Question 1

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Place a list of or page reference to the steps in obtaining and serving subpoenas in your systems folder. Having the list in both the deposition and trial preparations sections will prove useful.

Accepted Answer

In our systems folder, you can find the

Question 3

Jury instructions

Accepted Answer

A)  may be drafted in rough by the paralegal. 
B)  are unique for each case. 
C)  are seldom necessary. 
D)  are seldom in dispute. 
A)  may be drafted in rough by the paralegal. 
B)  are unique for each case. 
C)  are seldom necessary. 
D)  are seldom in dispute.

Question 4

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Computer technology is helpful in trial preparation, but is not advantageous in the courtroom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List and define three types of verdicts.

Accepted Answer

1. General verdict-jury finds for defend

Question 7

What are the trial preparation tasks to be performed by the paralegal well before trial? In the last six weeks before trial?

Accepted Answer

Well before trial, verify that all discl

Question 8

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Voir dire is

Accepted Answer

A)  jury investigation. 
B)  the process of selecting the jury panel. 
C)  the process of deciding a verdict. 
D)  a trial motion. 
A)  jury investigation. 
B)  the process of selecting the jury panel. 
C)  the process of deciding a verdict. 
D)  a trial motion.

Question 10

What audiovisual aids would be useful in the Forrester case for the plaintiff? For the defendant?
Using the information that you have gathered on the scene of the accident in the Forrester case, prepare a courtroom diagram of the accident scene.

Accepted Answer

You may choose to assign other kinds of

Question 11

Your attorney has requested that you assist in preparing a list of questions for prospective jurors in the Forrester case. What special information might you want to know about jurors for the Forrester case? Draft a list of questions for your attorney's review.
Juror Information Case 1, Forrester Case
Pro Forrester
Pro Mercury Panel and Hart

Accepted Answer

This assignment should encourage student

Question 12

What is the importance of a case status sheet?

Accepted Answer

The case status sheet, or its computeriz

Question 13

Instant transcript reporting allows the legal team to make changes to the transcript from laptop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Paralegals' trial notes are

Accepted Answer

A)  particularly important during direct examination. 
B)  a personal record of your experiences. 
C)  especially effective when an outline of procedural steps is on the left page and detailed notes of important testimony or evidence are on the right. 
D)  are seldom necessary because attorneys take their own notes. 
A)  particularly important during direct examination. 
B)  a personal record of your experiences. 
C)  especially effective when an outline of procedural steps is on the left page and detailed notes of important testimony or evidence are on the right. 
D)  are seldom necessary because attorneys take their own notes.

Question 15

In preparing a diagram or chart for use in court, it is important to remember that

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal wording big enough to see from a distance is best. 
B)  a paralegal without artistic ability should not attempt such a task. 
C)  the more complex the diagram, the more help it is. 
D)  vertical wording breaks the monotony of a diagram and should be used often. 
A)  horizontal wording big enough to see from a distance is best. 
B)  a paralegal without artistic ability should not attempt such a task. 
C)  the more complex the diagram, the more help it is. 
D)  vertical wording breaks the monotony of a diagram and should be used often.

Question 16

Trial motions include a motion

Accepted Answer

A)  for summary judgment. 
B)  to make more definite and certain. 
C)  for failure to state a claim. 
D)  for directed verdict. 
A)  for summary judgment. 
B)  to make more definite and certain. 
C)  for failure to state a claim. 
D)  for directed verdict.

Question 17

In preparing witnesses for trial, it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  be tactful. 
B)  tell them all the details of the case. 
C)  keep them from knowing how other witnesses are likely to testify. 
D)  tell them to look at the attorney when answering questions. 
A)  be tactful. 
B)  tell them all the details of the case. 
C)  keep them from knowing how other witnesses are likely to testify. 
D)  tell them to look at the attorney when answering questions.

Question 18

Draft a brief checklist of the minimum courtroom presentation equipment and backup for courtroom technology problems. Place a copy of your list in your systems folder. Add a copy of or a page reference to the audiovisual aids listed in the technology subsection of the chapter. If not provided otherwise, seek an opportunity to use some presentation technology.

Accepted Answer

Checklist of the Minimum Courtroom Prese

Question 19

A file status sheet is useful in pretrial preparation because it

Accepted Answer

A)  rates the case as a good case or a bad case. 
B)  indicates what steps remain to be completed prior to trial. 
C)  encourages the opponent to settle. 
D)  brings discovery to a close. 
A)  rates the case as a good case or a bad case. 
B)  indicates what steps remain to be completed prior to trial. 
C)  encourages the opponent to settle. 
D)  brings discovery to a close.

Question 20

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

Place a list of or page reference to the steps in obtaining and serving subpoenas in your systems folder. Having the list in both the deposition and trial preparations sections will prove useful.

Jury instructions

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Computer technology is helpful in trial preparation, but is not advantageous in the courtroom.

List and define three types of verdicts.

What are the trial preparation tasks to be performed by the paralegal well before trial? In the last six weeks before trial?

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question at trial.

Voir dire is

What audiovisual aids would be useful in the Forrester case for the plaintiff? For the defendant? Using the information that you have gathered on the scene of the accident in the Forrester case, prepare a courtroom diagram of the accident scene.

What is the importance of a case status sheet?

Instant transcript reporting allows the legal team to make changes to the transcript from laptop computers.

Paralegals' trial notes are

In preparing a diagram or chart for use in court, it is important to remember that

Trial motions include a motion

In preparing witnesses for trial, it is important to

A file status sheet is useful in pretrial preparation because it

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

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

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

Place a list of or page reference to the steps in obtaining and serving subpoenas in your systems folder. Having the list in both the deposition and trial preparations sections will prove useful.

Jury instructions

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Computer technology is helpful in trial preparation, but is not advantageous in the courtroom.

List and define three types of verdicts.

What are the trial preparation tasks to be performed by the paralegal well before trial? In the last six weeks before trial?

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question at trial.

Voir dire is

What audiovisual aids would be useful in the Forrester case for the plaintiff? For the defendant? Using the information that you have gathered on the scene of the accident in the Forrester case, prepare a courtroom diagram of the accident scene.

What is the importance of a case status sheet?

Instant transcript reporting allows the legal team to make changes to the transcript from laptop computers.

Paralegals' trial notes are

In preparing a diagram or chart for use in court, it is important to remember that

Trial motions include a motion

In preparing witnesses for trial, it is important to

A file status sheet is useful in pretrial preparation because it

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

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