Question 1

Mediation is a binding process whereby a private judge decides a pending case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Columba is a country of one hundred thousand people on a small island in the South Pacific. Legal matters are decided by elected Law Sitters. When subjects bring cases before the Law Sitters, each is responsible for presenting their legal and factual arguments. The primary law of Columba comes from the Book of Rapunzel, which provides rules of conduct and guidelines of behavior. In the hearings, the Law Sitters ask few questions. They rule in favor of the party they believe presented the most believable facts consistent with the rules found in the Book of Rapunzel. This system most closely resembles

Accepted Answer

A) an adversary system. 
B) an inquisitorial system. 
C) an equity system. 
D) a common law system. 
A) an adversary system. 
B) an inquisitorial system. 
C) an equity system. 
D) a common law system.

Question 3

A pro-active neutral party who investigates and determines facts and suggest resolutions to the parties to a dispute is called a _________________ .

Accepted Answer

ombudspers

Question 4

Where a legal fee is prescribed by law, the stated amount is the maximum that may be charged, thus a client is free to negotiate a lower fee, and is often well advised to do so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________________ refers to rules of conduct by which individuals, social groups, and societies evaluate their actions from the perspective of moral principles and values.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ refers to rules of conduct by...

Question 6

Attorneys are legally prohibited from advertising for new clients, except by listing their names and addresses in telephone directories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the United States, the loser of a lawsuit generally must pay

Accepted Answer

A) the winner's attorney fees. 
B) only his or her own attorney fees, unless otherwise agreed to by contract or required by statute. 
C) neither, attorney fees are paid by city government for all civil lawsuits. 
D) the judge's prorated salary. 
A) the winner's attorney fees. 
B) only his or her own attorney fees, unless otherwise agreed to by contract or required by statute. 
C) neither, attorney fees are paid by city government for all civil lawsuits. 
D) the judge's prorated salary.

Question 8

The assistance of an attorney at law is not important in an adversarial system of justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which sentence best describes private judging.

Accepted Answer

A) An arbitration that preserves and allows an appeal into the judicial system for the same reasons or grounds as an appeal from a trial court. 
B) A group of private executives from each side of the dispute who hear and render an advisory opinion to a judge who then renders a decision. 
C) to facilitate access to traditional systems of providing justice 
D) A non-binding arbitration 
A) An arbitration that preserves and allows an appeal into the judicial system for the same reasons or grounds as an appeal from a trial court. 
B) A group of private executives from each side of the dispute who hear and render an advisory opinion to a judge who then renders a decision. 
C) to facilitate access to traditional systems of providing justice 
D) A non-binding arbitration

Question 10

Which of the following is a goal of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

Accepted Answer

A) to reduce court congestion as well as avoid undue cost and delay 
B) to enhance community involvement in the dispute resolution process 
C) to facilitate access to traditional systems of providing justice 
D) all of the above 
A) to reduce court congestion as well as avoid undue cost and delay 
B) to enhance community involvement in the dispute resolution process 
C) to facilitate access to traditional systems of providing justice 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Negligence by an attorney in handling his or her client's case is called

Accepted Answer

A) fraud. 
B) champerty. 
C) maintenance. 
D) malpractice. 
A) fraud. 
B) champerty. 
C) maintenance. 
D) malpractice.

Question 12

________________ is a non-binding part of process that parties in some states are required to participate in before they can go to trial.

Accepted Answer

Court-anne

Question 13

A mini-trial is a voluntary, non-binding process used primarily by large business organizations to better inform themselves on the merits of a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lawyers' fees are

Accepted Answer

A) extensively regulated by the state. 
B) extensively regulated by the federal government. 
C) subject to negotiation by the client and attorney. 
D) set by the court in most cases. 
A) extensively regulated by the state. 
B) extensively regulated by the federal government. 
C) subject to negotiation by the client and attorney. 
D) set by the court in most cases.

Question 15

Helen was in a car accident. She hired attorney Flick Jones to represent her in the matter. Helen has been informed by Flick that her case is very good and he will accept it on a contingency basis. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A contingency fee is an agreement to pay

Question 16

Under the terms of a contract between a supplier and a retailer, disputes concerning coverage were to be submitted to a three-member board, which would render a decision. One member of the board was selected by the retailer, and one by the supplier. Those two members then selected the third. What type of ADR is this?

Accepted Answer

A) Negotiation 
B) Mediation 
C) Arbitration 
D) Litigation 
A) Negotiation 
B) Mediation 
C) Arbitration 
D) Litigation

Question 17

With a few exceptions, a person may appear ____________ , or in other words, may represent himself or herself in court without the presence of an attorney.

