Question 1: Carlos, a citizen of California, is injured in an automobile accident in Arizona. Alex, the driver of the other vehicle is from New Mexico. If Carlos were to sue Alex, would this case be heard in federal or state court? What factors would determine what court has jurisdiction?Explain.
Question 2: Assuming Carlos' suit is in state court, briefly explain what procedure (steps) you must follow to bring the matter to trial.
Question 3: Norwest Trucking Corporation files suit in state court against Bob's Service Company(BSC) and wins, BSC appeals the court decision, asserting that the evidence presented at trial to support Norwests claim was so scanty that no reasonable jury could have found for the Plaintiff. Therefore, argues BSC, the appellate court should reverse the trial courts decision. Is the appellate court likely to reverse the trial courts findings with respect to the facts? Explain why or why not. What are an appellate courts options after reviewing a case?
Question 4: Ann operates Ann's Fruits & Vegetables, a small market stocked entirely with produce grown on her adjacent farm. Under what clause of the Constitution can the federal government regulate Ann's activities? What is Ann's best argument against federal regulation of her farm and business?