Question 1

A civil cover sheet is required in filing lawsuits in some states but not in federal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Entry of a default judgment on military personnel is allowed if they are on active duty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ state long-arm certification. 
B)  ​ its primary place of business in the state. 
C)  ​ the necessary minimum contacts with the federal court. 
D)  ​ the necessary minimum contacts with the state. 
A)  ​ state long-arm certification. 
B)  ​ its primary place of business in the state. 
C)  ​ the necessary minimum contacts with the federal court. 
D)  ​ the necessary minimum contacts with the state.

Question 4

Papers subsequent to the complaint should be served on the party's attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In serving an officer of the United States, service is complete simply by serving a copy of the summons and complaint on the U.S. Attorney General.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically ​

Accepted Answer

A)  if the initial summons was electronic. ​ 
B)  ​ in all cases. 
C)  ​ if the person served has given written consent. 
D)  ​ if an attempt to serve paper documents has failed. 
A)  if the initial summons was electronic. ​ 
B)  ​ in all cases. 
C)  ​ if the person served has given written consent. 
D)  ​ if an attempt to serve paper documents has failed.

Question 7

Default may be entered if the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ defendant fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
B)  ​ plaintiff fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
C)  ​ defendant files a responsive pleading but fails to enter an appearance in the prescribed time period. 
D)  ​ defendant is a minor and has no legal representation. 
A)  ​ defendant fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
B)  ​ plaintiff fails to enter an appearance or otherwise file a responsive pleading in the prescribed time period. 
C)  ​ defendant files a responsive pleading but fails to enter an appearance in the prescribed time period. 
D)  ​ defendant is a minor and has no legal representation.

Question 8

If a default judgment is not set aside, the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ defendant wins. 
B)  ​ defendant may then file an answer. 
C)  ​ plaintiff loses. 
D)  ​ plaintiff is limited to the amount of damages requested. 
A)  ​ defendant wins. 
B)  ​ defendant may then file an answer. 
C)  ​ plaintiff loses. 
D)  ​ plaintiff is limited to the amount of damages requested.

Question 9

List two advantages of e-filing.

Accepted Answer

1. Eliminates trips to the cou

Question 10

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ attorney. 
B)  ​ judge. 
C)  ​ clerk of court. 
D)  ​ defendant. 
A)  ​ attorney. 
B)  ​ judge. 
C)  ​ clerk of court. 
D)  ​ defendant.

Question 11

Filing the complaint ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ is the process described as the beginning of an investigation of a lawsuit. 
B)  ​ marks the official beginning of the case in the federal system. 
C)  ​ is always the official beginning of a case. 
D)  ​ is never the beginning of a case. 
A)  ​ is the process described as the beginning of an investigation of a lawsuit. 
B)  ​ marks the official beginning of the case in the federal system. 
C)  ​ is always the official beginning of a case. 
D)  ​ is never the beginning of a case.

Question 12

Out-of-state defendants can be served through long-arm laws if they have sufficient contacts with the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The summons may not be served electronically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In state court, the person most likely to serve process is the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ attorney. 
B)  ​ marshal. 
C)  ​ sheriff. 
D)  ​ paralegal. 
A)  ​ attorney. 
B)  ​ marshal. 
C)  ​ sheriff. 
D)  ​ paralegal.

Question 15

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ process prescribed by Rule 3. 
B)  ​ use of the notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons. 
C)  ​ personal delivery of the summons and complaint on defendant. 
D)  ​ postal delivery of the summons and complaint to the defendant. 
A)  ​ process prescribed by Rule 3. 
B)  ​ use of the notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons. 
C)  ​ personal delivery of the summons and complaint on defendant. 
D)  ​ postal delivery of the summons and complaint to the defendant.

Question 16

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ 120 
B)  ​ 60 
C)  ​ 20 
D)  ​ 90 
A)  ​ 120 
B)  ​ 60 
C)  ​ 20 
D)  ​ 90

Question 17

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A request for entry of default judgment is often accompanied by an affidavit to show ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ jurisdiction. 
B)  ​ incapacity of defendant. 
C)  ​ nonmilitary service. 
D)  ​ service of process. 
A)  ​ jurisdiction. 
B)  ​ incapacity of defendant. 
C)  ​ nonmilitary service. 
D)  ​ service of process.

Question 19

A judge for the lawsuit may be assigned by the clerk of court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The e-filing system for many federal courts is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ CM/ECF. 
B)  ​ PACER. 
C)  ​ NEF. 
D)  ​ uscourts.gov. 
A)  ​ CM/ECF. 
B)  ​ PACER. 
C)  ​ NEF. 
D)  ​ uscourts.gov.

A civil cover sheet is required in filing lawsuits in some states but not in federal cases.

Entry of a default judgment on military personnel is allowed if they are on active duty.

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have

Papers subsequent to the complaint should be served on the party's attorney.

In serving an officer of the United States, service is complete simply by serving a copy of the summons and complaint on the U.S. Attorney General.

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically

Default may be entered if the

If a default judgment is not set aside, the

List two advantages of e-filing.

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the

Filing the complaint

Out-of-state defendants can be served through long-arm laws if they have sufficient contacts with the plaintiff.

The summons may not be served electronically.

In state court, the person most likely to serve process is the

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within _____.

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

A request for entry of default judgment is often accompanied by an affidavit to show

A judge for the lawsuit may be assigned by the clerk of court.

The e-filing system for many federal courts is

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

Exam 5: Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

A civil cover sheet is required in filing lawsuits in some states but not in federal cases.

Entry of a default judgment on military personnel is allowed if they are on active duty.

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have ​

Papers subsequent to the complaint should be served on the party's attorney.

In serving an officer of the United States, service is complete simply by serving a copy of the summons and complaint on the U.S. Attorney General.

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically ​

Default may be entered if the ​

If a default judgment is not set aside, the ​

List two advantages of e-filing.

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the ​

Filing the complaint ​

Out-of-state defendants can be served through long-arm laws if they have sufficient contacts with the plaintiff.

The summons may not be served electronically.

In state court, the person most likely to serve process is the ​

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the ​

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within _____. ​

A sum certain is a flat fee paid to an attorney.

A request for entry of default judgment is often accompanied by an affidavit to show ​

A judge for the lawsuit may be assigned by the clerk of court.

The e-filing system for many federal courts is ​

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

Generally speaking, in order for a long-arm statute to extend to an individual or a corporation, the individual or corporation must have

After the initial summons, documents in federal cases may be served electronically

Default may be entered if the

If a default judgment is not set aside, the

The issuing of a summons requires the signature of the

Filing the complaint

In state court, the person most likely to serve process is the

The preferred method of service in federal procedure is the

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure give the court the power to dismiss a lawsuit if, after the complaint has been filed, service has not been achieved within _____.

A request for entry of default judgment is often accompanied by an affidavit to show

The e-filing system for many federal courts is