Question 1

Most statute of limitations are from ten to twenty years,depending on the type of case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In a lawsuit,parties are limited to evidence that is presented during depositions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Under a contingency fee arrangement,the lawyer received an hourly fee for his work on the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Depositions are taken from:

Accepted Answer

A) Parties. 
B) Witnesses. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Parties. 
B) Witnesses. 
C) Both of the above. 
D) None of the above.

Question 5

Why did the Norgart's lose their case?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff's alleged facts were proved incorrect. 
B) The defense lawyer's just put on a better case. 
C) They missed the cutoff for the statute of limitations. 
D) None of the above. 
A) The plaintiff's alleged facts were proved incorrect. 
B) The defense lawyer's just put on a better case. 
C) They missed the cutoff for the statute of limitations. 
D) None of the above.

Question 6

In Boury v.Ford Motor Company a large civil award from the jury was appealed and was consequently reversed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Interrogatories are:

Accepted Answer

A) Written questions. 
B) Document requests. 
C) Medical examinations. 
D) Depositions. 
A) Written questions. 
B) Document requests. 
C) Medical examinations. 
D) Depositions.

Question 8

The process of bringing,maintaining,and defending a lawsuit is called mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

During discovery,the plaintiff alone is allowed to collect information about the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is not a cost-benefit analysis factor?

Accepted Answer

A) The probability of winning or losing. 
B) The lawyer's fees and other litigation costs. 
C) The facts of the case are curious. 
D) The unpredictability of the legal system. 
A) The probability of winning or losing. 
B) The lawyer's fees and other litigation costs. 
C) The facts of the case are curious. 
D) The unpredictability of the legal system.

Question 11

An attorney in a civil case can represent the plaintiff on the following fee basis:

Accepted Answer

A) Hourly. 
B) Project. 
C) Contingency fee. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Hourly. 
B) Project. 
C) Contingency fee. 
D) All of the above.

Question 12

If the defendant does not answer the complaint,it will be dismissed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pretrial conferences are:

Accepted Answer

A) Formal proceedings before the court. 
B) Permitted by federal and most state rules. 
C) To nail down all of the last minute items before going into trial. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Formal proceedings before the court. 
B) Permitted by federal and most state rules. 
C) To nail down all of the last minute items before going into trial. 
D) None of the above.

Question 14

Under Federal Rule of Procedure 8(a)(2),the following is required for the notice pleading:

Accepted Answer

A) A precise statement of the claim. 
B) A detailed analysis of the claim. 
C) A short and plain statement of the claim 
D) None of the above. 
A) A precise statement of the claim. 
B) A detailed analysis of the claim. 
C) A short and plain statement of the claim 
D) None of the above.

Question 15

A motion for summary judgment asserts:

Accepted Answer

A) That the law requires only one outcome. 
B) One of the parties has not presented their case well. 
C) There are no factual disputes to be decided. 
D) All of the above. 
A) That the law requires only one outcome. 
B) One of the parties has not presented their case well. 
C) There are no factual disputes to be decided. 
D) All of the above.

Question 16

The complaint must be served on the defendant by a sheriff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Only the defendant is allowed to file pretrial motions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

So-called "e-filing" of pleadings is still something of the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The complaint must:

Accepted Answer

A) Name the parties to the lawsuit. 
B) Allege the facts and law violated. 
C) Contain a prayer for relief. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Name the parties to the lawsuit. 
B) Allege the facts and law violated. 
C) Contain a prayer for relief. 
D) All of the above.

Question 20

Trials consist of:

Accepted Answer

A) Jury selection. 
B) Opening statements. 
C) Jury instructions. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Jury selection. 
B) Opening statements. 
C) Jury instructions. 
D) All of the above.

Most statute of limitations are from ten to twenty years,depending on the type of case.

In a lawsuit,parties are limited to evidence that is presented during depositions.

Under a contingency fee arrangement,the lawyer received an hourly fee for his work on the case.

Depositions are taken from:

Why did the Norgart's lose their case?

In Boury v.Ford Motor Company a large civil award from the jury was appealed and was consequently reversed.

Interrogatories are:

The process of bringing,maintaining,and defending a lawsuit is called mediation.

During discovery,the plaintiff alone is allowed to collect information about the case.

Which is not a cost-benefit analysis factor?

An attorney in a civil case can represent the plaintiff on the following fee basis:

If the defendant does not answer the complaint,it will be dismissed.

Pretrial conferences are:

Under Federal Rule of Procedure 8(a)(2),the following is required for the notice pleading:

A motion for summary judgment asserts:

The complaint must be served on the defendant by a sheriff.

Only the defendant is allowed to file pretrial motions.

So-called "e-filing" of pleadings is still something of the future.

The complaint must:

Trials consist of:

The Nature of Law and Critical Legal Thinking

The American Court System

Criminal Law and Ethics

Constitutional Law and Freedoms

Torts and Product Liability

Contracts and E-Commerce

Real and Personal Property

Family Law

Wills,Trusts,and Estates

Business Organizations

Agency, Employment, and Equal Opportunity Law

Credit, Suretyship, and Bankruptcy

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Administrative Law, Consumer, Investor, and Environmental Protection

Concepts in Law

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Exam 3: Civil Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Most statute of limitations are from ten to twenty years,depending on the type of case.

In a lawsuit,parties are limited to evidence that is presented during depositions.

Under a contingency fee arrangement,the lawyer received an hourly fee for his work on the case.

Depositions are taken from:

Why did the Norgart's lose their case?

In Boury v.Ford Motor Company a large civil award from the jury was appealed and was consequently reversed.

Interrogatories are:

The process of bringing,maintaining,and defending a lawsuit is called mediation.

During discovery,the plaintiff alone is allowed to collect information about the case.

Which is not a cost-benefit analysis factor?

An attorney in a civil case can represent the plaintiff on the following fee basis:

If the defendant does not answer the complaint,it will be dismissed.

Pretrial conferences are:

Under Federal Rule of Procedure 8(a)(2),the following is required for the notice pleading:

A motion for summary judgment asserts:

The complaint must be served on the defendant by a sheriff.

Only the defendant is allowed to file pretrial motions.

So-called "e-filing" of pleadings is still something of the future.

The complaint must:

Trials consist of:

The Nature of Law and Critical Legal Thinking

The American Court System

Criminal Law and Ethics

Constitutional Law and Freedoms

Torts and Product Liability

Contracts and E-Commerce

Real and Personal Property

Family Law

Wills,Trusts,and Estates

Business Organizations

Agency, Employment, and Equal Opportunity Law

Credit, Suretyship, and Bankruptcy

Intellectual Property and Internet Law

Administrative Law, Consumer, Investor, and Environmental Protection

Concepts in Law

Filters