Question 1

Arbitration is not allowed when federal statutory rights are involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are constitutional and numerical limits on peremptory challenges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a form of equitable relief?

Accepted Answer

A) injunction 
B) money damages 
C) specific performance 
D) rescission of a contract 
E) All of the above are forms of equitable relief. 
A) injunction 
B) money damages 
C) specific performance 
D) rescission of a contract 
E) All of the above are forms of equitable relief.

Question 4

A motion for judgment NOV:

Accepted Answer

A) is a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. 
B) can only be made by the plaintiff. 
C) is made only before the verdict is returned. 
D) none of the above 
A) is a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. 
B) can only be made by the plaintiff. 
C) is made only before the verdict is returned. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Interrogatories are given under oath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The results of a minitrial are always binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The results of mediation are generally binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The purpose of the new mandatory discovery provisions is to:

Accepted Answer

A) remove the element of surprise from litigation. 
B) make litigation more of a quest for the truth. 
C) minimize discovery times and costs. 
D) All of the above are reasons mandatory discovery was adopted. 
A) remove the element of surprise from litigation. 
B) make litigation more of a quest for the truth. 
C) minimize discovery times and costs. 
D) All of the above are reasons mandatory discovery was adopted.

Question 9

Statutes of limitations are always four years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Peremptory challenges:

Accepted Answer

A) are challenges for cause. 
B) are generally limited in each case. 
C) require specific reasons for use. 
D) require proof of bias or prejudice of the juror. 
E) none of the above 
A) are challenges for cause. 
B) are generally limited in each case. 
C) require specific reasons for use. 
D) require proof of bias or prejudice of the juror. 
E) none of the above

Question 11

Joan Evans has rented a storage locker at Storage 'R' Us for the past two years.She has discovered another storage locker facility that is nearby is climate-controlled,and only costs a few dollars more per month to rent.Joan has decided to end her lease at Storage 'R' Us and move her things to the climate-controlled facility.The management at Storage 'R' Us has refused to refund Joan's $35 security deposit.Joan's contract provides that if she sweeps out her locker and no damage is done,the deposit will be returned.Joan has swept the locker,and there is no damage in her unit.What suggestions can you give Joan for resolving the dispute?

Accepted Answer

Evans could try small claims court.She c

Question 12

Interrogatories:

Accepted Answer

A) are served on nonparties only. 
B) must be answered under oath. 
C) must be used before a deposition can be scheduled. 
D) none of the above 
A) are served on nonparties only. 
B) must be answered under oath. 
C) must be used before a deposition can be scheduled. 
D) none of the above

Question 13

Which of the following methods of arbitration allows the parties input on the decision-maker(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) peer review 
B) arbitration 
C) mediation 
D) all of the above 
A) peer review 
B) arbitration 
C) mediation 
D) all of the above

Question 14

A prima facie case is one that can survive a directed verdict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A peremptory challenge is a challenge for cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A default results when:

Accepted Answer

A) the plaintiff fails to serve a summons. 
B) the defendant fails to file an answer in a timely fashion. 
C) a counterclaim is filed. 
D) none of the above 
A) the plaintiff fails to serve a summons. 
B) the defendant fails to file an answer in a timely fashion. 
C) a counterclaim is filed. 
D) none of the above

Question 17

The standard for admitting expert testimony in a trial is:

Accepted Answer

A) the judge must find the expert is reliable. 
B) the judge must fine that the expert's testimony is relevant. 
C) all expert testimony is admitted. 
D) both a and b 
A) the judge must find the expert is reliable. 
B) the judge must fine that the expert's testimony is relevant. 
C) all expert testimony is admitted. 
D) both a and b

Question 18

A jury selection firm working for a plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case culled through the jurors' Facebook pages and found that one of the jurors had dated the plaintiff.Which of the following is correct about the plaintiff's rights during jury selection?

Accepted Answer

A) The juror can be removed for cause. 
B) Lawyers are not permitted to use information placed on Facebook for purposes of striking jurors. 
C) The juror cannot be removed for cause, but the plaintiff's lawyer could use a peremptory challenge. 
D) The juror can be struck with a peremptory challenge, but the lawyer will have to give a reason. 
A) The juror can be removed for cause. 
B) Lawyers are not permitted to use information placed on Facebook for purposes of striking jurors. 
C) The juror cannot be removed for cause, but the plaintiff's lawyer could use a peremptory challenge. 
D) The juror can be struck with a peremptory challenge, but the lawyer will have to give a reason.

Question 19

Early neutral evaluation is a means of alternative dispute resolution used prior to discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sam Wasterson is the CEO of Galant,Inc.Galant is being sued by Webtech,a competitor,for antitrust violations.Webtech's CEO says that he met with Wasterson three times in 1993.He explains,"Check his calendar.Check his secretary's logs!" The meetings are a critical part of the Webtech case.Webtech's lawyers:

Accepted Answer

A) will not be able to obtain the calendar or logs because of the privilege. 
B) will obtain the calendar and logs through mandatory discovery or a request for production. 
C) will have to show the relevance of the logs and calendars before they can get them. 
D) cannot obtain the calendar and logs because of privacy limitations. 
A) will not be able to obtain the calendar or logs because of the privilege. 
B) will obtain the calendar and logs through mandatory discovery or a request for production. 
C) will have to show the relevance of the logs and calendars before they can get them. 
D) cannot obtain the calendar and logs because of privacy limitations.

Arbitration is not allowed when federal statutory rights are involved.

There are constitutional and numerical limits on peremptory challenges.

Which of the following is not a form of equitable relief?

A motion for judgment NOV:

Interrogatories are given under oath.

The results of a minitrial are always binding.

The results of mediation are generally binding.

The purpose of the new mandatory discovery provisions is to:

Statutes of limitations are always four years.

Peremptory challenges:

Interrogatories:

Which of the following methods of arbitration allows the parties input on the decision-maker(s)?

A prima facie case is one that can survive a directed verdict.

A peremptory challenge is a challenge for cause.

A default results when:

The standard for admitting expert testimony in a trial is:

A jury selection firm working for a plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case culled through the jurors' Facebook pages and found that one of the jurors had dated the plaintiff.Which of the following is correct about the plaintiff's rights during jury selection?

Early neutral evaluation is a means of alternative dispute resolution used prior to discovery.

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Exam 4: Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Arbitration is not allowed when federal statutory rights are involved.

There are constitutional and numerical limits on peremptory challenges.

Which of the following is not a form of equitable relief?

A motion for judgment NOV:

Interrogatories are given under oath.

The results of a minitrial are always binding.

The results of mediation are generally binding.

The purpose of the new mandatory discovery provisions is to:

Statutes of limitations are always four years.

Peremptory challenges:

Interrogatories:

Which of the following methods of arbitration allows the parties input on the decision-maker(s)?

A prima facie case is one that can survive a directed verdict.

A peremptory challenge is a challenge for cause.

A default results when:

The standard for admitting expert testimony in a trial is:

A jury selection firm working for a plaintiff in a slip-and-fall case culled through the jurors' Facebook pages and found that one of the jurors had dated the plaintiff.Which of the following is correct about the plaintiff's rights during jury selection?

Early neutral evaluation is a means of alternative dispute resolution used prior to discovery.

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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