Question 1

Language in the complaint needs to

Accepted Answer

A)  prove the plaintiff's case. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  address possible defenses. 
D)  state the law. 
A)  prove the plaintiff's case. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  address possible defenses. 
D)  state the law.

Question 2

Requirements for class action suits include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the action of the adverse party is inconsistent toward members of the class. 
B)  the members of the class are too numerous for joinder. 
C)  the representative will protect the interests of the class. 
D)  there are common questions of law and fact. 
A)  the action of the adverse party is inconsistent toward members of the class. 
B)  the members of the class are too numerous for joinder. 
C)  the representative will protect the interests of the class. 
D)  there are common questions of law and fact.

Question 3

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Pleading rules and procedures

Question 4

What does an attorney certify in signing a complaint where verification is not required?

Accepted Answer

When an attorney signs a compl

Question 5

Discuss the reasons for joining parties and the limits to joinder. What federal rules govern joinder of parties?

Accepted Answer

Federal Rules 19, 20, and 21 govern join

Question 6

What is the purpose of an appendix to a complaint? What is the proper way to reference either an exhibit or an appendix?

Accepted Answer

An appendix to a complaint references th

Question 7

Language in the complaint needs to

Accepted Answer

A)  prove the plaintiff's case. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  address possible defenses. 
D)  state the law. 
A)  prove the plaintiff's case. 
B)  be assertive. 
C)  address possible defenses. 
D)  state the law.

Question 8

Money sought as punishment for malicious conduct is

Accepted Answer

A)  special damages. 
B)  specific performance 
C)  exemplary damages. 
D)  prohibitory injunctions. 
A)  special damages. 
B)  specific performance 
C)  exemplary damages. 
D)  prohibitory injunctions.

Question 9

Determine your jurisdiction's requirements for demanding a jury trial in a civil complaint.
Summarize the requirements and place in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

This answer will var

Question 10

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Pleading rules and procedures

Question 11

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure cover pleadings contents in

Accepted Answer

A)  Rule 10. 
B)  Rule 14. 
C)  Rule 8. 
D)  Rule 25. 
A)  Rule 10. 
B)  Rule 14. 
C)  Rule 8. 
D)  Rule 25.

Question 13

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A person shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without

Accepted Answer

A)  capacity. 
B)  verification. 
C)  due process of law. 
D)  litigation. 
A)  capacity. 
B)  verification. 
C)  due process of law. 
D)  litigation.

Question 15

Your attorney is not sure whether she wants to file the Forrester matter in state court or federal court. Prepare a memorandum using your state and federal case law to determine what options are available in deciding in which court to file the complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answers will vary among students and

Question 16

A poorly drafted complaint can cause dismissal of the suit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Class-action suits require that

Accepted Answer

A)  the action of the adverse party is inconsistent toward members of the class. 
B)  members of the class claim the same amount of damages. 
C)  the representative is chosen by a majority vote of the class. 
D)  there are common questions of law and fact. 
A)  the action of the adverse party is inconsistent toward members of the class. 
B)  members of the class claim the same amount of damages. 
C)  the representative is chosen by a majority vote of the class. 
D)  there are common questions of law and fact.

Question 18

It is up to the drafter of the complaint to decide whether privacy concerns should limit personal identification information on the document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The wherefore clause contains the rule of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jurisdictional amount must be alleged in federal question complaints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Language in the complaint needs to

Requirements for class action suits include all of the following except

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

What does an attorney certify in signing a complaint where verification is not required?

Discuss the reasons for joining parties and the limits to joinder. What federal rules govern joinder of parties?

What is the purpose of an appendix to a complaint? What is the proper way to reference either an exhibit or an appendix?

Language in the complaint needs to

Money sought as punishment for malicious conduct is

Determine your jurisdiction's requirements for demanding a jury trial in a civil complaint. Summarize the requirements and place in your systems folder.

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure cover pleadings contents in

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

A person shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without

Your attorney is not sure whether she wants to file the Forrester matter in state court or federal court. Prepare a memorandum using your state and federal case law to determine what options are available in deciding in which court to file the complaint.

A poorly drafted complaint can cause dismissal of the suit.

Class-action suits require that

It is up to the drafter of the complaint to decide whether privacy concerns should limit personal identification information on the document.

The wherefore clause contains the rule of law.

Jurisdictional amount must be alleged in federal question complaints.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 4: Drafting the Complaint

Language in the complaint needs to

Requirements for class action suits include all of the following except

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

What does an attorney certify in signing a complaint where verification is not required?

Discuss the reasons for joining parties and the limits to joinder. What federal rules govern joinder of parties?

What is the purpose of an appendix to a complaint? What is the proper way to reference either an exhibit or an appendix?

Language in the complaint needs to

Money sought as punishment for malicious conduct is

Determine your jurisdiction's requirements for demanding a jury trial in a civil complaint. Summarize the requirements and place in your systems folder.

Why is it necessary to research local practice in drafting complaints in a particular state jurisdiction?

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure cover pleadings contents in

It's best to avoid the archaic language found in some legal forms when you draft documents.

A person shall not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without

Your attorney is not sure whether she wants to file the Forrester matter in state court or federal court. Prepare a memorandum using your state and federal case law to determine what options are available in deciding in which court to file the complaint.

A poorly drafted complaint can cause dismissal of the suit.

Class-action suits require that

It is up to the drafter of the complaint to decide whether privacy concerns should limit personal identification information on the document.

The wherefore clause contains the rule of law.

Jurisdictional amount must be alleged in federal question complaints.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters