have over bankruptcy cases? Why is their jurisdiction described this way? What is the minimum number of bankruptcy courts that must be present in each federal judicial district?
What will be an ideal response?
The student should indicate that the term jurisdiction is defined as the power or authority of a court to hear and resolve a case. The student should discuss the fact that the U.S. district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases as they the only courts that may hear a particular type of case. The minimum number of bankruptcy courts required in each federal judicial district is one.
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A. Right the tortfeasor has to commit torts B. Legal justification to engage in otherwise tortious conduct to achieve a socially compelling goal C. Authority of governmental officials to commit torts against the public for the common good D. Legal justification of members of the public to engage in torts to protect themselves from the government
Which of the following is not a requirement for all common law marriages?
A. Parties must live together as husband and wife. B. Parties must sign a notarized agreement. C. Parties must hold themselves out to the public as husband and wife. D. Parties must be eligible to marry.
The tort of outrage is also called the tort of
a. negligence b. false arrest c. battery d. intentional infliction of emotional distress
If the requesting party does not specify a format for production of the documents, what form may the producing party use? What rules govern the format for production?
What will be an ideal response?