Exam 2: The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Depositions are usually taken in the courtroom for purposes of discovery.

A probate court is an example of a general trial court.

A court is a tribunal established by:

A family law court is an example of a small claims court.

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

The _____ rule(s) on the admissibility of evidence.

A deposition is or can accomplish any of the following except:

State supreme courts primarily have ______ jurisdiction.

If a case has no material facts in dispute either party can file a(n) _________ and allow a judge to make a ruling as a matter of law.

Documents filed by both parties at the beginning of a lawsuit are called the pleadings.

An appellate court determines whether there has been reversible error.

Garnishment applies to the judgment debtor's:

A motion for a directed verdict is appropriate:

Service of process refers to:

An en banc decision within a U.S.Court of Appeal only requires a panel of three judges.

Which of the following is not an example of limited or special jurisdiction court?

Federal district courts are the trial courts of the federal court system.

A "Rent-a-Judge" serves as a referee.

The United States Supreme Court was created by:

Courts have increasingly set aside arbitration clauses involving small businesses or consumers.