Learning Objectives
After studying this module, you should be able to:
- Describe the functions and structure of the primary trial and appellate courts in the state and federal court systems
- Compare the subject matter jurisdiction of the federal and state courts
- Explain personal jurisdiction and the application of “long arm” statutes
- Distinguish between
- state and federal subject matter jurisdiction
- personal and subject matter jurisdiction
- exclusive and concurrent jurisdiction
Explain how “standing” and “venue” operate to limit jurisdiction
Distinguish between “forum-selection” and “choice of law” clauses in contracts and explain why the parties might choose to include them.