Question

1. Kari and Lillian, who are citizens of Mississippi, are involved in a case related to the adoption of their child. Over this case, Mississippi state courts have​

	a.	​concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts.
	b.	​concurrent jurisdiction with other state courts.
	c.	​exclusive jurisdiction.
	d.	​no jurisdiction.

D’Antoni files a suit in a federal district court against Enya. D’Antoni loses the suit, appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and loses again. D’Antoni asks the United States Supreme Court to hear the case. The Court is​

	a.	​not required to hear the case.
	b.	required to hear the case because D’Antoni lost in a federal court.​
	c.	​required to hear the case because D’Antoni lost in a lower court.
	d.	​required to hear the case because it is an appeal.

Emily retains Michael, an attorney, on a contingency-fee basis to seek $1 million in damages in a personal-injury suit against Prescription Pharmaceuticals Inc. Emily wins. She must pay​

	a.	​court costs and other expenses, but not Michael’s fee.
	b.	​Michael’s fee, court costs, and other expenses.
	c.	​Michael’s fee only.
	d.	​neither Michael’s fee nor court costs and other expenses.

Answer 1

Ans) the correct option is c. exclusive jurisdiction

Ans) the correct option is a. not required to hear the case.

Ans) the correct option is b) Michael's fee, court costs, and other expenses