Question 1

Witnesses do not have any legal duty to cooperate with the parties and their lawyers outside court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Though not required by court order or subpoena, the client should plan to attend every minute of the trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The plenary power of the court enables the court to order amendments at the pretrial conference though no party served a notice of motion to amend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If a case is stricken from the calendar by the court in response to a stipulation by the parties, it may be reinstated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  stipulation that leads to the appropriate court order. 
B)  motion made by the defendant. 
C)  motion made by the plaintiff. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  stipulation that leads to the appropriate court order. 
B)  motion made by the defendant. 
C)  motion made by the plaintiff. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 5

Define
-day certain

Accepted Answer

A day certain is a date on which a trial

Question 6

What should the trial team advise the client to do if a client has given an incorrect answer on the witness stand?

Accepted Answer

The team should inform the client of the

Question 7

A party who prosecutes a frivolous claim or defense is subject to which of the following sanctions or disciplinary actions:

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment of costs. 
B)  order striking the party's pleadings. 
C)  an award of judgment in favor of the opposing party. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  assessment of costs. 
B)  order striking the party's pleadings. 
C)  an award of judgment in favor of the opposing party. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 8

Is it permissible for lawyers to try to influence the court concerning the appli- cable law by submitting proposed jury instructions that contain the lawyer's ideas about the law?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many judges require lawyers to subm

Question 9

It is up to the parties to initiate the scheduling of a pretrial conference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Witnesses do not have any legal duty to cooperate with the parties and their lawyers outside court.

Though not required by court order or subpoena, the client should plan to attend every minute of the trial.

The plenary power of the court enables the court to order amendments at the pretrial conference though no party served a notice of motion to amend.

If a case is stricken from the calendar by the court in response to a stipulation by the parties, it may be reinstated by:

Define -day certain

What should the trial team advise the client to do if a client has given an incorrect answer on the witness stand?

A party who prosecutes a frivolous claim or defense is subject to which of the following sanctions or disciplinary actions:

Is it permissible for lawyers to try to influence the court concerning the appli- cable law by submitting proposed jury instructions that contain the lawyer's ideas about the law?

It is up to the parties to initiate the scheduling of a pretrial conference.

Litigation Principles

Lawyer and Client Relationship and Ethics

Court Organization

Causes of Action and Remedies

Affirmative Defenses

Introduction to Federal Procedure

Gathering Evidence

Evidence

Conducting an Investigation

Expert Witnesses

Interrogatories

Oral Depositions

Preparing Client for Deposition

Medical Examinations and Records

Inspection of Property, Documents, and Things

Requests for Admissions

Motions

Structure of a Civil Trial

Judgments

Appeals

Settlements, Releases, and Dismissals

Arbitration and Mediation Glossary

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Exam 18: Preparation for Trial

Witnesses do not have any legal duty to cooperate with the parties and their lawyers outside court.

Though not required by court order or subpoena, the client should plan to attend every minute of the trial.

The plenary power of the court enables the court to order amendments at the pretrial conference though no party served a notice of motion to amend.

If a case is stricken from the calendar by the court in response to a stipulation by the parties, it may be reinstated by:

Define -day certain

What should the trial team advise the client to do if a client has given an incorrect answer on the witness stand?

A party who prosecutes a frivolous claim or defense is subject to which of the following sanctions or disciplinary actions:

Is it permissible for lawyers to try to influence the court concerning the appli- cable law by submitting proposed jury instructions that contain the lawyer's ideas about the law?

It is up to the parties to initiate the scheduling of a pretrial conference.

Litigation Principles

Lawyer and Client Relationship and Ethics

Court Organization

Causes of Action and Remedies

Affirmative Defenses

Introduction to Federal Procedure

Gathering Evidence

Evidence

Conducting an Investigation

Expert Witnesses

Interrogatories

Oral Depositions

Preparing Client for Deposition

Medical Examinations and Records

Inspection of Property, Documents, and Things

Requests for Admissions

Motions

Structure of a Civil Trial

Judgments

Appeals

Settlements, Releases, and Dismissals

Arbitration and Mediation Glossary

Filters