In Reading the Title of a Case, Smith V

question 4

Multiple Choice

In reading the title of a case, Smith v. Jones :

• A) Smith is the plaintiff.
• B) Jones is the plaintiff.
• C) the determination of who is the plaintiff depends on the level of the court at which the case is being heard.
• D) it is not always possible to determine from the case title which party is the plaintiff.

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Definitions:

Impartiality

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Internal Factors

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