Question 1

To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The act of people interested in the lawsuit joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of deposition?

Accepted Answer

A) A deposition has to be a written statement. 
B) A witness' deposition is voluntary and not pursuant to a court order. 
C) Deposition is given post trial. 
D) A deponent is given a chance to correct his or her deposition. 
A) A deposition has to be a written statement. 
B) A witness' deposition is voluntary and not pursuant to a court order. 
C) Deposition is given post trial. 
D) A deponent is given a chance to correct his or her deposition.

Question 4

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A mini-trial is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are jury instructions?

Accepted Answer

A) instructions from the jury to the plaintiff's attorney about settling a case before trial 
B) instructions from jury informing the judge on what grounds the case can be dismissed 
C) instructions to the jury from both parties over the duration within which the case has to be settled 
D) instructions to inform the jury about what law to apply when they decide the case 
A) instructions from the jury to the plaintiff's attorney about settling a case before trial 
B) instructions from jury informing the judge on what grounds the case can be dismissed 
C) instructions to the jury from both parties over the duration within which the case has to be settled 
D) instructions to inform the jury about what law to apply when they decide the case

Question 7

The appealing party in an appeal is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) appellate 
B) appellee 
C) respondent 
D) petitioner 
A) appellate 
B) appellee 
C) respondent 
D) petitioner

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination. 
B) The defendant's attorney examines the witnesses during re-direct examination. 
C) The defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination. 
D) Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination. 
A) The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination. 
B) The defendant's attorney examines the witnesses during re-direct examination. 
C) The defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination. 
D) Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination.

Question 9

In which of the following cases is a default judgment entered?

Accepted Answer

A) A defendant admits all the allegations in the complaint. 
B) There is insufficient evidence to resolve the dispute. 
C) The court believes that the lawsuit can be settled before/without trial. 
D) A defendant does not file a written response to a plaintiff's complaint. 
A) A defendant admits all the allegations in the complaint. 
B) There is insufficient evidence to resolve the dispute. 
C) The court believes that the lawsuit can be settled before/without trial. 
D) A defendant does not file a written response to a plaintiff's complaint.

Question 10

A plaintiff can appeal for the extension of the statute of limitations and sue the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Differentiate between trials with and without jury.

Accepted Answer

Pursuant to the Seventh Amendment to the

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) closing argument 
B) rejoinder 
C) cross-examination 
D) re-direct examination 
A) closing argument 
B) rejoinder 
C) cross-examination 
D) re-direct examination

Question 13

In a civil case John Deer vs.Jane Doe, the judge finds that the jury was swayed by the fact that Jane Doe was a woman when passing the verdict in her favor.Owing to this, the judge reduces the damages awarded to Jane by $20, 000.This act is called ________.

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

After a witness is sworn in, he or she is cross-examined by the plaintiff's attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a method of alternative dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A) pretrial hearing 
B) settlement conference 
C) appeal 
D) fact- finding 
A) pretrial hearing 
B) settlement conference 
C) appeal 
D) fact- finding

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A) To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court. 
B) If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgment is entered against him or her. 
C) A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages. 
D) A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability. 
A) To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court. 
B) If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgment is entered against him or her. 
C) A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages. 
D) A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability.

Question 17

A plaintiff who believes that he or she has been injured by the defendant can file a cross-complaint against the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)of 1925?

Accepted Answer

A) The FAA restricts parties from obtaining a court order to compel arbitration with an arbitration agreement. 
B) The FAA restricts federal courts from hearing issues of law that have been decided by an arbitrator. 
C) The FAA provides that arbitration agreements involving commerce are revocable contracts under ordinary circumstances. 
D) Breach of contract cases and tort claims are not candidates for arbitration as per the FAA. 
A) The FAA restricts parties from obtaining a court order to compel arbitration with an arbitration agreement. 
B) The FAA restricts federal courts from hearing issues of law that have been decided by an arbitrator. 
C) The FAA provides that arbitration agreements involving commerce are revocable contracts under ordinary circumstances. 
D) Breach of contract cases and tort claims are not candidates for arbitration as per the FAA.

Question 19

Which of the following statements best represents the distinction between binding and nonbinding arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike nonbinding arbitration, binding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of a judge. 
B) If the arbitration is nonbinding, the decision and award of the arbitrator can be appealed to the courts. 
C) A nonbinding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of the jury. 
D) A nonbinding arbitration implies that the arbitrator's decision must be reinforced by the courts. 
A) Unlike nonbinding arbitration, binding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of a judge. 
B) If the arbitration is nonbinding, the decision and award of the arbitrator can be appealed to the courts. 
C) A nonbinding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of the jury. 
D) A nonbinding arbitration implies that the arbitrator's decision must be reinforced by the courts.

Question 20

Rita Fuller and Robert Morgan are contending parties to a lawsuit involving the division of their inheritance from their grandmother.They wish to settle their case out of court.Rita and Robert engage in discussions and bargaining with the presence of their attorneys and finally conclude that Robert keeps 60 percent of the inheritance while Rita gets the remainder.In this scenario, the ________ method of alternative dispute resolution is used.

Accepted Answer

A) negotiation 
B) arbitration 
C) mini-trial 
D) mediation 
A) negotiation 
B) arbitration 
C) mini-trial 
D) mediation

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

To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court.

The act of people interested in the lawsuit joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called arbitration.

Which of the following statements is true of deposition?

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

A mini-trial is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.

What are jury instructions?

The appealing party in an appeal is called a(n)________.

Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?

In which of the following cases is a default judgment entered?

A plaintiff can appeal for the extension of the statute of limitations and sue the defendant.

Differentiate between trials with and without jury.

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

In a civil case John Deer vs.Jane Doe, the judge finds that the jury was swayed by the fact that Jane Doe was a woman when passing the verdict in her favor.Owing to this, the judge reduces the damages awarded to Jane by $20, 000.This act is called ________.

After a witness is sworn in, he or she is cross-examined by the plaintiff's attorney.

Which of the following is a method of alternative dispute resolution?

Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?

A plaintiff who believes that he or she has been injured by the defendant can file a cross-complaint against the defendant.

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)of 1925?

Which of the following statements best represents the distinction between binding and nonbinding arbitration?

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