BLW 302 Perez Exam 1 Study Guide
Solutions
Two Aspects of Stare Decisis - ANSWER-1. A court should not overturn its own precedents unless
there is a compelling reason to do so.
2. Decisions made by a higher court are binding on lower courts. Stands for "Let the Decision Stand" ex.
Brown v. Boa...
Plurality Opinion - ANSWER✔✔-an opinion that has the support of the largest number of judges, but less
than a majority of them
per curiam opinion - ANSWER✔✔-A unanimous opinion that does not indicate which judge wrote it.
juristiction - ANSWER✔✔-The authority of a court to hear and decide a specific action
In personam jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-jurisdiction over the parties to a lawsuit. OVER THE PARTIES
In Rem Jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-Court jurisdiction over a defendant's property. OVER THE THINGS like
property
Long-Arm statutes - ANSWER✔✔-Courts use long-arm statutes for nonresident parties based on
activities that took place within the state. Defendant must have minimum contacts. Minimum contacts is
the test, Gucci Case
Corporate Contacts - ANSWER✔✔-Corporations are normally subject to personal jurisdiction in the state
in which they are incorporated, have their principal office, and/or are doing business
Subject Matter Jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-authority of a court to decide a particular kind of dispute.
What the case is about
Courts of original jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔-trial courts that hear cases for the first time and determine
issues of fact and law
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