Question 1

In rem actions attach property to pay a judgment in an unrelated case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Case deadlines stem from the initial client interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Service of process establishes personal venue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ personal delivery. 
B)  ​ delivery to any person at defendant's house. 
C)  ​ delivery by first-class mail. 
D)  ​ publication under prescribed circumstances. 
A)  ​ personal delivery. 
B)  ​ delivery to any person at defendant's house. 
C)  ​ delivery by first-class mail. 
D)  ​ publication under prescribed circumstances.

Question 5

The best person to contact to find out what documents are necessary to file a lawsuit is the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ bailiff. 
B)  ​ clerk of the specified court. 
C)  ​ county clerk. 
D)  ​ court administrator. 
A)  ​ bailiff. 
B)  ​ clerk of the specified court. 
C)  ​ county clerk. 
D)  ​ court administrator.

Question 6

What time limits are involved in setting aside a default judgment?

Accepted Answer

Motion must be made in reasonable time [

Question 7

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint ​

Accepted Answer

A)  is covered in Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. ​ 
B)  ​ is directly on the party, not the party's attorney. 
C)  ​ must be preceded by filing them with the clerk of court. 
D)  ​ must be in person. 
A)  is covered in Rule 5 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. ​ 
B)  ​ is directly on the party, not the party's attorney. 
C)  ​ must be preceded by filing them with the clerk of court. 
D)  ​ must be in person.

Question 8

How is federal service of an in-state corporation accomplished?

Accepted Answer

a. If no waiver is obtained, according t

Question 9

The Federal Collections Act is important in quasi in rem cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

Accepted Answer

Some jurisdictions allow only

Question 11

The summons is the document that states the time in which the plaintiff must appear and defend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

Accepted Answer

State court-when complaint and

Question 13

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ complaint. 
B)  ​ process receipt and return. 
C)  ​ summons. 
D)  ​ consent to exercise jurisdiction. 
A)  ​ complaint. 
B)  ​ process receipt and return. 
C)  ​ summons. 
D)  ​ consent to exercise jurisdiction.

Question 14

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Service of process should be accomplished by mail only if personal service fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

PACER allows electronic access to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  sealed documents for attorneys only. ​ 
B)  ​ federal court documents for anyone. 
C)  ​ court dockets for attorneys only. 
D)  ​ court rule changes under consideration. 
A)  sealed documents for attorneys only. ​ 
B)  ​ federal court documents for anyone. 
C)  ​ court dockets for attorneys only. 
D)  ​ court rule changes under consideration.

Question 17

U.S. Senators are immune from service of process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If the award requested in an action is a sum certain and the defendant is neither a minor nor incompetent, judgment shall be entered by the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ clerk. 
B)  ​ judge. 
C)  ​ plaintiff. 
D)  ​ defendant. 
A)  ​ clerk. 
B)  ​ judge. 
C)  ​ plaintiff. 
D)  ​ defendant.

Question 20

The Federal Tort Claims Act ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ has a five-year statute of limitations. 
B)  ​ prevents tort claims by citizens against the United States. 
C)  ​ bypasses administrative claims to allow immediate suits against the United States. 
D)  ​ requires administrative claims to be filed and decided before an action can be filed. 
A)  ​ has a five-year statute of limitations. 
B)  ​ prevents tort claims by citizens against the United States. 
C)  ​ bypasses administrative claims to allow immediate suits against the United States. 
D)  ​ requires administrative claims to be filed and decided before an action can be filed.

In rem actions attach property to pay a judgment in an unrelated case.

Case deadlines stem from the initial client interview.

Service of process establishes personal venue.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by

The best person to contact to find out what documents are necessary to file a lawsuit is the

What time limits are involved in setting aside a default judgment?

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint

How is federal service of an in-state corporation accomplished?

The Federal Collections Act is important in quasi in rem cases.

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

The summons is the document that states the time in which the plaintiff must appear and defend.

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

Service of process should be accomplished by mail only if personal service fails.

PACER allows electronic access to

U.S. Senators are immune from service of process.

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

If the award requested in an action is a sum certain and the defendant is neither a minor nor incompetent, judgment shall be entered by the

The Federal Tort Claims Act

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

In rem actions attach property to pay a judgment in an unrelated case.

Case deadlines stem from the initial client interview.

Service of process establishes personal venue.

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by ​

The best person to contact to find out what documents are necessary to file a lawsuit is the ​

What time limits are involved in setting aside a default judgment?

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint ​

How is federal service of an in-state corporation accomplished?

The Federal Collections Act is important in quasi in rem cases.

What cautions apply when seeking default judgments against multiple defendants?

The summons is the document that states the time in which the plaintiff must appear and defend.

Generally, when does an action officially begin in state court and in federal court?

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the ​

Typical long-arm statutes require service of process through the secretary of state.

Service of process should be accomplished by mail only if personal service fails.

PACER allows electronic access to ​

U.S. Senators are immune from service of process.

Default judgments may award amounts greater than those requested in the complaint.

If the award requested in an action is a sum certain and the defendant is neither a minor nor incompetent, judgment shall be entered by the ​

The Federal Tort Claims Act ​

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

The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure do not allow service of process by

The best person to contact to find out what documents are necessary to file a lawsuit is the

Service of papers subsequent to the complaint

In preparing for the filing of an action, it is a good idea for a paralegal to see that the attorney signs the

PACER allows electronic access to

If the award requested in an action is a sum certain and the defendant is neither a minor nor incompetent, judgment shall be entered by the

The Federal Tort Claims Act