Question 1

After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may make a motion for a(n) ________ verdict.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case,...

Question 2

What is an exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Documentary evidence 
B)  Real evidence 
C)  Tangible item 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Documentary evidence 
B)  Real evidence 
C)  Tangible item 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Discuss why generally hearsay is not admissible as evidence, and under what circumstance the court would allow it.

Accepted Answer

During parties' cases in chief, parties'

Question 4

What term describes the statement which is legally sufficient as proof of the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opening statement 
B)  Closing argument 
C)  Prima facie case 
D)  Consent decree 
A)  Opening statement 
B)  Closing argument 
C)  Prima facie case 
D)  Consent decree

Question 5

Exhibits are tangible items introduced as evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict may follow a verdict contrary to law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The plaintiff's attorney cross-examines plaintiff's witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define a jury's verdict. Discuss how a jury reaches the verdict and what happens if a jury cannot reach the verdict.

Accepted Answer

Definition: A verdict is the decision of

Question 9

The trial judge determines the duration of parties' ________ arguments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The trial judge determines the duration of...

Question 10

Since attorneys cannot cross-examine ________ for truthfulness, it is generally inadmissible as evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since attorneys cannot cross-examine ________ for truthfulness,...

Question 11

Discuss a jury charge: who gives it, when, and why it is important.

Accepted Answer

The jury charge is given by the trial ju

Question 12

When an appellate court disagrees with a lower court decision, what will the appellate court do with this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reverse 
B)  Set aside 
C)  Make void 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Reverse 
B)  Set aside 
C)  Make void 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Motion for a directed verdict

Accepted Answer

A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts 
A)  Judgment in favor of a party despite a verdict in favor of the opposite party 
B)  All jurors agree on the verdict 
C)  Outlining the defendant's side of the case 
D)  Leading questions may be asked at this examination of witnesses 
E)  Out of court statement
F) After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may present to the court this request
G) Attorneys give their final arguments to the fact finder
H) The plaintiff's attorney statement setting forth a prima facie case
I) Evidence that helps to prove or disprove a claimed fact
J) Witnesses testify about something that they observed
K) Higher courts that have power to review decisions of trial courts

Question 14

A request to a higher court to reverse the decision of a lower court is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A request to a higher court to...

Question 15

What is a characteristic of direct examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attorney must ask questions to receive the information from the witness 
B)  Leading questions are not allowed 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Attorney must ask questions to receive the information from the witness 
B)  Leading questions are not allowed 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

When does the plaintiff's attorney make the opening statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  After the jury is impaneled 
B)  When the judge permits 
C)  After the defendant's opening statement 
D)  None of the above 
A)  After the jury is impaneled 
B)  When the judge permits 
C)  After the defendant's opening statement 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

In the plaintiff's opening statement, plaintiff's attorney outlines for the fact finder why plaintiff should win the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After the opening statement, the plaintiff's attorney presents the ________ in chief.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the opening statement, the plaintiff's attorney...

Question 19

What is a characteristic of hearsay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Out of court statement 
B)  Generally inadmissible 
C)  Govern by the rules of evidence 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Out of court statement 
B)  Generally inadmissible 
C)  Govern by the rules of evidence 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

A judgment on the merits is also called a judgment on the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Steps in a Trial

After the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, the defendant's attorney may make a motion for a(n) ________ verdict.

What is an exhibit?

Discuss why generally hearsay is not admissible as evidence, and under what circumstance the court would allow it.

What term describes the statement which is legally sufficient as proof of the case?

Exhibits are tangible items introduced as evidence.

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict may follow a verdict contrary to law.

The plaintiff's attorney cross-examines plaintiff's witnesses.

Define a jury's verdict. Discuss how a jury reaches the verdict and what happens if a jury cannot reach the verdict.

The trial judge determines the duration of parties' ________ arguments.

Since attorneys cannot cross-examine ________ for truthfulness, it is generally inadmissible as evidence.

Discuss a jury charge: who gives it, when, and why it is important.

When an appellate court disagrees with a lower court decision, what will the appellate court do with this decision?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Motion for a directed verdict

A request to a higher court to reverse the decision of a lower court is a(n) ________.

What is a characteristic of direct examination?

When does the plaintiff's attorney make the opening statement?

In the plaintiff's opening statement, plaintiff's attorney outlines for the fact finder why plaintiff should win the case.

After the opening statement, the plaintiff's attorney presents the ________ in chief.

What is a characteristic of hearsay?

A judgment on the merits is also called a judgment on the pleadings.

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