Deck 3: Court Procedures

Question 1

An answer can admit to the allegations made in a complaint.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A trial commences with the plaintiff's attorney's direct examination of the first witness.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Every judgment is enforceable.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

If a discovery request involves confidential business information, the scope of the request can be limited.

Question 5

There is one set of procedural rules for federal courts and various sets for state courts.

Question 6

A default judgment is entered against a party who fails to respond to the allegations in a complaint.

Question 7

Voir dire is a process for presenting evidence in a case.

Question 8

Either party can appeal a judge's ruling on any pretrial motion.

Question 9

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Question 10

Hearsay evidence is a statement made by someone who was not under oath at the time.

Question 11

Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.

Question 12

A case is remanded when it is sent back for further proceedings to the court that originally heard the case.

Question 13

A motion for summary judgment may be made before, during, or after a trial.

Question 14

An appellate court can reverse the decision of a trial court that erred.

Question 15

At every stage of a trial, either party can file a motion to dismiss the case.

Question 16

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

Question 17

A summary judgment is granted only if there is no genuine question of law.

Question 18

In most appealed cases, a trial court's decision is affirmed.

Question 19

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.

Question 20

Service of process is the process of obtaining information from an opposing party before trial.

Question 21

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A2. During the trial, Fine Dining's attorney questions the plaintiff's witness Floyd. Floyd, who is not an expert in the matter about which he is being asked, can

A) testify about any of the facts in the case.
B) testify about only what he personally observed.
C) offer his opinion about any of the evidence.
D) offer his conclusion with regard to the case.

Question 22

All-USA Imports, Inc., disputes the use of "all-usa.com" as a domain name by All-USA Overseas Exports, Ltd., and files a suit to resolve the dispute. Service of process must be by

A) e-mail.
B) personal delivery.
C) regular mail.
D) whatever means is reasonably calculated to do the job.

Question 23

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A3. If Moe appeals to, and files a brief with, a state appellate court, Liz's attorney may file within a prescribed period of time

A) an advisory interrogatory.
B) an answering brief.
C) a request for a deposition.
D) a responding motion for judgment on the brief.

Question 24

In Rendezvous Cafe's suit against Sanitary Waste Services, Inc., the court issues a judgment in Rendezvous's favor. The judgment can be appealed to an appropriate court of appeals by

A) neither party.
B) Rendezvous only.
C) Rendezvous or Sanitary.
D) Sanitary only.

Question 25

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A1. The sheriff serves Nan with a summons. If Nan chooses to ignore it

A) Mac must file an amended complaint.
B) Mac will have a judgment entered in his favor.
C) Nan must be served with a second summons.
D) Nan will have a judgment entered in her favor.

Question 26

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A3. If Moe decides to appeal to a state appellate court, Moe's attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court within a prescribed period of time

A) a formal refusal to abide by the verdict.
B) a notice of appeal.
C) a transcript of the trial and copies of the exhibits.
D) the judgment order from which the appeal is taken.

Question 27

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A1. If Nan responds to Mac's complaint by filing a counterclaim, then

A) Mac will also have to file a response.
B) Mac will have a judgment entered in his favor.
C) Nan will also have to file an amended answer.
D) Nan will have a judgment entered in her favor.

Question 28

Indelible Fabrics, Inc. (IFI), makes "Jean's Denim," a famous brand of clothing. Without IFI's consent, Kopy Company (KC) begins to use "jeansdenim" as part of a domain name. IFI files a suit against KC and engages in service of process. Service of process must provide

A) equality and fairness in adjudication.
B) notice and an opportunity to respond.
C) space to fill in important information and time in which to do it.
D) privacy between the litigants and publicity in the judgment.

Question 29

Glen re?tains Holly, an attorney, on a contingent-fee basis to seek $100,000 in damages in a personal-injury suit against Interstate Shipping Corporation. Glen wins. He must pay

A) court fees and other expenses, but not Holly's fee.
B) Holly's fee, court fees, and other expenses.
C) Holly's fee only.
D) neither Holly's fee nor court fees and other expenses.

Question 30

In Restful Motel's suit against Sleepy Hotels, Inc., Restful serves a written request for Sleepy to admit the truth of matters relating to the trial. Sleepy's admission in response is the equivalent of

A) an admission in court.
B) a statement to the media.
C) information to which Sleepy has a right of privacy.
D) irrelevant evidence.

Question 31

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A2. The attorney for Eat-at-Joe's also questions Floyd. This is

A) a cross-examination.
B) a direct examination.
C) an interrogatory.
D) a request for admissions.

Question 32

Quin files a suit against Regal Products, Inc. Regal responds that even if Quin's statement of the facts is true, according to the law Regal is not liable. This is

A) a counterclaim.
B) a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
C) a motion for summary judgment.
D) a motion to dismiss.

Question 33

Loren files a suit against Mabel, alleging a failure to pay for the harvest of Mabel's orchards. Mabel denies Loren's charge and claims that Loren breached their contract to harvest a certain number of acres and owes Mabel money for the breach. