Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How can your understanding of the elements of the case help you in drafting interrogatories?

Accepted Answer

Questions need to el

Question 3

A U.S. Supreme Court decision has facilitated discovery in international cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List seven discovery devices.

Accepted Answer

disclosure, interrogatories, d

Question 5

Discovery helps preserve evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Drawing from the interrogatory section of the chapter and any information added in class, draft a checklist for answering interrogatories and place it in your systems folder. The checklist should cover the basic steps and techniques for preparing, drafting, serving, and updating interrogatories.

Accepted Answer

Add any of your own tips to expand this

Question 7

Insurance agreements likely to cover damages are revealed through discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Mandatory disclosure includes

Accepted Answer

A)  only documents. 
B)  attorney work product. 
C)  information to support a defense. 
D)  all information connected to the case. 
A)  only documents. 
B)  attorney work product. 
C)  information to support a defense. 
D)  all information connected to the case.

Question 10

What is the best process for updating answers to interrogatories?

Accepted Answer

In most jurisdictions, the answering par

Question 11

Alerting the opposing party to how easily e-information can be destroyed and facilitating the early prevention of loss of e-information is the aim of

Accepted Answer

A)  mandatory disclosure. 
B)  interrogatory practice. 
C)  the preservation letter. 
D)  the client communication ethics standard 1.4. 
A)  mandatory disclosure. 
B)  interrogatory practice. 
C)  the preservation letter. 
D)  the client communication ethics standard 1.4.

Question 12

Go to the law library, Westlaw, LEXIS, or an Internet-based Web site and find at least five federal or state court decisions that found specific kinds of discovery requests not discoverable. List these and return to class ready to report the cases and the types of requests that were denied by the court.

Accepted Answer

This answer will vary depending on the c

Question 13

In both the ethics and discovery sections of your systems folder, place your own restatement of the ethical principles covered in this chapter, and cite the pertinent ethical rules.

Accepted Answer

Model Rule 1.1 competency as applied to

Question 14

What are the basic procedures that must be followed when utilizing interrogatories? What are the specific steps in planning a set of interrogatories?

Accepted Answer

A significant step in the planning of in

Question 15

What are interrogatories, and their purpose and advantages? What federal and state rules govern interrogatories? What is the limit on the number of interrogatories for federal and your state practice?

Accepted Answer

Interrogatories are a discovery device c

Question 16

A purpose of the preservation letter is to

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent the loss of e-information. 
B)  facilitate the return of privileged information. 
C)  aid the court in determining what is discoverable. 
D)  preserve the use of interrogatories in e-discovery. 
A)  prevent the loss of e-information. 
B)  facilitate the return of privileged information. 
C)  aid the court in determining what is discoverable. 
D)  preserve the use of interrogatories in e-discovery.

Question 17

Under federal disclosure, information unfavorable to your client's case need not be disclosed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Federal Rule 33 covers

Accepted Answer

A)  disclosure. 
B)  privileged communication. 
C)  paralegal ethics in discovery. 
D)  interrogatories. 
A)  disclosure. 
B)  privileged communication. 
C)  paralegal ethics in discovery. 
D)  interrogatories.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Mandatory disclosure is governed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Rule 33. 
B)  Federal Rule 26(a). 
C)  Federal Rule 18(c). 
D)  most state rules. 
A)  Federal Rule 33. 
B)  Federal Rule 26(a). 
C)  Federal Rule 18(c). 
D)  most state rules.

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

How can your understanding of the elements of the case help you in drafting interrogatories?

A U.S. Supreme Court decision has facilitated discovery in international cases.

List seven discovery devices.

Discovery helps preserve evidence.

Drawing from the interrogatory section of the chapter and any information added in class, draft a checklist for answering interrogatories and place it in your systems folder. The checklist should cover the basic steps and techniques for preparing, drafting, serving, and updating interrogatories.

Insurance agreements likely to cover damages are revealed 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.

Mandatory disclosure includes

What is the best process for updating answers to interrogatories?

Alerting the opposing party to how easily e-information can be destroyed and facilitating the early prevention of loss of e-information is the aim of

In both the ethics and discovery sections of your systems folder, place your own restatement of the ethical principles covered in this chapter, and cite the pertinent ethical rules.

What are the basic procedures that must be followed when utilizing interrogatories? What are the specific steps in planning a set of interrogatories?

What are interrogatories, and their purpose and advantages? What federal and state rules govern interrogatories? What is the limit on the number of interrogatories for federal and your state practice?

A purpose of the preservation letter is to

Under federal disclosure, information unfavorable to your client's case need not be disclosed.

Federal Rule 33 covers

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

Mandatory disclosure is governed by

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Exam 7: Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

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

How can your understanding of the elements of the case help you in drafting interrogatories?

A U.S. Supreme Court decision has facilitated discovery in international cases.

List seven discovery devices.

Discovery helps preserve evidence.

Drawing from the interrogatory section of the chapter and any information added in class, draft a checklist for answering interrogatories and place it in your systems folder. The checklist should cover the basic steps and techniques for preparing, drafting, serving, and updating interrogatories.

Insurance agreements likely to cover damages are revealed 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.

Mandatory disclosure includes

What is the best process for updating answers to interrogatories?

Alerting the opposing party to how easily e-information can be destroyed and facilitating the early prevention of loss of e-information is the aim of

In both the ethics and discovery sections of your systems folder, place your own restatement of the ethical principles covered in this chapter, and cite the pertinent ethical rules.

What are the basic procedures that must be followed when utilizing interrogatories? What are the specific steps in planning a set of interrogatories?

What are interrogatories, and their purpose and advantages? What federal and state rules govern interrogatories? What is the limit on the number of interrogatories for federal and your state practice?

A purpose of the preservation letter is to

Under federal disclosure, information unfavorable to your client's case need not be disclosed.

Federal Rule 33 covers

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

Mandatory disclosure is governed by

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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