Question 1

After all the plaintiff's witnesses are examined and evidence is introduced, the plaintiff's attorney makes a closing argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Unanimous 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 3

In a federal civil trial, the verdict must be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a federal civil trial, the verdict...

Question 4

During the direct examination, the plaintiff's attorney may ask witnesses any questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the defendant's opening ________, the defendant's attorney outlines the defendant's side of the case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the defendant's opening ________, the defendant's...

Question 6

What is polling the jury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking individual jurors whether they agree with the verdict given by the jury foreperson 
B)  Examination of jurors to establish their neutrality 
C)  Deposition of prospective jurors 
D)  Voir dire 
A)  Asking individual jurors whether they agree with the verdict given by the jury foreperson 
B)  Examination of jurors to establish their neutrality 
C)  Deposition of prospective jurors 
D)  Voir dire

Question 7

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Hearsay

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 8

What term describes the situation when a jury cannot agree on a verdict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonsuit 
B)  Mistrial 
C)  Dismissal with prejudice 
D)  Dismissal without prejudice 
A)  Nonsuit 
B)  Mistrial 
C)  Dismissal with prejudice 
D)  Dismissal without prejudice

Question 9

When the defendant's attorney makes a motion for a directed verdict, what does he or she ask the court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Issue a judgment on the merits 
B)  Rule in favor of the defendant without giving the case to the jury 
C)  Issue a judgment on the pleadings 
D)  Issue a judgment notwithstanding the verdict 
A)  Issue a judgment on the merits 
B)  Rule in favor of the defendant without giving the case to the jury 
C)  Issue a judgment on the pleadings 
D)  Issue a judgment notwithstanding the verdict

Question 10

Evidence that tends to prove or disprove an alleged fact is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evidence that tends to prove or disprove...

Question 11

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Judgment non obstante verdicto

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 12

The plaintiff's opening statement must set forth a prima ________ case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The plaintiff's opening statement must set forth...

Question 13

Against what party is an appeal brought?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defendant in error 
B)  Respondent 
C)  Appellee 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Defendant in error 
B)  Respondent 
C)  Appellee 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Direct evidence

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 15

A judgment on the ________ is a court decision based on the evidence and facts presented by the parties.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A judgment on the ________ is a...

Question 16

The only time for the defendant's attorney to make an opening statement is immediately after the plaintiff's attorney opening statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To be heard by an appellate court, what requirement must an appeal satisfy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raise questions of law 
B)  Be filed within a prescribed period after the entry of judgment 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Raise questions of law 
B)  Be filed within a prescribed period after the entry of judgment 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 18

The decision of the jury is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The decision of the jury is the...

Question 19

Real evidence includes business records, wills, and deeds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  All the plaintiff's witnesses are examined 
B)  All the plaintiff's evidence is introduced 
C)  None of the above 
D)  All of the above 
A)  All the plaintiff's witnesses are examined 
B)  All the plaintiff's evidence is introduced 
C)  None of the above 
D)  All of the above

Exam 7: Steps in a Trial

After all the plaintiff's witnesses are examined and evidence is introduced, the plaintiff's attorney makes a closing argument.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Unanimous verdict

In a federal civil trial, the verdict must be ________.

During the direct examination, the plaintiff's attorney may ask witnesses any questions.

In the defendant's opening ________, the defendant's attorney outlines the defendant's side of the case.

What is polling the jury?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Hearsay

What term describes the situation when a jury cannot agree on a verdict?

When the defendant's attorney makes a motion for a directed verdict, what does he or she ask the court?

Evidence that tends to prove or disprove an alleged fact is ________.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Judgment non obstante verdicto

The plaintiff's opening statement must set forth a prima ________ case.

Against what party is an appeal brought?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Direct evidence

A judgment on the ________ is a court decision based on the evidence and facts presented by the parties.

The only time for the defendant's attorney to make an opening statement is immediately after the plaintiff's attorney opening statement.

To be heard by an appellate court, what requirement must an appeal satisfy?

The decision of the jury is the ________.

Real evidence includes business records, wills, and deeds.

When the plaintiff's attorney rests the case, what does it mean?

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