Question 1

A special demurrer is similar to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  a motion to make more definite and certain. ​ 
B)  ​ a motion to strike. 
C)  ​ a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​ default. 
A)  a motion to make more definite and certain. ​ 
B)  ​ a motion to strike. 
C)  ​ a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​ default.

Question 2

Lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and insufficient service of process are all cause for ​

Accepted Answer

A)  motions for default. ​ 
B)  ​ motions to dismiss. 
C)  ​ motions for failure to state a claim. 
D)  ​ petition for removal. 
A)  motions for default. ​ 
B)  ​ motions to dismiss. 
C)  ​ motions for failure to state a claim. 
D)  ​ petition for removal.

Question 3

How may a plaintiff respond to affirmative defenses?

Accepted Answer

Response is not required, but

Question 4

A motion must be accompanied by a notice of motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Electronic service of documents requires ​

Accepted Answer

A)  three days to be added to the time limit for response. ​ 
B)  ​ the time limit for response to be shortened by three days. 
C)  ​ the time limit for response to be shortened by one day. 
D)  ​ one day to be added to the time limit for response. 
A)  three days to be added to the time limit for response. ​ 
B)  ​ the time limit for response to be shortened by three days. 
C)  ​ the time limit for response to be shortened by one day. 
D)  ​ one day to be added to the time limit for response.

Question 6

Give three strategic advantages for removing an action from state to federal court.

Accepted Answer

A different judge, a more comp

Question 7

Notice of removal should ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ be served with the answer. 
B)  ​ state facts in support of state jurisdiction. 
C)  ​ state that all defendants have joined in the removal action. 
D)  ​ remand the action to state court. 
A)  ​ be served with the answer. 
B)  ​ state facts in support of state jurisdiction. 
C)  ​ state that all defendants have joined in the removal action. 
D)  ​ remand the action to state court.

Question 8

A motion for summary judgment must ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ allege that there is no question of fact. 
B)  ​ allege that there is no question of law. 
C)  ​ not include evidence. 
D)  ​ be filed before the answer. 
A)  ​ allege that there is no question of fact. 
B)  ​ allege that there is no question of law. 
C)  ​ not include evidence. 
D)  ​ be filed before the answer.

Question 9

A bill of particulars is part of the list of damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An answer may contain ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ denials. 
B)  ​ injunctions. 
C)  ​ third-party complaints. 
D)  ​ motions. 
A)  ​ denials. 
B)  ​ injunctions. 
C)  ​ third-party complaints. 
D)  ​ motions.

Question 11

The purposes of a motion include to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ state the claim against the defendant. 
B)  ​ begin the lawsuit. 
C)  ​ narrow the issues for trial. 
D)  ​ calculate damages. 
A)  ​ state the claim against the defendant. 
B)  ​ begin the lawsuit. 
C)  ​ narrow the issues for trial. 
D)  ​ calculate damages.

Question 12

Removal is not permitted if the defendant is a citizen of the state where the action is brought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the purpose of impleader, and what federal rule governs it?

Accepted Answer

To litigate at one t

Question 14

A motion to strike seeks to rid a pleading of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudicial language. ​ 
B)  ​ indemnification. 
C)  ​ interpleaders. 
D)  ​ defensive language. 
A)  prejudicial language. ​ 
B)  ​ indemnification. 
C)  ​ interpleaders. 
D)  ​ defensive language.

Question 15

An answer must be served within thirty days of receipt of summons. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Once the possible defenses to a claim have been located along with the kinds of facts needed to allege the existence of the defense, the next step is to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  draft the answer. ​ 
B)  ​ draft the defense. 
C)  ​ compare the kinds of facts that have been located to the known facts in the case at hand to see if the defenses are applicable. 
D)  ​ determine whether the defenses are affirmative or negative. 
A)  draft the answer. ​ 
B)  ​ draft the defense. 
C)  ​ compare the kinds of facts that have been located to the known facts in the case at hand to see if the defenses are applicable. 
D)  ​ determine whether the defenses are affirmative or negative.

Question 17

The answer may contain counterclaims or cross-claims, but not both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In responding to the complaint, the defendant may not ​

Accepted Answer

A)  default. ​ 
B)  ​ file a motion to dismiss the action. 
C)  ​ file a motion to strike. 
D)  ​ file a motion for a new trial. 
A)  default. ​ 
B)  ​ file a motion to dismiss the action. 
C)  ​ file a motion to strike. 
D)  ​ file a motion for a new trial.

Question 19

If a complaint is dismissed, the defendant may collect damages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List four possible components of the body of the answer.

Accepted Answer

Legal defenses, admi

A special demurrer is similar to

Lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and insufficient service of process are all cause for

How may a plaintiff respond to affirmative defenses?

A motion must be accompanied by a notice of motion.

Electronic service of documents requires

Give three strategic advantages for removing an action from state to federal court.

Notice of removal should

A motion for summary judgment must

A bill of particulars is part of the list of damages.

An answer may contain

The purposes of a motion include to

Removal is not permitted if the defendant is a citizen of the state where the action is brought.

What is the purpose of impleader, and what federal rule governs it?

A motion to strike seeks to rid a pleading of

An answer must be served within thirty days of receipt of summons.

Once the possible defenses to a claim have been located along with the kinds of facts needed to allege the existence of the defense, the next step is to

The answer may contain counterclaims or cross-claims, but not both.

In responding to the complaint, the defendant may not

If a complaint is dismissed, the defendant may collect damages.

List four possible components of the body of the answer.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

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 6: Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other

A special demurrer is similar to ​

Lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and insufficient service of process are all cause for ​

How may a plaintiff respond to affirmative defenses?

A motion must be accompanied by a notice of motion.

Electronic service of documents requires ​

Give three strategic advantages for removing an action from state to federal court.

Notice of removal should ​

A motion for summary judgment must ​

A bill of particulars is part of the list of damages.

An answer may contain ​

The purposes of a motion include to ​

Removal is not permitted if the defendant is a citizen of the state where the action is brought.

What is the purpose of impleader, and what federal rule governs it?

A motion to strike seeks to rid a pleading of ​

An answer must be served within thirty days of receipt of summons. ​

Once the possible defenses to a claim have been located along with the kinds of facts needed to allege the existence of the defense, the next step is to ​

The answer may contain counterclaims or cross-claims, but not both.

In responding to the complaint, the defendant may not ​

If a complaint is dismissed, the defendant may collect damages.

List four possible components of the body of the answer.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

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

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

A special demurrer is similar to

Lack of jurisdiction, improper venue, and insufficient service of process are all cause for

Electronic service of documents requires

Notice of removal should

A motion for summary judgment must

An answer may contain

The purposes of a motion include to

A motion to strike seeks to rid a pleading of

An answer must be served within thirty days of receipt of summons.

Once the possible defenses to a claim have been located along with the kinds of facts needed to allege the existence of the defense, the next step is to

In responding to the complaint, the defendant may not