Question 1

The Federal Tort Claims Act

Accepted Answer

A)  has a five-year statute of limitations. 
B)  prevents tort claims by citizens against the United States. 
C)  bypasses administrative claims to allow immediate suits against the United States. 
D)  requires administrative claims to be filed and decided before an action can be filed. 
A)  has a five-year statute of limitations. 
B)  prevents tort claims by citizens against the United States. 
C)  bypasses administrative claims to allow immediate suits against the United States. 
D)  requires administrative claims to be filed and decided before an action can be filed.

Question 2

Place a copy of Exhibit 5.10, Checklist for E-Filings, in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

If your state court system has

Question 3

PACER allows electronic access to

Accepted Answer

A)  sealed documents for attorneys only. 
B)  federal court documents for anyone. 
C)  court dockets for attorneys only. 
D)  court rule changes under consideration. 
A)  sealed documents for attorneys only. 
B)  federal court documents for anyone. 
C)  court dockets for attorneys only. 
D)  court rule changes under consideration.

Question 4

How does a paralegal keep good records of service?

Accepted Answer

Certified mail with return receipt reque

Question 5

Public access to federal court documents in specific cases is available through

Accepted Answer

A)  CM/ECF. 
B)  NEF. 
C)  PACER. 
D)  us.gov. 
A)  CM/ECF. 
B)  NEF. 
C)  PACER. 
D)  us.gov.

Question 6

What is the difference between the entry of default and the entry of default judgment?

Accepted Answer

An entry of default establishe

Question 7

What purposes are achieved by filing th obtained, according toe action and service of process?

Accepted Answer

Notification to the

Question 8

If a default judgment is not set aside, the

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant wins. 
B)  defendant may then file an answer. 
C)  plaintiff loses. 
D)  plaintiff is limited to the amount of damages requested. 
A)  defendant wins. 
B)  defendant may then file an answer. 
C)  plaintiff loses. 
D)  plaintiff is limited to the amount of damages requested.

Question 9

Following traditional service of the summons and obtaining proper consent, subsequent documents may be filed electronically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Constructive service is most often used in in rem actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Dates original complaint Assig

Question 12

List two advantages of e-filing.

Accepted Answer

1. Eliminates trips to the cou

Question 13

Default may be entered if the

Accepted Answer

A)  defendant fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
B)  plaintiff fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
C)  defendant files a responsive pleading but fails to enter an appearance in the prescribed time period. 
D)  defendant is a minor and has no legal representation. 
A)  defendant fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
B)  plaintiff fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
C)  defendant files a responsive pleading but fails to enter an appearance in the prescribed time period. 
D)  defendant is a minor and has no legal representation.

Question 14

What are the required procedures to achieve service of process in each of the situations outlined in the Reference Guide and Checklist for Methods of Service?

Accepted Answer

a. Through the method of service used in

Question 15

What is the practical goal of service of process? What are the federal and your state time limits for service?

Accepted Answer

Notice of the lawsui

Question 16

What documents are needed to properly prepare a civil case for filing in your state?

Accepted Answer

This answe

Question 17

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have

Accepted Answer

A)  state long-arm certification. 
B)  its primary place of business in the state. 
C)  the necessary minimum contacts with the federal court. 
D)  the necessary minimum contacts with the state. 
A)  state long-arm certification. 
B)  its primary place of business in the state. 
C)  the necessary minimum contacts with the federal court. 
D)  the necessary minimum contacts with the state.

Question 18

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the

Accepted Answer

A)  complaint. 
B)  process receipt and return. 
C)  summons. 
D)  consent to exercise jurisdiction. 
A)  complaint. 
B)  process receipt and return. 
C)  summons. 
D)  consent to exercise jurisdiction.

Question 19

Compare in rem and quasi in rem actions.

Accepted Answer

Both involve the attachment of property:

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Documents delivered to the cle

The Federal Tort Claims Act

Place a copy of Exhibit 5.10, Checklist for E-Filings, in your systems folder.

PACER allows electronic access to

How does a paralegal keep good records of service?

Public access to federal court documents in specific cases is available through

What is the difference between the entry of default and the entry of default judgment?

What purposes are achieved by filing th obtained, according toe action and service of process?

If a default judgment is not set aside, the

Following traditional service of the summons and obtaining proper consent, subsequent documents may be filed electronically.

Constructive service is most often used in in rem actions.

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

List two advantages of e-filing.

Default may be entered if the

What are the required procedures to achieve service of process in each of the situations outlined in the Reference Guide and Checklist for Methods of Service?

What is the practical goal of service of process? What are the federal and your state time limits for service?

What documents are needed to properly prepare a civil case for filing in your state?

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the

Compare in rem and quasi in rem actions.

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

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

The Federal Tort Claims Act

Place a copy of Exhibit 5.10, Checklist for E-Filings, in your systems folder.

PACER allows electronic access to

How does a paralegal keep good records of service?

Public access to federal court documents in specific cases is available through

What is the difference between the entry of default and the entry of default judgment?

What purposes are achieved by filing th obtained, according toe action and service of process?

If a default judgment is not set aside, the

Following traditional service of the summons and obtaining proper consent, subsequent documents may be filed electronically.

Constructive service is most often used in in rem actions.

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

List two advantages of e-filing.

Default may be entered if the

What are the required procedures to achieve service of process in each of the situations outlined in the Reference Guide and Checklist for Methods of Service?

What is the practical goal of service of process? What are the federal and your state time limits for service?

What documents are needed to properly prepare a civil case for filing in your state?

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the

Compare in rem and quasi in rem actions.

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

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