Question 1

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when serving a corporation, proper service is made on

Accepted Answer

A)  any employee. 
B)  the CEO only. 
C)  an agent. 
D)  corporate headquarters. 
A)  any employee. 
B)  the CEO only. 
C)  an agent. 
D)  corporate headquarters.

Question 2

What are the applicable rules and procedures for obtaining a default judgment? How and why may a default judgment be set aside?

Accepted Answer

Rule 55 is the applicable rule. The firs

Question 3

After class discussion on locating difficult-to-find defendants, add additional techniques to the
Checklist for Locating Defendants. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

After our class discussion on locating d

Question 4

Service of process can be effected on a

Accepted Answer

A)  resident of the county in which the court has jurisdiction. 
B)  defendant brought into the state by force. 
C)  witness attending a trial. 
D)  defendant fraudulently served process. 
A)  resident of the county in which the court has jurisdiction. 
B)  defendant brought into the state by force. 
C)  witness attending a trial. 
D)  defendant fraudulently served process.

Question 5

The best source for finding out for the first time what documents are needed in a state court is

Accepted Answer

A)  your systems folder checklist. 
B)  the clerk of court. 
C)  another paralegal. 
D)  a reference book of forms. 
A)  your systems folder checklist. 
B)  the clerk of court. 
C)  another paralegal. 
D)  a reference book of forms.

Question 6

Documents to file a lawsuit must be delivered to the clerk of court in person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You always have the option of filing documents the traditional way with paper rather than e-filing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Service of process

Accepted Answer

A)  is necessary before a default judgment can be entered. 
B)  establishes personal jurisdiction. 
C)  officially notifies the defendant of the lawsuit. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is necessary before a default judgment can be entered. 
B)  establishes personal jurisdiction. 
C)  officially notifies the defendant of the lawsuit. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

A defendant who returns waiver of service waives defenses and objections to the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A hearing on an application for default judgment requires

Accepted Answer

A)  no special preparation. 
B)  evidence to prove amount of damages. 
C)  20 days' notice. 
D)  defendant's testimony. 
A)  no special preparation. 
B)  evidence to prove amount of damages. 
C)  20 days' notice. 
D)  defendant's testimony.

Question 11

Define in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction. Who is served process in an in rem action?

Accepted Answer

An in rem action is an action involving

Question 12

Define substituted and constructive service of process.

Accepted Answer

In such cases, many jurisdictions author

Question 13

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by

Accepted Answer

A)  personal delivery. 
B)  delivery to any person at defendant's house. 
C)  delivery by first-class mail. 
D)  publication under prescribed circumstances. 
A)  personal delivery. 
B)  delivery to any person at defendant's house. 
C)  delivery by first-class mail. 
D)  publication under prescribed circumstances.

Question 14

What does the clerk of court do in filing a case?

Accepted Answer

Dates original complaint; assi

Question 15

What are the advantages of e-filing over traditional methods of filing?

Accepted Answer

Electronic filing or e-filing is a court

Question 16

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint

Accepted Answer

A)  is covered in Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 
B)  is directly on the party, not the party's attorney. 
C)  must be preceded by filing them with the clerk of court. 
D)  must be in person. 
A)  is covered in Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 
B)  is directly on the party, not the party's attorney. 
C)  must be preceded by filing them with the clerk of court. 
D)  must be in person.

Question 17

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within .

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  60 
C)  20 
D)  90 
A)  120 
B)  60 
C)  20 
D)  90

Question 18

Identify and give the significance of NEF.

Accepted Answer

NEF is the automatic Notice of

Question 19

What classes of persons and businesses will the long-arm statute reach in your state?
What is (are) the method(s) of service required to comply with the long-arm statutes in your state?

Accepted Answer

This answer will var

Question 20

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the

Accepted Answer

A)  process prescribed by Rule 3. 
B)  use of the notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons. 
C)  personal delivery of the summons and complaint on defendant. 
D)  postal delivery of the summons and complaint to the defendant. 
A)  process prescribed by Rule 3. 
B)  use of the notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons. 
C)  personal delivery of the summons and complaint on defendant. 
D)  postal delivery of the summons and complaint to the defendant.

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when serving a corporation, proper service is made on

What are the applicable rules and procedures for obtaining a default judgment? How and why may a default judgment be set aside?

After class discussion on locating difficult-to-find defendants, add additional techniques to the Checklist for Locating Defendants. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Service of process can be effected on a

The best source for finding out for the first time what documents are needed in a state court is

Documents to file a lawsuit must be delivered to the clerk of court in person.

You always have the option of filing documents the traditional way with paper rather than e-filing.

Service of process

A defendant who returns waiver of service waives defenses and objections to the complaint.

A hearing on an application for default judgment requires

Define in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction. Who is served process in an in rem action?

Define substituted and constructive service of process.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by

What does the clerk of court do in filing a case?

What are the advantages of e-filing over traditional methods of filing?

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within .

Identify and give the significance of NEF.

What classes of persons and businesses will the long-arm statute reach in your state? What is (are) the method(s) of service required to comply with the long-arm statutes in your state?

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the

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

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

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when serving a corporation, proper service is made on

What are the applicable rules and procedures for obtaining a default judgment? How and why may a default judgment be set aside?

After class discussion on locating difficult-to-find defendants, add additional techniques to the Checklist for Locating Defendants. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Service of process can be effected on a

The best source for finding out for the first time what documents are needed in a state court is

Documents to file a lawsuit must be delivered to the clerk of court in person.

You always have the option of filing documents the traditional way with paper rather than e-filing.

Service of process

A defendant who returns waiver of service waives defenses and objections to the complaint.

A hearing on an application for default judgment requires

Define in rem and quasi in rem jurisdiction. Who is served process in an in rem action?

Define substituted and constructive service of process.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by

What does the clerk of court do in filing a case?

What are the advantages of e-filing over traditional methods of filing?

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within .

Identify and give the significance of NEF.

What classes of persons and businesses will the long-arm statute reach in your state? What is (are) the method(s) of service required to comply with the long-arm statutes in your state?

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the

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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