Question 1

One reason the law allows physical and mental examinations is to establish the truth about the plaintiff's allegations of physical or mental injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The request for a physical or mental examination may not be made if the party who is to undergo the examination is a minor in the custody of a parent or a legally incapacitated person under the legal control of a guardian.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

When presented with a proposed order for granting a motion for a compulsory examination, the judge may ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enter the proposed order as submitted 
B)  reject or revise the proposed order 
C)  require additional examinations 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  enter the proposed order as submitted 
B)  reject or revise the proposed order 
C)  require additional examinations 
D)  All of these choices. D

Question 4

A party may be required to travel to the city where the suit has been ________ to undergo a physical or mental examination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A party may be required to travel...

Question 5

Physical and mental examinations invade the privacy of the person submitting to the examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the ________ consent of the parties to the lawsuit

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most physical and mental examinations are scheduled...

Question 7

Because of his age, the court will not require that Austin submit to a physical examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cases in which physical and mental examinations are often used include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal injuries 
B)  industrial accidents 
C)  paternity suits 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  personal injuries 
B)  industrial accidents 
C)  paternity suits 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 9

The discretion of the trial judge to grant a motion for a compulsory examination ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  requires that the moving party prove its case on the merits, as it would have to do at trial 
B)  automatically means that a hearing will be held prior to entry of an order for the examination 
C)  includes the authority to require a hearing in some cases 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  requires that the moving party prove its case on the merits, as it would have to do at trial 
B)  automatically means that a hearing will be held prior to entry of an order for the examination 
C)  includes the authority to require a hearing in some cases 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 10

Notice is a formal written notification to the person to be examined and to the other parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Permitting physical and mental examinations discourages the filing of false or exaggerated claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Physical and mental examinations in federal court are controlled by Rule ________ of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Physical and mental examinations in federal court...

Question 13

A request for a mental examination would be granted if neither mental nor emotional injuries have been alleged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Jefferson may require that Moffett submit to a physical examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The majority of physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the mutual agreement of the attorneys for the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Reasons for allowing physical and mental examinations are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to deter the filing of fraudulent or exaggerated lawsuits 
B)  to uncover inconsistencies between a plaintiff's subjective complaints and the objective nature of the injury 
C)  to substantiate the actual injuries of the plaintiff 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  to deter the filing of fraudulent or exaggerated lawsuits 
B)  to uncover inconsistencies between a plaintiff's subjective complaints and the objective nature of the injury 
C)  to substantiate the actual injuries of the plaintiff 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 17

The paralegal's role in the request for a physical or mental examination may include ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  contacting the physician or laboratory to discuss the purpose of the examination and the nature of the case 
B)  drafting the motion for a compulsory physical examination and a proposed order 
C)  contacting the physician or laboratory to request a copy of the report 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  contacting the physician or laboratory to discuss the purpose of the examination and the nature of the case 
B)  drafting the motion for a compulsory physical examination and a proposed order 
C)  contacting the physician or laboratory to request a copy of the report 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 18

A requirement that the condition to be examined in a physical or mental examination be at the heart of the dispute in the case is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A requirement that the condition to be...

Question 19

A physical or mental examination is the examination of a party in a lawsuit to determine factual information about the physical or mental condition of that party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Notice must be given to Moffett of the request for a physical examination of Austin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One reason the law allows physical and mental examinations is to establish the truth about the plaintiff's allegations of physical or mental injuries.

The request for a physical or mental examination may not be made if the party who is to undergo the examination is a minor in the custody of a parent or a legally incapacitated person under the legal control of a guardian.

When presented with a proposed order for granting a motion for a compulsory examination, the judge may ________.

A party may be required to travel to the city where the suit has been ________ to undergo a physical or mental examination.

Physical and mental examinations invade the privacy of the person submitting to the examination.

Most physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the ________ consent of the parties to the lawsuit

Because of his age, the court will not require that Austin submit to a physical examination.

Cases in which physical and mental examinations are often used include ________.

The discretion of the trial judge to grant a motion for a compulsory examination ________.

Notice is a formal written notification to the person to be examined and to the other parties.

Permitting physical and mental examinations discourages the filing of false or exaggerated claims.

Physical and mental examinations in federal court are controlled by Rule ________ of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

A request for a mental examination would be granted if neither mental nor emotional injuries have been alleged.

Jefferson may require that Moffett submit to a physical examination.

The majority of physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the mutual agreement of the attorneys for the parties.

Reasons for allowing physical and mental examinations are ________.

The paralegal's role in the request for a physical or mental examination may include ________.

A requirement that the condition to be examined in a physical or mental examination be at the heart of the dispute in the case is known as ________.

A physical or mental examination is the examination of a party in a lawsuit to determine factual information about the physical or mental condition of that party.

Notice must be given to Moffett of the request for a physical examination of Austin.

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Exam 11: Physical and Mental Examinations

One reason the law allows physical and mental examinations is to establish the truth about the plaintiff's allegations of physical or mental injuries.

The request for a physical or mental examination may not be made if the party who is to undergo the examination is a minor in the custody of a parent or a legally incapacitated person under the legal control of a guardian.

When presented with a proposed order for granting a motion for a compulsory examination, the judge may ________.

A party may be required to travel to the city where the suit has been ________ to undergo a physical or mental examination.

Physical and mental examinations invade the privacy of the person submitting to the examination.

Most physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the ________ consent of the parties to the lawsuit

Because of his age, the court will not require that Austin submit to a physical examination.

Cases in which physical and mental examinations are often used include ________.

The discretion of the trial judge to grant a motion for a compulsory examination ________.

Notice is a formal written notification to the person to be examined and to the other parties.

Permitting physical and mental examinations discourages the filing of false or exaggerated claims.

Physical and mental examinations in federal court are controlled by Rule ________ of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

A request for a mental examination would be granted if neither mental nor emotional injuries have been alleged.

Jefferson may require that Moffett submit to a physical examination.

The majority of physical and mental examinations are scheduled by the mutual agreement of the attorneys for the parties.

Reasons for allowing physical and mental examinations are ________.

The paralegal's role in the request for a physical or mental examination may include ________.

A requirement that the condition to be examined in a physical or mental examination be at the heart of the dispute in the case is known as ________.

A physical or mental examination is the examination of a party in a lawsuit to determine factual information about the physical or mental condition of that party.

Notice must be given to Moffett of the request for a physical examination of Austin.

Litigation and the Paralegal

The Courts and Jurisdiction

Preliminary Considerations and Procedures

Investigation and Evidence

The Complaint

Responses to the Complaint

Motion Practice

Overview of the Discovery Process

Depositions

Interrogatories

Request for Documents

Request for Admission

Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Techniques

Posttrial Practice

Filters