Question 1

What is court-annexed arbitration?

Accepted Answer

The court controls the process, assigns a case to arbitration, and may try the case if arbitration is not successful.

Question 2

Which of the following example damage calculation formulas is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Future medical costs: current daily cost times the number of days needed per year times the number of years times adjustments for growth in medical cost and reduced for present cash value 
B)  Future wages cost if victim deceased: most recent normal year's wages times years of work expectancy times percent reduction to present cash value 
C)  Personal property damage if item destroyed: market value less salvage 
D)  Real property, temporary damage: reduction in rental or other profit value plus injury to crops, buildings, and improvements plus restoration costs plus any applicable interest 
A)  Future medical costs: current daily cost times the number of days needed per year times the number of years times adjustments for growth in medical cost and reduced for present cash value 
B)  Future wages cost if victim deceased: most recent normal year's wages times years of work expectancy times percent reduction to present cash value 
C)  Personal property damage if item destroyed: market value less salvage 
D)  Real property, temporary damage: reduction in rental or other profit value plus injury to crops, buildings, and improvements plus restoration costs plus any applicable interest B

Question 3

Court-annexed arbitration

Accepted Answer

A)  may end in mediation. 
B)  may end in a trial de novo. 
C)  must be requested by parties. 
D)  is required in all federal cases. 
A)  may end in mediation. 
B)  may end in a trial de novo. 
C)  must be requested by parties. 
D)  is required in all federal cases. B

Question 4

An arbitration hearing is similar to a trial, but more informal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify two main differences between arbitration and mediation.

Accepted Answer

Arbitration is final; mediatio

Question 6

Pain and suffering is an example of exemplary damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

International business disputes

Accepted Answer

A)  always go to trial. 
B)  are negotiated privately because there are no international arbitration rules. 
C)  are all subject to United Nations rules. 
D)  are subject to arbitration clauses in about 80 percent of international business agreements. 
A)  always go to trial. 
B)  are negotiated privately because there are no international arbitration rules. 
C)  are all subject to United Nations rules. 
D)  are subject to arbitration clauses in about 80 percent of international business agreements.

Question 8

In settlement, a release excuses the defendant from further liability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Why is it important to have the client sign an authorization for the attorney to settle?

Accepted Answer

It allows the attorn

Question 10

Draft a checklist of or enter text page references to the items that need to be researched and summarized in preparation for settlement. Indicate the sources for such information. Place the checklist in the settlement section of your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Draft a checklist of or enter text...

Question 11

What are the primary reasons for the use of alternative dispute resolution? Now, applying your reasoning, assume that Teeny Tiny Manufacturing and Briar Patch Dolls from case scenario IV agree to arbitrate or mediate their dispute. To whom might they turn for assistance? How can this assistance be located?

Accepted Answer

a. Keeps cases out of court, reducing lo

Question 12

What is your role in the settlement process?

Accepted Answer

The primary role of the paralegal is to

Question 13

Which of the following agreement forms requires the review and approval of terms of settlement by the judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Release 
B)  Settlement agreement 
C)  Consent decree and order 
D)  Stipulation and order for dismissal 
A)  Release 
B)  Settlement agreement 
C)  Consent decree and order 
D)  Stipulation and order for dismissal

Question 14

Assume that Teeny Tiny Manufacturing and Briar Patch Dolls agree to arbitrate or mediate their dispute. To whom might they turn for assistance? How can this assistance be located?

Accepted Answer

Agencies offering assistance include the

Question 15

Alternative dispute resolution

Accepted Answer

A)  is seldom successful. 
B)  is growing as an alternative to trial. 
C)  does not work in family disputes. 
D)  is expensive. 
A)  is seldom successful. 
B)  is growing as an alternative to trial. 
C)  does not work in family disputes. 
D)  is expensive.

Question 16

Arbitration

Accepted Answer

A)  is less formal than mediation. 
B)  imposes a burden of persuasion. 
C)  is adversarial. 
D)  is always voluntary. 
A)  is less formal than mediation. 
B)  imposes a burden of persuasion. 
C)  is adversarial. 
D)  is always voluntary.

Question 17

Locate three examples of settlement agreements. Review the provisions and identify the common provisions in each for future reference.

Accepted Answer

This answer will vary. However, general

Question 18

Alternative dispute resolution

Accepted Answer

A)  is seldom successful. 
B)  is growing as an alternative to trial. 
C)  does not work in family disputes. 
D)  is expensive. 
A)  is seldom successful. 
B)  is growing as an alternative to trial. 
C)  does not work in family disputes. 
D)  is expensive.

Question 19

The defense usually prepares a settlement brochure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In general, explain the paralegal role in ADR processes.

Accepted Answer

You may find that a case you are working

What is court-annexed arbitration?

Which of the following example damage calculation formulas is not correct?

Court-annexed arbitration

An arbitration hearing is similar to a trial, but more informal.

Identify two main differences between arbitration and mediation.

Pain and suffering is an example of exemplary damages.

International business disputes

In settlement, a release excuses the defendant from further liability.

Why is it important to have the client sign an authorization for the attorney to settle?

Draft a checklist of or enter text page references to the items that need to be researched and summarized in preparation for settlement. Indicate the sources for such information. Place the checklist in the settlement section of your systems folder.

What is your role in the settlement process?

Which of the following agreement forms requires the review and approval of terms of settlement by the judge?

Assume that Teeny Tiny Manufacturing and Briar Patch Dolls agree to arbitrate or mediate their dispute. To whom might they turn for assistance? How can this assistance be located?

Alternative dispute resolution

Arbitration

Locate three examples of settlement agreements. Review the provisions and identify the common provisions in each for future reference.

Alternative dispute resolution

The defense usually prepares a settlement brochure.

In general, explain the paralegal role in ADR processes.

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Exam 10: Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

What is court-annexed arbitration?

Which of the following example damage calculation formulas is not correct?

Court-annexed arbitration

An arbitration hearing is similar to a trial, but more informal.

Identify two main differences between arbitration and mediation.

Pain and suffering is an example of exemplary damages.

International business disputes

In settlement, a release excuses the defendant from further liability.

Why is it important to have the client sign an authorization for the attorney to settle?

Draft a checklist of or enter text page references to the items that need to be researched and summarized in preparation for settlement. Indicate the sources for such information. Place the checklist in the settlement section of your systems folder.

What is your role in the settlement process?

Which of the following agreement forms requires the review and approval of terms of settlement by the judge?

Assume that Teeny Tiny Manufacturing and Briar Patch Dolls agree to arbitrate or mediate their dispute. To whom might they turn for assistance? How can this assistance be located?

Alternative dispute resolution

Arbitration

Locate three examples of settlement agreements. Review the provisions and identify the common provisions in each for future reference.

Alternative dispute resolution

The defense usually prepares a settlement brochure.

In general, explain the paralegal role in ADR processes.

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 and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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