Accepted Answer

in propria

Question 18

If your professor for this class is an attorney, then

Accepted Answer

A) the fact you are a student creates an attorney client relationship with the professor. 
B) all discussions with your instructor are subject to attorney client privilege. 
C) all your legal problems this semester will be handled by the University without any additional tuition or fees. 
D) none of the above 
A) the fact you are a student creates an attorney client relationship with the professor. 
B) all discussions with your instructor are subject to attorney client privilege. 
C) all your legal problems this semester will be handled by the University without any additional tuition or fees. 
D) none of the above

Question 19

Opposing counsel is not permitted to communicate directly with another attorney's client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An arbitrator must be

Accepted Answer

A) a lawyer. 
B) a member of the American Arbitration Association. 
C) agreed on by the parties. 
D) all of the above 
A) a lawyer. 
B) a member of the American Arbitration Association. 
C) agreed on by the parties. 
D) all of the above

Mediation is a binding process whereby a private judge decides a pending case.

A pro-active neutral party who investigates and determines facts and suggest resolutions to the parties to a dispute is called a _________________ .

Where a legal fee is prescribed by law, the stated amount is the maximum that may be charged, thus a client is free to negotiate a lower fee, and is often well advised to do so.

________________ refers to rules of conduct by which individuals, social groups, and societies evaluate their actions from the perspective of moral principles and values.

Attorneys are legally prohibited from advertising for new clients, except by listing their names and addresses in telephone directories.

In the United States, the loser of a lawsuit generally must pay

The assistance of an attorney at law is not important in an adversarial system of justice.

Which sentence best describes private judging.

Which of the following is a goal of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

Negligence by an attorney in handling his or her client's case is called

________________ is a non-binding part of process that parties in some states are required to participate in before they can go to trial.

A mini-trial is a voluntary, non-binding process used primarily by large business organizations to better inform themselves on the merits of a case.

Lawyers' fees are

Helen was in a car accident. She hired attorney Flick Jones to represent her in the matter. Helen has been informed by Flick that her case is very good and he will accept it on a contingency basis. What does this mean?

With a few exceptions, a person may appear ____________ , or in other words, may represent himself or herself in court without the presence of an attorney.

If your professor for this class is an attorney, then

Opposing counsel is not permitted to communicate directly with another attorney's client.

An arbitrator must be

Introduction to Law

The Constitution

The Court System

Administrative Law

Crimes: Public Wrongs

Torts: Private Wrongs

Contracts: Enforceable Agreements

Real Property and Home Ownership

Intellectual and Personal Property Including Motor Vehicles

Renters and Landlords

Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Consumer Rights, Privacy, and Protection

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

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Exam 4: Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution

Mediation is a binding process whereby a private judge decides a pending case.

A pro-active neutral party who investigates and determines facts and suggest resolutions to the parties to a dispute is called a _________________ .

Where a legal fee is prescribed by law, the stated amount is the maximum that may be charged, thus a client is free to negotiate a lower fee, and is often well advised to do so.

________________ refers to rules of conduct by which individuals, social groups, and societies evaluate their actions from the perspective of moral principles and values.

Attorneys are legally prohibited from advertising for new clients, except by listing their names and addresses in telephone directories.

In the United States, the loser of a lawsuit generally must pay

The assistance of an attorney at law is not important in an adversarial system of justice.

Which sentence best describes private judging.

Which of the following is a goal of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

Negligence by an attorney in handling his or her client's case is called

________________ is a non-binding part of process that parties in some states are required to participate in before they can go to trial.

A mini-trial is a voluntary, non-binding process used primarily by large business organizations to better inform themselves on the merits of a case.

Lawyers' fees are

Helen was in a car accident. She hired attorney Flick Jones to represent her in the matter. Helen has been informed by Flick that her case is very good and he will accept it on a contingency basis. What does this mean?

With a few exceptions, a person may appear ____________ , or in other words, may represent himself or herself in court without the presence of an attorney.

If your professor for this class is an attorney, then

Opposing counsel is not permitted to communicate directly with another attorney's client.

An arbitrator must be

Introduction to Law

The Constitution

The Court System

Administrative Law

Crimes: Public Wrongs

Torts: Private Wrongs

Contracts: Enforceable Agreements

Real Property and Home Ownership

Intellectual and Personal Property Including Motor Vehicles

Renters and Landlords

Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Consumer Rights, Privacy, and Protection

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Filters