Question 1

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

Accepted Answer

A) defendant only 
B) plaintiff only 
C) both plaintiff and defendant 
D) none of the above 
A) defendant only 
B) plaintiff only 
C) both plaintiff and defendant 
D) none of the above A

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?

Accepted Answer

A) Probate court 
B) Juvenile court 
C) Domestic Relations court 
D) All of the above. 
A) Probate court 
B) Juvenile court 
C) Domestic Relations court 
D) All of the above.

Question 5

Billy has a dispute with Sleepdigit Bedspring Company over a number of beds Billy recently purchased from Sleepdigit for use in his hotel.Billy needs to decide whether to pursue litigation or employ an alternative means of dispute resolution.What advantages are most often associated with alternative dispute resolution? Which choice would be most appropriate in this case?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently cited advantages of

Question 6

The Uniform Arbitration Act requires a written agreement to arbitrate an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A deposition:

Accepted Answer

A) is the testimony of a witness taken under oath. 
B) is conducted outside of the courtroom. 
C) can be used to impeach a witness. 
D) all of the above. 
A) is the testimony of a witness taken under oath. 
B) is conducted outside of the courtroom. 
C) can be used to impeach a witness. 
D) all of the above.

Question 8

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A) civil lawsuit 
B) arbitration 
C) association tribunals 
D) minitrial 
A) civil lawsuit 
B) arbitration 
C) association tribunals 
D) minitrial

Question 9

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

Accepted Answer

A) jurisdiction. 
B) mediation. 
C) arbitration. 
D) summary judgment. 
A) jurisdiction. 
B) mediation. 
C) arbitration. 
D) summary judgment.

Question 10

If questions of fact are involved,the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The person who initiates a civil lawsuit is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) defendant. 
B) prosecutor 
C) plaintiff. 
D) judge. 
A) defendant. 
B) prosecutor 
C) plaintiff. 
D) judge.

Question 12

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The federal court system consists of three levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All courts have original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Once a lawsuit is commenced,the case must go to the jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Judicial Triage:

Accepted Answer

A) is a court management tool. 
B) results in some cases being expedited. 
C) results in some cases being postponed. 
D) all of the above. 
A) is a court management tool. 
B) results in some cases being expedited. 
C) results in some cases being postponed. 
D) all of the above.

Question 20

A summary jury trial is:

Accepted Answer

A) binding on the parties. 
B) a mock trial. 
C) a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case. 
D) a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent. 
A) binding on the parties. 
B) a mock trial. 
C) a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case. 
D) a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent.

Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

Who is entitled to file a motion to dismiss?

Which of the following is an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?

The Uniform Arbitration Act requires a written agreement to arbitrate an issue.

A deposition:

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?

The power given to courts to hear certain types of cases is called:

If questions of fact are involved,the court will decide the case based on the pleadings alone.

The person who initiates a civil lawsuit is called the:

A family law court is an example of a specialty court.

The federal court system consists of three levels.

All courts have original jurisdiction.

All federal courts are expressly created by the United States Constitution.

Once a lawsuit is commenced,the case must go to the jury.

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

A peremptory challenge to a prospective juror generally can be exercised without giving a reason.

Judicial Triage:

A summary jury trial is:

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