Question 1
A plaintiff sues a defendant in federal district court in West Virginia, invoking diversity jurisdiction. The court must decide whether to apply West Virginia's modified comparative fault statute or a different rule of decision. Which doctrine governs the court's choice?
Correct Answer:
The Erie doctrine, requiring the federal court to apply state substantive law
Question 2
An out-of-state corporation sells products through an interactive website and ships goods directly to West Virginia residents. A West Virginia buyer injured by a defective product sues the corporation in West Virginia state court. Under which test is personal jurisdiction analyzed?
Correct Answer:
Whether the corporation has minimum contacts with West Virginia such that exercising jurisdiction comports with due process
Question 3
Under the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure, within how many days after service of the complaint must a defendant generally serve an answer?
Correct Answer:
20 days
Question 4
A plaintiff files suit in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia. The defendant believes venue is improper. Which West Virginia court is the general trial court of original jurisdiction where most civil actions, including this one, are filed?
Correct Answer:
The Circuit Court
Question 5
A defendant moves to dismiss a complaint under West Virginia Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim. In ruling on the motion, the court must:
Correct Answer:
Accept the factual allegations of the complaint as true and view them in the light most favorable to the plaintiff
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