Local municipalities create their own laws called ordinances. 

Business partners Jared and Kelly have decided to dissolve their business, but they cannot agree on how to do so.  Jared sues Kelly for judicial dissolution.  The parties meet with a neutral third party to discuss settlement options and see if they can reach an agreement.  What process is Jared and Kelly participating in?

What is an order directing the Sheriff to seize property and/or assets of the defendant and sell non-exempt assets to pay the awarded money damages against him?

ABC Company is an online-only sales business that sells software for businesses to do their accounting.  ABC Company is incorporated, and has its priniciple place of business, in Delaware.  It has regular product sales in all fifty states, and markets it product in all states.  This year alone, ABC Company has had $500,000 in sales out of the State of Missouri.  Sally, a small business owner in Missouri, purchases the software online.  After using the software for six months, ABC company annouces a defect in its program.  It turns out that Sally has lost $50,000 because of the defect.  Sally decides to sue ABC company.  Does the state of Missouri have personal jurisdiction over ABC Company? (hint: use International Shoe and the “minimum contact” test in your answer).  Clearly state and apply the IRAC method in drafting your answer.

The Missouri Surpeme Court does not have to hear every case that is submitted for its review.

Venue refers to the court’s authority over a person or subject. 

Which of the following is a post trial motion?

When a judge writes an opinion that reaches the same conclusion as the majority opinion, but reaches that conclusion for different reasons, this is called a ______________ opinion. 

The lecture Exam IV covers chapters 12, 13, 15, & 16. Each student will receive a different and random set of 15 questions per module. The quiz consists of multiple choice questions for a maximum of 15 points per module, for a total of 124 points. In addition, you have 11 questions as extra points. You will have 120 minutes to complete the lecture exam, after which the exam will auto-submit with the questions you have answered in that 120-minute time frame. 

The ability to carry out a specific task using a particular technique or procedure is known as a(n) __________ skill.