Author Question: Timberline Lumber, Inc, sued Teal Developers, Inc, because Teal had failed to pay a 43,000 bill owed ... (Read 27 times)

geodog55 · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

Timberline Lumber, Inc, sued Teal Developers, Inc, because Teal had failed to pay a 43,000 bill owed to Timberline. Both companies are incorporated in Montana and operate only in Montana. Timberline lost at the trial and now wants to appeal the decision. Answer the following questions: a. What court would have jurisdiction over the suit? b. Who is the plaintiff? Who is the defendant? c. On appeal, who is the appellant? d. What grounds would cause the appellate court to reverse?

Question 2

Why are religious standards frequently suggested for comparison as ethical standards for individuals and organizations?

rleezy04 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The case would be brought in the general trial court in Montana. Timberline is the plaintiff and Teal is the defendant. On appeal, Timberline is the appellant. The trial court must have committed a reversible error such as admitting evidence that should not have been admitted or giving incorrect jury instructions or allowing a biased juror to participate.

Answer to Question 2

Religious standards are absolute standards. As such, these standards do not change through time so they can always be used. It is also easier to compare a company's ethical code or standards against a fixed - rather than relative - standard. Many religious standards also speak to economic issues as well.