Question 1

The jury decides questions of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Lis pendens is

Accepted Answer

A)  a record that the plaintiff has asserted a claim against property. 
B)  the process of securing property for the judgment creditor. 
C)  a motion included with the appellate brief. 
D)  a post-trial deposition. 
A)  a record that the plaintiff has asserted a claim against property. 
B)  the process of securing property for the judgment creditor. 
C)  a motion included with the appellate brief. 
D)  a post-trial deposition.

Question 3

Assume for purposes of this assignment that, contrary to the weight of the evidence, the jury returned a verdict against Mrs. Forrester. The areas that you believe the jury ignored are a) that Hart was looking at the van radio just prior to the accident; b) that several of Mercury Parcel's documents showed the van had faulty brakes; and c) that defendants offered no evidence whatsoever that Mrs. Forrester was careless or contributed in any way to the accident. Using your state form, draft a motion (no supporting affidavit or memorandum) for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Accepted Answer

This assignment requires the s

Question 4

Motions for judgment as a matter of law and for a new trial must be renewed to preserve the issue for appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Appeals

Accepted Answer

A)  require the appellate court to retry the case. 
B)  are most often successful. 
C)  deal with questions of fact only. 
D)  deal with questions of law only. 
A)  require the appellate court to retry the case. 
B)  are most often successful. 
C)  deal with questions of fact only. 
D)  deal with questions of law only.

Question 6

List the various ways you can assist in the appeals process.

Accepted Answer

The experienced paralegal can assume the

Question 7

Appeals are based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions of fact 
B)  Questions of law 
C)  Questions of intent 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Questions of fact 
B)  Questions of law 
C)  Questions of intent 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Parties are expected to agree on

Accepted Answer

A)  contents of the appendix to the appellate brief. 
B)  issues under appeal. 
C)  questions of law. 
D)  questions of fact. 
A)  contents of the appendix to the appellate brief. 
B)  issues under appeal. 
C)  questions of law. 
D)  questions of fact.

The jury decides questions of law.

Lis pendens is

Motions for judgment as a matter of law and for a new trial must be renewed to preserve the issue for appeal.

Appeals

List the various ways you can assist in the appeals process.

Appeals are based on which of the following?

Parties are expected to agree on

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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Exam 12: Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

The jury decides questions of law.

Lis pendens is

Motions for judgment as a matter of law and for a new trial must be renewed to preserve the issue for appeal.

Appeals

List the various ways you can assist in the appeals process.

Appeals are based on which of the following?

Parties are expected to agree on

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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