Question

Sam, a citizen of Tennessee, files a suit in a Tennessee state court against United Sales Corporation, a Wyoming company that does business in Tennessee. The court has original jurisdiction, which means that

a. the case is being heard for the first time.
b. the court does not have concurrent jurisdiction.
c. the court has standing.
d. the court has venue.

Answer 1

Answer: .The correct answer is a). the case is being heard for the first time.

Explanation: A court has original jurisdiction over a case when a case is being heard for the first time.

This cases are heard directly without any intermediary or appellate review.

Answer 2

Answer: A. The case is being heard for the first time.

Explanation: when a court has original jurisdiction, according to common law systems, the e said court has the power to hear the case for the first time. It refers to the court which first hears the case. Having the authority to try a case, it is the court's authority to hear the claim/case in the first instance, rather than on appeal. This in contrast to appellate jurisdiction wherein a higher court hears and reviews the decision of a lower court.