Question 1

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Voter registration lists: political part

Question 3

How can you assist the attorney in preparing the client or a witness for trial testimony? What ethical considerations must be kept in mind?

Accepted Answer

Most obvious is the task of communicatin

Question 4

List four items of helpful information to find out about the trial judge's practice regarding jurors.

Accepted Answer

1. Practice on jury information sheets
2

Question 5

If a party is dissatisfied with a verdict, the only recourse is appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The case status sheet should be started in the month before trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The appearance of your client is important at a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a juror notebook?

Accepted Answer

Some judges have permitted parties to gi

Question 9

What special information might you want to know about jurors for Case II, the Ameche case?

Accepted Answer

This assignment should encourage student

Question 10

A motion in limine is a motion

Accepted Answer

A)  to dismiss. 
B)  for protection against prejudicial questions and statements. 
C)  to force a witness to testify. 
D)  to postpone the trial. 
A)  to dismiss. 
B)  for protection against prejudicial questions and statements. 
C)  to force a witness to testify. 
D)  to postpone the trial.

Question 11

It is unethical to research the background of the trial judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a function or use of a juror data sheet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire 
B)  A paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather 
C)  A record of juror experiences related to trial issues 
D)  A checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial 
A)  A summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire 
B)  A paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather 
C)  A record of juror experiences related to trial issues 
D)  A checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial

Question 13

A paralegal may be responsible for

Accepted Answer

A)  pointing out areas of witness examination missed by the attorney. 
B)  deciding when to enter a motion in limine. 
C)  questioning jurors at voir dire. 
D)  extensive out-of-court interaction with jurors. 
A)  pointing out areas of witness examination missed by the attorney. 
B)  deciding when to enter a motion in limine. 
C)  questioning jurors at voir dire. 
D)  extensive out-of-court interaction with jurors.

Question 14

Translating body language

Accepted Answer

A)  is the most helpful tool in jury selection. 
B)  should be done with caution. 
C)  is based on irrefutable scientific study. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  is the most helpful tool in jury selection. 
B)  should be done with caution. 
C)  is based on irrefutable scientific study. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 15

Compare and contrast a trial and an arbitration hearing.

Accepted Answer

Both have a fact finder, opening argumen

Question 16

Go to the sites for the National Jury Project and the Jury Research Institute. Compare services offered and note the nature of any articles available.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary, b

Question 17

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

Accepted Answer

Collect and summarize qualific

Question 18

The federal rule setting out the requirements for service of subpoenas is Rule

Accepted Answer

A)  26. 
B)  40. 
C)  50. 
D)  45. 
A)  26. 
B)  40. 
C)  50. 
D)  45.

Question 19

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

Accepted Answer

Judge, opp

Question 20

A juror data sheet is not used for a

Accepted Answer

A)  summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire. 
B)  paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather. 
C)  record of juror experiences related to trial issues. 
D)  checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial. 
A)  summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire. 
B)  paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather. 
C)  record of juror experiences related to trial issues. 
D)  checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial.

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

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

How can you assist the attorney in preparing the client or a witness for trial testimony? What ethical considerations must be kept in mind?

List four items of helpful information to find out about the trial judge's practice regarding jurors.

If a party is dissatisfied with a verdict, the only recourse is appeal.

The case status sheet should be started in the month before trial.

The appearance of your client is important at a jury trial.

What is a juror notebook?

What special information might you want to know about jurors for Case II, the Ameche case?

A motion in limine is a motion

It is unethical to research the background of the trial judge.

Which of the following is not a function or use of a juror data sheet?

A paralegal may be responsible for

Translating body language

Compare and contrast a trial and an arbitration hearing.

Go to the sites for the National Jury Project and the Jury Research Institute. Compare services offered and note the nature of any articles available.

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

The federal rule setting out the requirements for service of subpoenas is Rule

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

A juror data sheet is not used for a

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

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

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

How can you assist the attorney in preparing the client or a witness for trial testimony? What ethical considerations must be kept in mind?

List four items of helpful information to find out about the trial judge's practice regarding jurors.

If a party is dissatisfied with a verdict, the only recourse is appeal.

The case status sheet should be started in the month before trial.

The appearance of your client is important at a jury trial.

What is a juror notebook?

What special information might you want to know about jurors for Case II, the Ameche case?

A motion in limine is a motion

It is unethical to research the background of the trial judge.

Which of the following is not a function or use of a juror data sheet?

A paralegal may be responsible for

Translating body language

Compare and contrast a trial and an arbitration hearing.

Go to the sites for the National Jury Project and the Jury Research Institute. Compare services offered and note the nature of any articles available.

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

The federal rule setting out the requirements for service of subpoenas is Rule

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

A juror data sheet is not used for a

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

Filters