Ncsu Mie 305 Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3) 115 Questions With 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024

substantive law {Ans: The law that is used to decide disputes}What are the rules about discovery of internal computer documents and records that a party may have which it does not wish to release to the opposing side in litigation because they may be embarrassing or weaken that party's legal position? {Ans: Evidence that can not be presented to the jury or decision maker for any of a variety of reasons: it was improperly obtained, it is prejudicial (the prejudicial value outweighs the probative value), it is hearsay, it is not relevant to the case, etc.}What's the significance of the World-Wide Volkswagen (and International Shoe) case in explaining when long-arm jurisdiction is appropriate to use? {Ans: A state court could only exercise in personam jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant when that defendant has "minimum contacts" with the state. And if D's conduct was such that it could "reasonably expect to be haled into court" in the forum state, and that doing so does not "offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice."}general jurisdiction of courts {Ans: the workhorses of their system. Have the power to hear any civil/criminal cases.}Why has the US experienced an "orgy