Exam 3: Court Procedures

An appellate court will overturn the decision of a trial court that makes an error of law.

There is a right to a jury trial for a case at law in a federal court only when the amount in controversy exceeds a certain amount.

Fact Pattern 3-A2 Diners Corporation files a suit against Eateries, Inc. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A2. During the trial, Diners' attorney questions the plaintiff's witness Floyd. This is

A plaintiff's rebuttal includes evidence to refute the defendant's case.

Fact Pattern 3-B1 Orin and Pia engage in a business transaction from which a dispute arises. Orin initiates a lawsuit against Pia by filing a complaint. -During the trial phase of Fuel Corporation's suit against Gas Stations, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is

During jury selection, a party cannot ask, without providing a reason, that some individuals not be sworn in as ju?rors.

The three major stages of litigation are filing, answering, and appealing.

Fact Pattern 3-A2 Diners Corporation files a suit against Eateries, Inc. -In Federated Corporation's suit against Great Stores, Inc., the jury re?turns a verdict in Federated's favor. Great Stores files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a mo?tion for

Fact Pattern 3-A2 Diners Corporation files a suit against Eateries, Inc. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A2. After Diners' attorney's presents the plaintiff's case, the attorney for Eateries can

Fact Pattern 3-B1 Orin and Pia engage in a business transaction from which a dispute arises. Orin initiates a lawsuit against Pia by filing a complaint. -Cody files a suit against Delta Corporation. Delta responds that it appears from the pleadings the parties do not dispute the facts and the only question is how the law applies to those facts. Delta supports this response with witnesses' sworn statements. This is

A motion for a new trial will be granted only if the trial judge feels that it is appropriate to grant a judgment for the other side.

Fact Pattern 3-B1 Orin and Pia engage in a business transaction from which a dispute arises. Orin initiates a lawsuit against Pia by filing a complaint. -Real Cleen Laundry, Inc., files a suit against Sudsee Soap Company and seeks, as part of dis?covery, certain documents in Sudsee's possession. A legitimate reason for this request is that the documents contain

Fact Pattern 3-B2 Kelly files a suit against Lewis in a state court. 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 Kelly v. Lewis, the appellate court can

Fact Pattern 3-A3 Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. -Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A3. If either party appeals, the clerk of the trial court will send to the clerk of the appellate court within a prescribed pe?riod of time

Fact Pattern 3-A2 Diners Corporation files a suit against Eateries, Inc. -Toppers, Inc., files a suit against Unique Hat Company. Toppers's attorney calls Vicky, the first witness, and questions her. This questioning is

A jury verdict specifies the amount of the damages to be paid by a losing party.

After a defendant finishes introducing his or her evidence, the plaintiff can present a rebuttal.

A motion for summary judgment may be supported with materials out?side the pleadings.

Fact Pattern 3-A2 Diners Corporation files a suit against Eateries, Inc. -Irma files a civil suit against Jim. To succeed, Irma must prove her case

After a decision has been rendered in a case, no party can file an appeal.