List the requirements for filing a lawsuit in a federal court Review the summary of the courts on page 43 of the book. Then, I have a lawsuit against a business in Tennessee. They breached a contract with my company. Presume that there is jurisdiction, and venue is proper. Tell me the path of my lawsuit from the original court to the US Supreme Court, presuming I file in a California, first in federal court and then in state court. (Tell me what court to file in, and what court I will appeal to each time I lose. :) ) What purpose does the United States Courts of Appeals serve? Describe at least 5 steps in the civil procedure process when a claim is made by one person against another. Define discovery (in litigation) and name 3 kinds of discovery. Name 4 types of ways to resolve a business dispute, and tell me at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each. Type of Dispute Resolution Negotiation Mediation Description Personal discussions between 2 parties w or w/o lawyers 1 Advantage Much cheaper and faster than the alternatives 1 Advantage May save the customer relationship 1 Disadvantage Very personal at first, feelings stop a deal from being made