Exam 15: Trial Techniques

The paralegal may be asked to assist the attorney in the jury selection.

A document often included in a trial notebook that lists an expert witness's professional credentials and publications is a(n) ________.

Responsibilities for trial exhibit preparation that the paralegal may be asked to undertake include ________.

In a trial by a judge, the judge acts as both the finder of ________ and the determiner of law.

Most cases are not settled or dismissed before reaching the trial stage.

The trial notebook is a binder that contains, in complete or summary form, everything necessary to prosecute or defend a case.

The U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil lawsuits if the amount in controversy exceeds ________.

A witness who has been subpoenaed to testify at trial and produce documents may ________.

Preliminary preparation for trial in which the paralegal may be involved includes ________.

The paralegal is instrumental in preparing a witness for trial.

The jury profile is a summary of the composite characteristics of a typical jury in a particular court.

Rodger may be asked to interview a former employee of the partnership who has agreed to testify on Thompson's behalf.

The chronology of a case is a listing of what happened, when it happened, where it happened, and who was involved.

A(n) ________ explains the legal issues involved in a case and the law that demonstrates the validity of a party's position in the case.

A shadow jury is ________.

The return of service information on a trial subpoena must be completed and filed with the court before the subpoena is valid.

The preparation for trial begins at the initial client interview.

The paralegal should schedule a meeting with the court clerk and the court reporter before the trial.

The jury ________ gives a narrative description of the characteristics of the ideal jury for a particular case.

A trial subpoena must be ________ served on a witness.