Question 1

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Accepted Answer

State court-when complaint and

Question 2

Ask the clerk of court what documents are needed for filing a lawsuit in a state court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The judge enters a default judgment for a sum certain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Outline the procedure for service of summons in your state. Are there special forms for request of service?

Accepted Answer

This answer will var

Question 5

At the time of filing an action, paralegals should know

Accepted Answer

A)  the type of service to be used and who needs to be served. 
B)  all addresses for the defendant. 
C)  all the newspapers needed for publication. 
D)  what evidence will be presented at trial. 
A)  the type of service to be used and who needs to be served. 
B)  all addresses for the defendant. 
C)  all the newspapers needed for publication. 
D)  what evidence will be presented at trial.

Question 6

Who is usually immune from service of process? Speculate on why this is so.

Accepted Answer

Defendants and witnesses attending or tr

Question 7

If a hearing is to be held on an application for entry of a default judgment, notice of the hearing must be given to the adverse party before the hearing.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 days 
B)  3 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  1 day 
A)  5 days 
B)  3 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  1 day

Question 8

A default judgment against one defendant may preclude proceeding against other defendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Filing the complaint

Accepted Answer

A)  is the process described as the beginning of an investigation of a lawsuit. 
B)  marks the official beginning of the case in the federal system. 
C)  is always the official beginning of a case. 
D)  is never the beginning of a case. 
A)  is the process described as the beginning of an investigation of a lawsuit. 
B)  marks the official beginning of the case in the federal system. 
C)  is always the official beginning of a case. 
D)  is never the beginning of a case.

Question 10

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Accepted Answer

State court-when complaint and

Question 11

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why is it important to confirm the method of service of process with the attorney before filing?

Accepted Answer

Documents delivered to the cle

Question 13

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A benefit of court e-filing systems is accessibility from outside the law office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the

Accepted Answer

A)  attorney. 
B)  judge. 
C)  clerk of court. 
D)  defendant. 
A)  attorney. 
B)  judge. 
C)  clerk of court. 
D)  defendant.

Question 16

Research your state statutes and pertinent cases to determine the most common factual situations that are sufficient to set aside a default judgment. According to the law, what should the court consider in determining whether a default judgment should be set aside?

Accepted Answer

Motions to set aside a default judgment

Question 17

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically

Accepted Answer

A)  if the initial summons was electronic. 
B)  in all cases. 
C)  if the person served has given written consent. 
D)  if an attempt to serve paper documents has failed. 
A)  if the initial summons was electronic. 
B)  in all cases. 
C)  if the person served has given written consent. 
D)  if an attempt to serve paper documents has failed.

Question 18

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

Accepted Answer

Some jurisdictions allow only

Question 19

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are five techniques or sources for locating hard-to-find defendants?

Accepted Answer

If you are trying to ascertain the regis

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Ask the clerk of court what documents are needed for filing a lawsuit in a state court.

The judge enters a default judgment for a sum certain.

Outline the procedure for service of summons in your state. Are there special forms for request of service?

At the time of filing an action, paralegals should know

Who is usually immune from service of process? Speculate on why this is so.

If a hearing is to be held on an application for entry of a default judgment, notice of the hearing must be given to the adverse party before the hearing.

A default judgment against one defendant may preclude proceeding against other defendants.

Filing the complaint

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

Why is it important to confirm the method of service of process with the attorney before filing?

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

A benefit of court e-filing systems is accessibility from outside the law office.

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the

Research your state statutes and pertinent cases to determine the most common factual situations that are sufficient to set aside a default judgment. According to the law, what should the court consider in determining whether a default judgment should be set aside?

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

What are five techniques or sources for locating hard-to-find defendants?

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Ask the clerk of court what documents are needed for filing a lawsuit in a state court.

The judge enters a default judgment for a sum certain.

Outline the procedure for service of summons in your state. Are there special forms for request of service?

At the time of filing an action, paralegals should know

Who is usually immune from service of process? Speculate on why this is so.

If a hearing is to be held on an application for entry of a default judgment, notice of the hearing must be given to the adverse party before the hearing.

A default judgment against one defendant may preclude proceeding against other defendants.

Filing the complaint

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

Why is it important to confirm the method of service of process with the attorney before filing?

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

A benefit of court e-filing systems is accessibility from outside the law office.

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the

Research your state statutes and pertinent cases to determine the most common factual situations that are sufficient to set aside a default judgment. According to the law, what should the court consider in determining whether a default judgment should be set aside?

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

What are five techniques or sources for locating hard-to-find defendants?

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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