Question 1

Summary jury trials offer the perspective of a jury with a shortened version of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following may not be included in the answer to a complaint?

Accepted Answer

A) admission 
B) counterclaim 
C) denial 
D) all can be included 
A) admission 
B) counterclaim 
C) denial 
D) all can be included

Question 3

Junk science can be excluded from evidence at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A motion for summary judgment is:

Accepted Answer

A) granted only if there are no factual issues. 
B) appropriate if there are no issues of law. 
C) decided by a jury. 
D) none of the above 
A) granted only if there are no factual issues. 
B) appropriate if there are no issues of law. 
C) decided by a jury. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)has proposed eliminating mandatory arbitration in consumer credit contracts.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A hung jury requires a retrial of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Suppose that his neighbor does not respond to the suit.Which of the following is an option for Rod?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​voir dire 
B) ​interrogatory 
C) default judgment 
D) summary judgment 
A) ​voir dire 
B) ​interrogatory 
C) default judgment 
D) summary judgment

Question 8

The complaint and answer are both pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the sanctions for the failure to admit facts made through a request for admissions?

Accepted Answer

A) judgment is awarded against the party who failed to admit the facts later proven 
B) the cost of proving the facts not admitted may be assessed against the party who failed to admit those facts 
C) the case is dismissed 
D) none of the above 
A) judgment is awarded against the party who failed to admit the facts later proven 
B) the cost of proving the facts not admitted may be assessed against the party who failed to admit those facts 
C) the case is dismissed 
D) none of the above

Question 10

A prima facie case:

Accepted Answer

A) is one that has met the elements of proof. 
B) is one that is dismissed following a motion for a directed verdict. 
C) is a term that applies in criminal law only. 
D) both a and c 
A) is one that has met the elements of proof. 
B) is one that is dismissed following a motion for a directed verdict. 
C) is a term that applies in criminal law only. 
D) both a and c

Question 11

It is quite common for courts to overturn an arbitration award.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Voir dire is:

Accepted Answer

A) the process for screening prospective jurors. 
B) the same as venue. 
C) used if peremptory challenges are planned. 
D) the same as a judgment NOV. 
E) none of the above 
A) the process for screening prospective jurors. 
B) the same as venue. 
C) used if peremptory challenges are planned. 
D) the same as a judgment NOV. 
E) none of the above

Question 13

Closing arguments are:

Accepted Answer

A) presented by the judge. 
B) part of the jury instructions. 
C) presented by the plaintiff's attorney only. 
D) none of the above 
A) presented by the judge. 
B) part of the jury instructions. 
C) presented by the plaintiff's attorney only. 
D) none of the above

Question 14

The time limit for a defendant to file an answer is:

Accepted Answer

A) the statute of limitations. 
B) two years for personal injury suits. 
C) 20 to 30 days in most states. 
D) four years for contract suits. 
A) the statute of limitations. 
B) two years for personal injury suits. 
C) 20 to 30 days in most states. 
D) four years for contract suits.

Question 15

The plaintiff is the only party in a suit who can counterclaim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Amanda Reiss was injured at a wedding reception at a private home.Amanda tripped over a piece of rebar that was sticking from the end of one portion of a sidewalk leading to the front door.Amanda's lawyer believes that the homeowners were aware of the rebar problem and that other guests to the home had tripped over it but not been injured.How can Amanda's lawyer get the information about the homeowner's knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) he cannot because they are not required to talk with Amanda's lawyers 
B) he can depose the homeowners 
C) he can depose others who have been guests 
D) both b and c 
A) he cannot because they are not required to talk with Amanda's lawyers 
B) he can depose the homeowners 
C) he can depose others who have been guests 
D) both b and c

Question 17

Discuss why mediation is replacing arbitration as the preferred method of business dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

Arbitration has become thought

Question 18

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)is a private court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the role of jury selection consultants.

Accepted Answer

These firms are used to help lawyers sel

Question 20

In some states,unanimous jury verdicts are not required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Summary jury trials offer the perspective of a jury with a shortened version of the case.

Which of the following may not be included in the answer to a complaint?

Junk science can be excluded from evidence at trial.

A motion for summary judgment is:

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)has proposed eliminating mandatory arbitration in consumer credit contracts.

A hung jury requires a retrial of the case.

Suppose that his neighbor does not respond to the suit.Which of the following is an option for Rod?

The complaint and answer are both pleadings.

What are the sanctions for the failure to admit facts made through a request for admissions?

A prima facie case:

It is quite common for courts to overturn an arbitration award.

Voir dire is:

Closing arguments are:

The time limit for a defendant to file an answer is:

The plaintiff is the only party in a suit who can counterclaim.

Discuss why mediation is replacing arbitration as the preferred method of business dispute resolution.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)is a private court.

Describe the role of jury selection consultants.

In some states,unanimous jury verdicts are not required.

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Summary jury trials offer the perspective of a jury with a shortened version of the case.

Which of the following may not be included in the answer to a complaint?

Junk science can be excluded from evidence at trial.

A motion for summary judgment is:

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)has proposed eliminating mandatory arbitration in consumer credit contracts.​

A hung jury requires a retrial of the case.

Suppose that his neighbor does not respond to the suit.Which of the following is an option for Rod?​

The complaint and answer are both pleadings.

What are the sanctions for the failure to admit facts made through a request for admissions?

A prima facie case:

It is quite common for courts to overturn an arbitration award.

Voir dire is:

Closing arguments are:

The time limit for a defendant to file an answer is:

The plaintiff is the only party in a suit who can counterclaim.

Discuss why mediation is replacing arbitration as the preferred method of business dispute resolution.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)is a private court.

Describe the role of jury selection consultants.

In some states,unanimous jury verdicts are not required.

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Business Torts

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management of Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)has proposed eliminating mandatory arbitration in consumer credit contracts.

Suppose that his neighbor does not respond to the suit.Which of the following is an option for Rod?