Chapter Questions
What are the sources of a court’s authority?
How does a court obtain personal jurisdiction over the plaintiff and thedefendant?
How does a cause of action differ from a claim?
How can an established rule of law be overruled?
What jurisdictional issues must a court consider in determining whether ithas jurisdiction in a particular case?
Why do courts preclude plaintiffs from splitting causes of action?
What are the essential elements to every cause of action?
Who benefits from the application of the res judicata doctrine?
What is the purpose of an appellate court?
How do declaratory judgment actions differ from other civil actions?