Question 1

In a jury trial, the judge is the trier of fact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B) The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C) A group of plaintiffs collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint. 
A) There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B) The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C) A group of plaintiffs collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint. C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of a court trial?

Accepted Answer

A) All civil cases are tried with a jury. 
B) The judge is the trier of fact in a jury trial. 
C) A jury is not required in a trial unless both parties request one. 
D) Prospective jurors are questioned by lawyers for each party. 
A) All civil cases are tried with a jury. 
B) The judge is the trier of fact in a jury trial. 
C) A jury is not required in a trial unless both parties request one. 
D) Prospective jurors are questioned by lawyers for each party. D

Question 4

Despite their interest in a lawsuit, third parties may not become parties to the lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the defendant's attorney 
B) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
C) The defendant's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
D) The defendant's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
A) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the defendant's attorney 
B) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
C) The defendant's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
D) The defendant's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the plaintiff's attorney.

Question 6

The motion for summary judgment alleges that if all the facts presented in the pleadings are taken as true, the party making the motion would win the lawsuit when the proper law is applied to these asserted facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why are pretrial hearings necessary, especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?

Accepted Answer

One of the major purposes of pretrial he

Question 9

A class action lawsuit is certified only if there is commonality among the plaintiffs' claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)________ is a document filed by the original plaintiff to answer the defendant's cross-complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) rejoinder 
B) answer 
C) reply 
D) plea 
A) rejoinder 
B) answer 
C) reply 
D) plea

Question 11

________ refers to the document a plaintiff files with the court that serves on the defendant to initiate a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) Complaint 
B) Order 
C) Appeal 
D) Rejoinder 
A) Complaint 
B) Order 
C) Appeal 
D) Rejoinder

Question 12

The statute of limitations establishes the period within which ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant 
B) a defendant must file a written answer against a plaintiff's complaint 
C) a defendant can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff 
D) a motion for judgment on the pleadings can be made by either party 
A) a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant 
B) a defendant must file a written answer against a plaintiff's complaint 
C) a defendant can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff 
D) a motion for judgment on the pleadings can be made by either party

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to the overturn of verdict when jury misconduct is detected?

Accepted Answer

A) remittitur 
B) judgment notwithstanding the verdict 
C) motion for summary judgment 
D) motion for judgment on the pleadings 
A) remittitur 
B) judgment notwithstanding the verdict 
C) motion for summary judgment 
D) motion for judgment on the pleadings

Question 14

Once a default judgment is established, the plaintiff only has to prove damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The state of Idaho has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions.Graham was injured by Alice in a car accident on January 1, 2011.If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15, 2013, which of the following is most likely to be the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) Graham is allowed to sue Alice after appealing for an extension of the statue of limitations. 
B) Graham is not allowed to sue Alice, having lost his right to sue her. 
C) Graham can sue Alice but will not receive damages. 
D) Graham can sue Alice but is not entitled to a jury trial. 
A) Graham is allowed to sue Alice after appealing for an extension of the statue of limitations. 
B) Graham is not allowed to sue Alice, having lost his right to sue her. 
C) Graham can sue Alice but will not receive damages. 
D) Graham can sue Alice but is not entitled to a jury trial.

Question 16

After the defendant's attorney completes his or her questions, the plaintiff's attorney can question the witness in a re- direct examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In a rejoinder, the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the rebuttal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An answer is the defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Accepted Answer

A) Depositions 
B) Rejoinders 
C) Interrogatories 
D) Summons 
A) Depositions 
B) Rejoinders 
C) Interrogatories 
D) Summons

Question 20

If two parties to a lawsuit can afford the finances to conduct a mini-trial, would it not be beneficial for them to conduct a complete court trial instead?

Accepted Answer

Mini-trials serve a useful purpose in th

Exam 3: Judicial,Alternative,and E-Dispute Resolution

In a jury trial, the judge is the trier of fact.

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Which of the following statements is true of a court trial?

Despite their interest in a lawsuit, third parties may not become parties to the lawsuit.

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

The motion for summary judgment alleges that if all the facts presented in the pleadings are taken as true, the party making the motion would win the lawsuit when the proper law is applied to these asserted facts.

Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

Why are pretrial hearings necessary, especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?

A class action lawsuit is certified only if there is commonality among the plaintiffs' claims.

A(n)________ is a document filed by the original plaintiff to answer the defendant's cross-complaint.

________ refers to the document a plaintiff files with the court that serves on the defendant to initiate a lawsuit.

The statute of limitations establishes the period within which ________.

Which of the following terms refers to the overturn of verdict when jury misconduct is detected?

Once a default judgment is established, the plaintiff only has to prove damages.

The state of Idaho has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions.Graham was injured by Alice in a car accident on January 1, 2011.If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15, 2013, which of the following is most likely to be the outcome?

After the defendant's attorney completes his or her questions, the plaintiff's attorney can question the witness in a re- direct examination.

In a rejoinder, the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the rebuttal.

An answer is the defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff.

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

If two parties to a lawsuit can afford the finances to conduct a mini-trial, would it not be beneficial for them to conduct a complete court trial instead?

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