Civil Lit 1 - Week 3 Self Test

Jurisdiction is the power of the court to hear a case.  Venue is the geographic area where the court case may be heard. 

Difference between jurisdiction and venue is that you would never waive The right to waive the right to object to jurisdiction (can always object tojurisdiction) even last minute.  Venue must be objected toblunt only in a timely manner.  If you fail to waive you lose the right to waive venue.

• Diversity of Citizenship
• Federal .....
• Exclusive jurisdiction

• No oral argument
• Yes there is a presentation of evidence - facts
• There is a judge and/or jury
• The verdict is converted into a judgment.

• Oral argument
• No new evidence presented
• There is a  review panel - 3 justices that affirm, reverse, or remand the decision.
• Brought to apellate court to review for errors of law or abuse of discression.

• 1. Mutual agreement
• 2. 
• 3. Legal capacity
• 4. ? Value subject matter