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BLAW 3310 Practice QuizzesJohn sues Bill for his car wreck injuries and wins a judgement in his favor for $40,000. Bill pays nothing. John can obtain a _____________ from the judge toforce a sale of Bill's property. If Bill's property is sold for $25,000 and the sheriff charges $5,000 to John in costs to conduct the sale of the property, then Bill still owes John _____________.
a) Writ of certiorari . . . $20,000
b) Writ of execution . . . $20,000
c) Injunction . . . $15,0000
d) Writ of execution . . . $15,000 - answer b) Writ of execution . . . $20,000
Ellen and Kitty are sisters in Texas. Ellen lives in Tarrant county. Kitty lives in Harris County. They inherit a 200-acre tract of land located in Denton County. Each claim 100% ownership of the property. Ellen decides to file a lawsuit to determine who has title (ownership) of the land. Under principles of "in rem" jurisdiction and Texas venue rules, the lawsuit must be filled in _____________.
a) Denton County
b) Harris County
c) Tarrant County
d) All the above are correct - answer a) Denton County
In what famous US Supreme Court case in 1954 did the court overturn its prior decision.
Pless v. Ferguson and expressly NOT apply the principle of stare decisis?
a) Citizens United vs. Federal Election Comittee
b) Heart of Atlanta Motel case
c) Brown vs. Board of Eduacation
d) Katzenbach vs. McClung - answer c) Brown vs. Board of Eduacation
Which statement below is true?
a) Federal district court judges hear and decide only civil cases
b) Federal district court judges hear and decide both criminal and civil cases.
c) Each Texas state district court judge hears and decides civil and criminal cases.
d) Texas state district judges are appointed for life and not elected - answer b) Federal district court judges hear and decide both criminal and civil cases.
Which court below has only original jurisdiction?
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