Question 1

What are two major limits to the scope of discovery?

Accepted Answer

a. Privileged information
b. Trial prepa

Question 2

Interrogatories require the attorney's signature and certificate of service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Confidential information from the client must be revealed if it is requested through discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You need to find out if the defendant's automobile had defects in the steering column, brakes, exhaust, or electrical circuits during the year of the accident and also during the preceding year. Write one simple interrogatory question to elicit these multiple answers.

Accepted Answer

Please identify all

Question 5

Are the federal procedure for compelling answers to interrogatories different than your state rules? If so, identify the differences.

Accepted Answer

This answer will var

Question 6

Updating discovery information is not necessary unless it is requested by the other side.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Paralegals can help their clients by concealing discoverable evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If answers are incomplete, the requesting party can

Accepted Answer

A)  do nothing. 
B)  file a motion to compel. 
C)  refuse to respond to discovery requests by the opponent. 
D)  have the case dismissed. 
A)  do nothing. 
B)  file a motion to compel. 
C)  refuse to respond to discovery requests by the opponent. 
D)  have the case dismissed.

Question 9

A party must amend its list of witnesses and any prior response to a discovery request, if it is no longer accurate, by

Accepted Answer

A)  30 days before trial. 
B)  120 days before trial. 
C)  30 days after the parties' planning meeting. 
D)  filing a motion to amend. 
A)  30 days before trial. 
B)  120 days before trial. 
C)  30 days after the parties' planning meeting. 
D)  filing a motion to amend.

Question 10

In answering interrogatories, always

Accepted Answer

A)  save time by allowing the other party to search your client's records. 
B)  object in general to general questions. 
C)  avoid distortion or misrepresentation. 
D)  leave blank any questions you are unsure of. 
A)  save time by allowing the other party to search your client's records. 
B)  object in general to general questions. 
C)  avoid distortion or misrepresentation. 
D)  leave blank any questions you are unsure of.

Question 11

Federal rules limit the number of interrogatories to 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is the procedure for challenging interrogatories that do not comply with the rules of civil procedure?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the procedure for challenging interrogatories...

Question 13

Why is it important to word interrogatories carefully?

Accepted Answer

You save time by eli

Question 14

You cannot object to part and answer part of the same interrogatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The preservation letter should be

Accepted Answer

A)  sent by e-mail. 
B)  sent by certified mail. 
C)  sent after the parties' planning meeting. 
D)  accompanied by a subpoena. 
A)  sent by e-mail. 
B)  sent by certified mail. 
C)  sent after the parties' planning meeting. 
D)  accompanied by a subpoena.

Question 16

Assume that you are the paralegal whose firm is representing Carl Ameche in Case II, the campground fire case. Draft answers to several of the questions in the sample set of interrogatories (Exhibit 7.11). Also practice objections and how to respond when unsure of your information in your answers. Alternatively, answer your own interrogatories for practice and to evaluate the quality of your interrogatories. Use the requirements set out in the preceding paragraphs.

Accepted Answer

See general samples

Question 17

Valid objections to interrogatories include that

Accepted Answer

A)  information sought is a factual conclusion. 
B)  information sought is already known by opponent. 
C)  question seeks admission. 
D)  question is too broad. 
A)  information sought is a factual conclusion. 
B)  information sought is already known by opponent. 
C)  question seeks admission. 
D)  question is too broad.

Question 18

Identify the general discovery rules, both federal and state, and place the information in your systems folder for future reference.

Accepted Answer

The general discover

Question 19

Justice is better served when a case is tried on its merits rather than on surprise tactics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Information exchanged in disclosure could include

Accepted Answer

A)  the names of attorneys for the defense. 
B)  a letter from the defendant to her attorney. 
C)  a written statement of expert witness opinion. 
D)  a copy of all the defendant's business records. 
A)  the names of attorneys for the defense. 
B)  a letter from the defendant to her attorney. 
C)  a written statement of expert witness opinion. 
D)  a copy of all the defendant's business records.

What are two major limits to the scope of discovery?

Interrogatories require the attorney's signature and certificate of service.

Confidential information from the client must be revealed if it is requested through discovery.

You need to find out if the defendant's automobile had defects in the steering column, brakes, exhaust, or electrical circuits during the year of the accident and also during the preceding year. Write one simple interrogatory question to elicit these multiple answers.

Are the federal procedure for compelling answers to interrogatories different than your state rules? If so, identify the differences.

Updating discovery information is not necessary unless it is requested by the other side.

Paralegals can help their clients by concealing discoverable evidence.

If answers are incomplete, the requesting party can

A party must amend its list of witnesses and any prior response to a discovery request, if it is no longer accurate, by

In answering interrogatories, always

Federal rules limit the number of interrogatories to 50.

What is the procedure for challenging interrogatories that do not comply with the rules of civil procedure?

Why is it important to word interrogatories carefully?

You cannot object to part and answer part of the same interrogatory.

The preservation letter should be

Valid objections to interrogatories include that

Identify the general discovery rules, both federal and state, and place the information in your systems folder for future reference.

Justice is better served when a case is tried on its merits rather than on surprise tactics.

Information exchanged in disclosure could include

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

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

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 7: Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

What are two major limits to the scope of discovery?

Interrogatories require the attorney's signature and certificate of service.

Confidential information from the client must be revealed if it is requested through discovery.

You need to find out if the defendant's automobile had defects in the steering column, brakes, exhaust, or electrical circuits during the year of the accident and also during the preceding year. Write one simple interrogatory question to elicit these multiple answers.

Are the federal procedure for compelling answers to interrogatories different than your state rules? If so, identify the differences.

Updating discovery information is not necessary unless it is requested by the other side.

Paralegals can help their clients by concealing discoverable evidence.

If answers are incomplete, the requesting party can

A party must amend its list of witnesses and any prior response to a discovery request, if it is no longer accurate, by

In answering interrogatories, always

Federal rules limit the number of interrogatories to 50.

What is the procedure for challenging interrogatories that do not comply with the rules of civil procedure?

Why is it important to word interrogatories carefully?

You cannot object to part and answer part of the same interrogatory.

The preservation letter should be

Valid objections to interrogatories include that

Identify the general discovery rules, both federal and state, and place the information in your systems folder for future reference.

Justice is better served when a case is tried on its merits rather than on surprise tactics.

Information exchanged in disclosure could include

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

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

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