Question 1

A judgment can be entered several weeks or months after a court's decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The notice of appeal is the only document required for the filing of an appeal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A motion for a new trial must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  state the legal grounds on which a new trial should be granted 
B)  describe some impropriety on the part of the judge 
C)  be served on opposing counsel prior to the entry of judgment 
D)  Either a or b. 
A)  state the legal grounds on which a new trial should be granted 
B)  describe some impropriety on the part of the judge 
C)  be served on opposing counsel prior to the entry of judgment 
D)  Either a or b. A

Question 4

A notice of appeal must be filed within 60 days if the U.S. government or one of its agencies or officers is a party to the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The person who opposes an appeal is the appellate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Kelley is the appellant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of this case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A posttrial ________ is a separate but ancillary proceeding that is filed to permit a judgment creditor to collect assets from a third party who holds assets belonging to the judgment debtor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A posttrial ________ is a separate but...

Question 9

Under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, within 10 days of filing a notice of appeal the appellant must request a(n) ________ from the court reporter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure,...

Question 10

The two briefs filed by an appellant in an appeal are the appellant's brief and the ________ brief.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two briefs filed by an appellant...

Question 11

After a trial, a party may file a motion for a new trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Champion could have asked the lower court to have the verdict and judgment set aside by filing a motion for a new trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A writ of ________ is a court order compelling the seizure of the judgment debtor's property to satisfy the judgment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A writ of ________ is a court...

Question 14

The person bringing an appeal is referred to as the appellant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jury misconduct is the only basis for a court granting a motion for a new trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The court may grant a new trial because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the verdict was contrary to the law 
B)  of an excessive or insufficient damage award 
C)  of jury misconduct 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  the verdict was contrary to the law 
B)  of an excessive or insufficient damage award 
C)  of jury misconduct 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 18

Appeals are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expensive 
B)  time consuming 
C)  often unsuccessful 
D)  All of these choices. 
A)  expensive 
B)  time consuming 
C)  often unsuccessful 
D)  All of these choices.

Question 19

The maximum page length of the reply brief is ________ pages.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50 
A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  40 
D)  50

Question 20

The appellant's brief cover is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  gray 
D)  green 
A)  red 
B)  blue 
C)  gray 
D)  green

A judgment can be entered several weeks or months after a court's decision.

The notice of appeal is the only document required for the filing of an appeal.

A motion for a new trial must ________.

A notice of appeal must be filed within 60 days if the U.S. government or one of its agencies or officers is a party to the case.

The person who opposes an appeal is the appellate.

Kelley is the appellant.

The appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of this case.

A posttrial ________ is a separate but ancillary proceeding that is filed to permit a judgment creditor to collect assets from a third party who holds assets belonging to the judgment debtor.

Under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, within 10 days of filing a notice of appeal the appellant must request a(n) ________ from the court reporter.

The two briefs filed by an appellant in an appeal are the appellant's brief and the ________ brief.

After a trial, a party may file a motion for a new trial.

Champion could have asked the lower court to have the verdict and judgment set aside by filing a motion for a new trial.

A writ of ________ is a court order compelling the seizure of the judgment debtor's property to satisfy the judgment.

The person bringing an appeal is referred to as the appellant.

Jury misconduct is the only basis for a court granting a motion for a new trial.

An appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of a case.

The court may grant a new trial because ________.

Appeals are ________.

The maximum page length of the reply brief is ________ pages.

The appellant's brief cover is ________.

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

Physical and Mental Examinations

Request for Documents

Request for Admission

Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Techniques

Filters

Exam 16: Posttrial Practice

A judgment can be entered several weeks or months after a court's decision.

The notice of appeal is the only document required for the filing of an appeal.

A motion for a new trial must ________.

A notice of appeal must be filed within 60 days if the U.S. government or one of its agencies or officers is a party to the case.

The person who opposes an appeal is the appellate.

Kelley is the appellant.

The appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of this case.

A posttrial ________ is a separate but ancillary proceeding that is filed to permit a judgment creditor to collect assets from a third party who holds assets belonging to the judgment debtor.

Under the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, within 10 days of filing a notice of appeal the appellant must request a(n) ________ from the court reporter.

The two briefs filed by an appellant in an appeal are the appellant's brief and the ________ brief.

After a trial, a party may file a motion for a new trial.

Champion could have asked the lower court to have the verdict and judgment set aside by filing a motion for a new trial.

A writ of ________ is a court order compelling the seizure of the judgment debtor's property to satisfy the judgment.

The person bringing an appeal is referred to as the appellant.

Jury misconduct is the only basis for a court granting a motion for a new trial.

An appellate court has the authority to consider questions relating to the facts of a case.

The court may grant a new trial because ________.

Appeals are ________.

The maximum page length of the reply brief is ________ pages.

The appellant's brief cover is ________.

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

Physical and Mental Examinations

Request for Documents

Request for Admission

Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Trial Techniques

Filters