Chapter Five

Question 0

Personal jurisdiction

Answer 0

Jurisdiction over the person.

Question 1

Subject matter jurisdiction

Answer 1

Jurisdiction over the type of case or claim.

Question 2

Federal questions

Answer 2

Issues of federal law justifying federal jurisdiction.

Question 3

Diversity jurisdiction

Answer 3

Jurisdiction based on diversity of citizenship.

Question 4

Amount in controversy

Answer 4

The amount in dispute. Measured for jurisdictional proposes by the prayer in the complaint or cross-complaint.

Question 5

Complaint

Answer 5

Pleading containing the allegations of the plaintiff against the defendant(s).

Question 6

Prayer

Answer 6

Portion of the pleading containing the relief sought.

Question 7

Attach

Answer 7

The point in time of an occurrence.

Question 8

Joinder

Answer 8

Incorporating more then one opposing party or cause in the same action.

Question 9

Cause of action

Answer 9

Facts which under substantive law constitute a right to recovery.

Question 10

Cross-claim

Answer 10

In state court, a claim by a defendant against any new or existing party; in federal court, a claim by a defendant against any new parties to the action.

Question 11

Exclusive jurisdiction

Answer 11

Jurisdiction limited to one court.

Question 12

Concurrent jurisdiction

Answer 12

Proper jurisdiction in more then one court, such as federal and state court.