Chapter 4

Question 1

Negotiation requires the use of a neutral third party to facilitate a settlement.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The federal courts are superior to the state courts and only hear cases on appeal from the state courts.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A trial court’s ability to directly observe witnesses’ gestures, demeanor, and other nonverbal behavior supports the decision of an appellate court to:

Answer 3

defer to the trial court’s findings on questions of fact.

Question 4

A decision on a question of state law is final when:

Answer 4

the state’s highest court makes a decision.

Question 5

Carl and David resolve their dispute over Carl’s real property by having a neutral third party render a binding decision. This is:

Answer 5

Arbitration