Exam 3: Court Procedures

Fact Pattern 3-B2 (Questions B18-B20 apply) Martin files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over payment due on a short-term employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-B2. After a final determination in the case of Martin v. Nichelle, any judgment will be satisfied

It is guaranteed that any judgment will be enforceable.

Fact Pattern 3-B2 (Questions B18-B20 apply) Martin files a suit against Nichelle in a state court over payment due on a short-term employment contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. The case is appealed to an appellate court. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-B2. After its review of Martin v. Nichelle, the appel?late court upholds the lower court's verdict. The appellate court has

The litigation process has three phases: filing, answering, and appealing.

In Precise Paving Company's suit against Ride, Park n' Go, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Precise Paving's favor. The company will most likely ask the court to

Lyn files a suit against Karl. Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach. Karl's claim is

Hearsay evidence is what someone heard someone else say.

The expenses associated with an appeal can be considerable.

A reviewing court may reverse a trial court's judgment only in a case in which the plaintiff lost.

In Coastal Fishing Company's suit against Dockside Marina, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Coastal's favor. Dockside files a motion stating that even if the evi?dence is viewed in the light most favorable to Coastal, a reasonable jury should not have found in its favor. This is a mo?tion for

Fact Pattern 3-B1 (Questions B5-B7 apply) Destiny and Enzo engage in a business transaction for the creation and baking of a cake and other pastries and desserts for Destiny's wedding dinner and reception. When a dispute arises, Destiny initiates a lawsuit against Enzo by filing a complaint. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-B1. If Enzo files a motion to dismiss, and the court denies it,

Either party may appeal a jury's verdict but only the defendant may appeal a judge's ruling.

Ballpark Sportsfield, Inc., files a suit against Concessions & Tailgate Services. The document that informs Concessions & Tailgate that it must file an answer within a specified time period is

The use of additional evidence distinguishes the motion for summary judgment from the motion for judgment on the pleadings.

To prepare for a trial between SmartPhones, Inc., and TechApps Company, TechApps' attorney places SmartPhones' chief executive officer (CEO) under oath. A court official makes a record of the attorney's questions and the CEO's answers. This is

After both sides have rested their cases, only the plaintiff's attorney makes a closing argument.

Posy brings a lawsuit against Quisa over a sale of 350 acres of farmland. During the trial, Quisa's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Raina. This is

Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.

A court of appeals does not hear any evidence.

At the beginning of a trial, only the defendant's attorney makes an opening statement.