Question 1

A general denial denies each and every allegation contained in the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Discovery involves the use of:

Accepted Answer

A)  interrogatories 
B)  depositions 
C)  requests for medical examinations 
D)  requests to produce or inspect 
E)  all of the above 
A)  interrogatories 
B)  depositions 
C)  requests for medical examinations 
D)  requests to produce or inspect 
E)  all of the above E

Question 3

Plaintiffs are required to use licensed process servers to serve complaints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Personal jurisdiction is in part controlled by the due process clause of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If a defendant makes a claim against a co-defendant in federal court, it is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  counterclaim 
B)  cross-claim 
C)  third party action 
D)  cross complaint 
E)  demurrer 
A)  counterclaim 
B)  cross-claim 
C)  third party action 
D)  cross complaint 
E)  demurrer

Question 6

The sole power or authority to act in a certain situation is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive jurisdiction 
B)  concurrent jurisdiction 
C)  pendant jurisdiction 
D)  original jurisdiction 
E)  diversity jurisdiction 
A)  exclusive jurisdiction 
B)  concurrent jurisdiction 
C)  pendant jurisdiction 
D)  original jurisdiction 
E)  diversity jurisdiction

Question 7

Depositions are written questions answered under oath.
Multiple Choice

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Service of process

Accepted Answer

A)  must be made personally 
B)  can be done by the plaintiff 
C)  involves the service of a complaint and summons on the defendant 
D)  can be waived under federal rules 
E)  both c and d 
A)  must be made personally 
B)  can be done by the plaintiff 
C)  involves the service of a complaint and summons on the defendant 
D)  can be waived under federal rules 
E)  both c and d

Question 9

Settlement agreements are found in

Accepted Answer

A)  complaints 
B)  answers 
C)  discovery documents 
D)  compromise and release 
E)  dismissal without prejudice 
A)  complaints 
B)  answers 
C)  discovery documents 
D)  compromise and release 
E)  dismissal without prejudice

Question 10

Written questions sent by one party to another party that must be answered under oath are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  interrogatories 
B)  depositions 
C)  requests to produce 
D)  disclosure 
E)  none of the above 
A)  interrogatories 
B)  depositions 
C)  requests to produce 
D)  disclosure 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

The authority of the federal courts to hear trials is known as original jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lack of proper venue renders any judgment void.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Motions generally require court hearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Diversity of citizenship means that one party is not a resident of the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not found in a complaint?

Accepted Answer

A)  caption 
B)  allegations 
C)  denials 
D)  prayer 
E)  signature of attorney 
A)  caption 
B)  allegations 
C)  denials 
D)  prayer 
E)  signature of attorney

Question 16

In a complaint, the factual statements forming the basis of the claim are found in the caption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Disclosure requires that each party disclose the following information to the other after filing a lawsuit

Accepted Answer

A)  identity of persons who have relevant information 
B)  description of relevant documents 
C)  computation of damages 
D)  identity and qualifications of potential expert witnesses 
E)  all of the above 
A)  identity of persons who have relevant information 
B)  description of relevant documents 
C)  computation of damages 
D)  identity and qualifications of potential expert witnesses 
E)  all of the above

Question 18

If a court lacks personal jurisdiction, it can still hear a case if it has:

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive jurisdiction 
B)  in rem jurisdiction 
C)  pendant jurisdiction 
D)  venue 
E)  original jurisdiction 
A)  exclusive jurisdiction 
B)  in rem jurisdiction 
C)  pendant jurisdiction 
D)  venue 
E)  original jurisdiction

Question 19

A document describing the nature of a motion and the time and place set for hearing is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  notice of motion 
B)  declaration in support of motion 
C)  memorandum of points and authorities 
D)  declaration in opposition to motion 
E)  none of the above 
A)  notice of motion 
B)  declaration in support of motion 
C)  memorandum of points and authorities 
D)  declaration in opposition to motion 
E)  none of the above

Question 20

A cause of action is a factual situation that creates a legally recognized right to damages or other relief.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A general denial denies each and every allegation contained in the complaint.

Discovery involves the use of:

Plaintiffs are required to use licensed process servers to serve complaints.

Personal jurisdiction is in part controlled by the due process clause of the Constitution.

If a defendant makes a claim against a co-defendant in federal court, it is known as a:

The sole power or authority to act in a certain situation is known as:

Depositions are written questions answered under oath. Multiple Choice

Service of process

Settlement agreements are found in

Written questions sent by one party to another party that must be answered under oath are known as:

The authority of the federal courts to hear trials is known as original jurisdiction.

Lack of proper venue renders any judgment void.

Motions generally require court hearings.

Diversity of citizenship means that one party is not a resident of the United States.

Which of the following is not found in a complaint?

In a complaint, the factual statements forming the basis of the claim are found in the caption.

Disclosure requires that each party disclose the following information to the other after filing a lawsuit

If a court lacks personal jurisdiction, it can still hear a case if it has:

A document describing the nature of a motion and the time and place set for hearing is known as:

A cause of action is a factual situation that creates a legally recognized right to damages or other relief.

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Exam 12: Civil Procedure Before Trial

A general denial denies each and every allegation contained in the complaint.

Discovery involves the use of:

Plaintiffs are required to use licensed process servers to serve complaints.

Personal jurisdiction is in part controlled by the due process clause of the Constitution.

If a defendant makes a claim against a co-defendant in federal court, it is known as a:

The sole power or authority to act in a certain situation is known as:

Depositions are written questions answered under oath. Multiple Choice

Service of process

Settlement agreements are found in

Written questions sent by one party to another party that must be answered under oath are known as:

The authority of the federal courts to hear trials is known as original jurisdiction.

Lack of proper venue renders any judgment void.

Motions generally require court hearings.

Diversity of citizenship means that one party is not a resident of the United States.

Which of the following is not found in a complaint?

In a complaint, the factual statements forming the basis of the claim are found in the caption.

Disclosure requires that each party disclose the following information to the other after filing a lawsuit

If a court lacks personal jurisdiction, it can still hear a case if it has:

A document describing the nature of a motion and the time and place set for hearing is known as:

A cause of action is a factual situation that creates a legally recognized right to damages or other relief.

Introduction to Law

The Us Legal System

The Courts and Legal Personnel

Finding the Law: Legal Research

Using the Law: Analysis and Legal Writing

Constitutional Law

Tort Law, Workers Compensation, and Environmental Law

Family Law

Wills, Trusts, and Probate

Contract Law, Real Property Law, Intellectual Property, and Employment Law

The Law of Business Organizations and Bankruptcy

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Criminal Practice: Criminal Law and Juvenile Law

Criminal Procedure Before Trial

Rules of Evidence

The Trial

Sample Video Worksheets

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