BUSN 323 VCU - Exam 1 Study Guide
Solutions
Law - ANSWER-Consists of rules that regulate the conducts of individuals, businesses, and
organizations in society.
Common Law - ANSWER-Part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent
rather than statutes; the body of law devel...
Complaint - ANSWER✔✔-Initial pleading by the plaintiff. Documents are filed in the case include: whom,
reasons for filing suit, and amount of damages sought.
Once served, the defendant has _______ days to file a response. - ANSWER✔✔-21-30.
(21 for state, 30 for federal.)
Jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-Ability of the court to hear the suit.
Subject matter jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-The requirement that a given court have power to hear the
specific kind of claim that is brought to that court.
IE
Suing tenant from Richmond in Roanoke
Bankruptcy court only has the authority to hear bankruptcy cases.
In personam - ANSWER✔✔-"making it personal"
refers to courts' power to adjudicate matters directed against a party
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