Question 1

​ An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The initial client interview is significant for what three reasons?

Accepted Answer

Establishes client-firm relati

Question 3

(Special direction to instructor: Give each student a copy of the facts in Case I, Chapter 1.) Referring to the facts on the attached sheet (Case I) and the elements and defenses to negligence, discuss whether there may be a cause of action for negligence and defenses thereto. ​

Accepted Answer

• Duty: It is clear that Mr. Hart had a

Question 4

Pace and lead is a technique used to elicit information during the client interview. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If A has a miscarriage and sues her doctor for malpractice for giving her x-rays before realizing she was pregnant, and A reveals on the witness stand that she fell down the stairs at home just before the miscarriage, the element of the plaintiff's proof that is in jeopardy is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ duty. 
B)  ​ breach of duty. 
C)  ​ proximate cause. 
D)  ​ injury. 
A)  ​ duty. 
B)  ​ breach of duty. 
C)  ​ proximate cause. 
D)  ​ injury.

Question 6

In regard to scheduling the initial interview, it is best to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ schedule about an hour and to end at a specified time so the interview will not be unduly prolonged. 
B)  ​ leave it open ended to provide flexibility and an unhurried environment. 
C)  ​ leave time to allow clients to chat as long as they want. 
D)  ​ schedule twenty minutes and let the client know at the end of that time that you have more important things to do. 
A)  ​ schedule about an hour and to end at a specified time so the interview will not be unduly prolonged. 
B)  ​ leave it open ended to provide flexibility and an unhurried environment. 
C)  ​ leave time to allow clients to chat as long as they want. 
D)  ​ schedule twenty minutes and let the client know at the end of that time that you have more important things to do.

Question 7

It is best to let the client know that it is the client's responsibility to provide for any special needs, such as interpreters, for the initial interview. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An interview summary must be filed with the court within twenty days of the interview. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The body language of a person may best be assessed to determine ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ whether the person is lying. 
B)  ​ whether the firm should take the person's case. 
C)  ​ how a jury will perceive the person. 
D)  ​ a person's intelligence. 
A)  ​ whether the person is lying. 
B)  ​ whether the firm should take the person's case. 
C)  ​ how a jury will perceive the person. 
D)  ​ a person's intelligence.

Question 10

For the most efficient interviews, use only form questions. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Substantive law includes defenses to actions. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is an Authorization for Release of Information form? Why is it important? ​

Accepted Answer

It is a document that, when signed by th

Question 13

Because each case is unique, interview form questions are not helpful. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

The initial client interview is significant for what three reasons?

(Special direction to instructor: Give each student a copy of the facts in Case I, Chapter 1.) Referring to the facts on the attached sheet (Case I) and the elements and defenses to negligence, discuss whether there may be a cause of action for negligence and defenses thereto.

Pace and lead is a technique used to elicit information during the client interview.

If A has a miscarriage and sues her doctor for malpractice for giving her x-rays before realizing she was pregnant, and A reveals on the witness stand that she fell down the stairs at home just before the miscarriage, the element of the plaintiff's proof that is in jeopardy is

In regard to scheduling the initial interview, it is best to

It is best to let the client know that it is the client's responsibility to provide for any special needs, such as interpreters, for the initial interview.

An interview summary must be filed with the court within twenty days of the interview.

The body language of a person may best be assessed to determine

For the most efficient interviews, use only form questions.

Substantive law includes defenses to actions.

What is an Authorization for Release of Information form? Why is it important?

Because each case is unique, interview form questions are not helpful.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 2: The Initial Interview

​ An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

The initial client interview is significant for what three reasons?

(Special direction to instructor: Give each student a copy of the facts in Case I, Chapter 1.) Referring to the facts on the attached sheet (Case I) and the elements and defenses to negligence, discuss whether there may be a cause of action for negligence and defenses thereto. ​

Pace and lead is a technique used to elicit information during the client interview. ​

If A has a miscarriage and sues her doctor for malpractice for giving her x-rays before realizing she was pregnant, and A reveals on the witness stand that she fell down the stairs at home just before the miscarriage, the element of the plaintiff's proof that is in jeopardy is ​

In regard to scheduling the initial interview, it is best to ​

It is best to let the client know that it is the client's responsibility to provide for any special needs, such as interpreters, for the initial interview. ​

An interview summary must be filed with the court within twenty days of the interview. ​

The body language of a person may best be assessed to determine ​

For the most efficient interviews, use only form questions. ​

Substantive law includes defenses to actions. ​

What is an Authorization for Release of Information form? Why is it important? ​

Because each case is unique, interview form questions are not helpful. ​

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

An event can be a contributing cause of an injury without being the proximate cause.

(Special direction to instructor: Give each student a copy of the facts in Case I, Chapter 1.) Referring to the facts on the attached sheet (Case I) and the elements and defenses to negligence, discuss whether there may be a cause of action for negligence and defenses thereto.

Pace and lead is a technique used to elicit information during the client interview.

If A has a miscarriage and sues her doctor for malpractice for giving her x-rays before realizing she was pregnant, and A reveals on the witness stand that she fell down the stairs at home just before the miscarriage, the element of the plaintiff's proof that is in jeopardy is

In regard to scheduling the initial interview, it is best to

It is best to let the client know that it is the client's responsibility to provide for any special needs, such as interpreters, for the initial interview.

An interview summary must be filed with the court within twenty days of the interview.

The body language of a person may best be assessed to determine

For the most efficient interviews, use only form questions.

Substantive law includes defenses to actions.

What is an Authorization for Release of Information form? Why is it important?

Because each case is unique, interview form questions are not helpful.