Question 1

A motion for judgment as a matter of law should be filed if there were procedural errors at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The jury decides questions of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a party does not renew a motion for a new trial, an appellate court cannot review that matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Accepted Answer

If there are no or f

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a question of fact?

Accepted Answer

A)  Was the letter admissible evidence? 
B)  Was the road icy on the day of the accident? 
C)  Were jury instructions proper? 
D)  Was the statute constitutional? 
A)  Was the letter admissible evidence? 
B)  Was the road icy on the day of the accident? 
C)  Were jury instructions proper? 
D)  Was the statute constitutional?

Question 6

Rule 59 requires that a motion for a new trial must be filed within how many days of the entry of judgment? What is the rule in your state?

Accepted Answer

A motion for new trial must be

Question 7

What is the consequence for failing to renew a motion for judgment as a matter of law and a motion for new trial under the Unitherm Food case?

Accepted Answer

The consequence of failure to

Question 8

A debtor's property held by a third party can be obtained through

Accepted Answer

A)  receivership. 
B)  garnishment. 
C)  domestication. 
D)  a bill of costs. 
A)  receivership. 
B)  garnishment. 
C)  domestication. 
D)  a bill of costs.

Question 9

An example of a self-executing judgment is

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer of a deed. 
B)  payment of $10,000. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  return of a painting. 
A)  transfer of a deed. 
B)  payment of $10,000. 
C)  divorce. 
D)  return of a painting.

Question 10

Creditor's examinations have the advantage of

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility. 
B)  being inexpensive. 
C)  reaching a variety of documents. 
D)  being quick. 
A)  flexibility. 
B)  being inexpensive. 
C)  reaching a variety of documents. 
D)  being quick.

Question 11

A judgment debtor secures the amount of the judgment during a stay pending outcome of appeal by posting

Accepted Answer

A)  a supersedeas bond. 
B)  a levy. 
C)  an appeal bond. 
D)  garnishment. 
A)  a supersedeas bond. 
B)  a levy. 
C)  an appeal bond. 
D)  garnishment.

Question 12

A motion asking that judgment be set aside because of procedural or other prejudicial error at trial is a motion

Accepted Answer

A)  to dismiss. 
B)  for new trial. 
C)  for judgment as a matter of law. 
D)  for directed verdict. 
A)  to dismiss. 
B)  for new trial. 
C)  for judgment as a matter of law. 
D)  for directed verdict.

Question 13

What is a motion for remittitur? A motion for additur?

Accepted Answer

Remittitur is a post-trial motion in whi

Question 14

What is a lis pendens?

Accepted Answer

If the action involves the title to spec

Question 15

Appeal procedure is found in Rule 54 of the Federal Rules for Civil Procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Draft a step-by-step checklist for enforcing a judgment in your state. Place the checklist and any pertinent forms in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Obtain a certified copy of the j

Question 17

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Accepted Answer

If there are no or f

Question 18

Whether Mr. Hart was driving the van at forty-five miles per hour is a subject for appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What procedure is followed to have a judgment rendered in one federal jurisdiction honored in another federal jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Domesticat

Question 20

Garnishment is a procedure used to

Accepted Answer

A)  attach and sell the property of the judgment creditor. 
B)  acquire property of the judgment debtor owed to the debtor by a third person. 
C)  acquire real property of the judgment debtor. 
D)  acquire intangible property of the judgment debtor. 
A)  attach and sell the property of the judgment creditor. 
B)  acquire property of the judgment debtor owed to the debtor by a third person. 
C)  acquire real property of the judgment debtor. 
D)  acquire intangible property of the judgment debtor.

A motion for judgment as a matter of law should be filed if there were procedural errors at trial.

The jury decides questions of law.

If a party does not renew a motion for a new trial, an appellate court cannot review that matter.

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Which of the following is an example of a question of fact?

Rule 59 requires that a motion for a new trial must be filed within how many days of the entry of judgment? What is the rule in your state?

What is the consequence for failing to renew a motion for judgment as a matter of law and a motion for new trial under the Unitherm Food case?

A debtor's property held by a third party can be obtained through

An example of a self-executing judgment is

Creditor's examinations have the advantage of

A judgment debtor secures the amount of the judgment during a stay pending outcome of appeal by posting

A motion asking that judgment be set aside because of procedural or other prejudicial error at trial is a motion

What is a motion for remittitur? A motion for additur?

What is a lis pendens?

Appeal procedure is found in Rule 54 of the Federal Rules for Civil Procedure.

Draft a step-by-step checklist for enforcing a judgment in your state. Place the checklist and any pertinent forms in your systems folder.

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Whether Mr. Hart was driving the van at forty-five miles per hour is a subject for appeal.

What procedure is followed to have a judgment rendered in one federal jurisdiction honored in another federal jurisdiction?

Garnishment is a procedure used to

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

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Exam 12: Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

A motion for judgment as a matter of law should be filed if there were procedural errors at trial.

The jury decides questions of law.

If a party does not renew a motion for a new trial, an appellate court cannot review that matter.

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Which of the following is an example of a question of fact?

Rule 59 requires that a motion for a new trial must be filed within how many days of the entry of judgment? What is the rule in your state?

What is the consequence for failing to renew a motion for judgment as a matter of law and a motion for new trial under the Unitherm Food case?

A debtor's property held by a third party can be obtained through

An example of a self-executing judgment is

Creditor's examinations have the advantage of

A judgment debtor secures the amount of the judgment during a stay pending outcome of appeal by posting

A motion asking that judgment be set aside because of procedural or other prejudicial error at trial is a motion

What is a motion for remittitur? A motion for additur?

What is a lis pendens?

Appeal procedure is found in Rule 54 of the Federal Rules for Civil Procedure.

Draft a step-by-step checklist for enforcing a judgment in your state. Place the checklist and any pertinent forms in your systems folder.

Why is it important to determine a defendant's assets early in a case?

Whether Mr. Hart was driving the van at forty-five miles per hour is a subject for appeal.

What procedure is followed to have a judgment rendered in one federal jurisdiction honored in another federal jurisdiction?

Garnishment is a procedure used to

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

Trial Preparation and Trial

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