Question 1

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is

Accepted Answer

A)  juror information sheets. 
B)  voter registration lists. 
C)  the juror. 
D)  juror files kept by other law firms. 
A)  juror information sheets. 
B)  voter registration lists. 
C)  the juror. 
D)  juror files kept by other law firms.

Question 3

What can you learn about potential jurors from voter registration lists? Jury surveys?

Accepted Answer

Political party affiliations,

Question 4

The paralegal can assist in the selection of jurors at trial by

Accepted Answer

A)  recording valuable information about each juror on the jury panel chart. 
B)  asking questions of the jurors. 
C)  making numerous judgments based on body language. 
D)  making peremptory challenges. 
A)  recording valuable information about each juror on the jury panel chart. 
B)  asking questions of the jurors. 
C)  making numerous judgments based on body language. 
D)  making peremptory challenges.

Question 5

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a change of venue. 
B)  there is a change in the order in which witnesses will testify. 
C)  they are challenged. 
D)  the trial lasts longer than a week. 
A)  there is a change of venue. 
B)  there is a change in the order in which witnesses will testify. 
C)  they are challenged. 
D)  the trial lasts longer than a week.

Question 6

Go to the site for the ABA Civil Trial Practice Standards and download the standards to your computer screen. List the standards that address:
a. judicial control over trial presentations
b. juror note-taking
c. juror questioning of witnesses

Accepted Answer

a. standar

Question 7

Define three types of verdicts.

Accepted Answer

Like its name, the general verdict prono

Question 8

If you know that a witness plans to lie under oath, it is

Accepted Answer

A)  the witness's concern. 
B)  the attorney's concern. 
C)  your concern. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the witness's concern. 
B)  the attorney's concern. 
C)  your concern. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

If the plaintiff meets the requisite burden of proof at trial

Accepted Answer

A)  this is called a prima facie case. 
B)  the case is decided in favor of the plaintiff. 
C)  no more evidence may be presented. 
D)  no appeals are allowed. 
A)  this is called a prima facie case. 
B)  the case is decided in favor of the plaintiff. 
C)  no more evidence may be presented. 
D)  no appeals are allowed.

Question 10

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

Accepted Answer

Simplicity

Question 11

What pretrial preparation should be made relating to the courtroom and its use?

Accepted Answer

Check what technology is avail

Question 12

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a change of venue. 
B)  there is a postponement. 
C)  they are challenged. 
D)  the trial lasts longer than a week. 
A)  there is a change of venue. 
B)  there is a postponement. 
C)  they are challenged. 
D)  the trial lasts longer than a week.

Question 13

A paralegal should avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  taking the witness to the courtroom. 
B)  talking directly to the witness. 
C)  telling the expert to impress the jury with his or her knowledge of the specific terminology in the field. 
D)  paying the witness a mileage fee. 
A)  taking the witness to the courtroom. 
B)  talking directly to the witness. 
C)  telling the expert to impress the jury with his or her knowledge of the specific terminology in the field. 
D)  paying the witness a mileage fee.

Question 14

Jurors can be relied upon to be unbiased and to apply the instructions given by the judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What types of motions could be filed prior to trial and what are their purposes? During trial? After trial?

Accepted Answer

The attorney will have a good idea of wh

Question 17

Translating body language

Accepted Answer

A)  can be a valuable help in jury selection. 
B)  should be done with caution. 
C)  is based on science. 
D)  should be done by an expert witness. 
A)  can be a valuable help in jury selection. 
B)  should be done with caution. 
C)  is based on science. 
D)  should be done by an expert witness.

Question 18

A case status sheet shows the

Accepted Answer

A)  legal team how the case will look to a jury. 
B)  judge how soon the case will be ready for trial. 
C)  legal team what is left to be done. 
D)  opposition how strong your case is. 
A)  legal team how the case will look to a jury. 
B)  judge how soon the case will be ready for trial. 
C)  legal team what is left to be done. 
D)  opposition how strong your case is.

Question 19

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

Accepted Answer

The verdict is against the gre

Question 20

How is a motion in limine used?

Accepted Answer

To ask the court's protection

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is

What can you learn about potential jurors from voter registration lists? Jury surveys?

The paralegal can assist in the selection of jurors at trial by

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

Go to the site for the ABA Civil Trial Practice Standards and download the standards to your computer screen. List the standards that address: a. judicial control over trial presentations b. juror note-taking c. juror questioning of witnesses

Define three types of verdicts.

If you know that a witness plans to lie under oath, it is

If the plaintiff meets the requisite burden of proof at trial

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

What pretrial preparation should be made relating to the courtroom and its use?

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

A paralegal should avoid

Jurors can be relied upon to be unbiased and to apply the instructions given by the judge.

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

What types of motions could be filed prior to trial and what are their purposes? During trial? After trial?

Translating body language

A case status sheet shows the

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

How is a motion in limine used?

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

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 11: Trial Preparation and Trial

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is

What can you learn about potential jurors from voter registration lists? Jury surveys?

The paralegal can assist in the selection of jurors at trial by

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

Go to the site for the ABA Civil Trial Practice Standards and download the standards to your computer screen. List the standards that address: a. judicial control over trial presentations b. juror note-taking c. juror questioning of witnesses

Define three types of verdicts.

If you know that a witness plans to lie under oath, it is

If the plaintiff meets the requisite burden of proof at trial

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

What pretrial preparation should be made relating to the courtroom and its use?

Subpoenas need to be reissued if

A paralegal should avoid

Jurors can be relied upon to be unbiased and to apply the instructions given by the judge.

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

What types of motions could be filed prior to trial and what are their purposes? During trial? After trial?

Translating body language

A case status sheet shows the

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

How is a motion in limine used?

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

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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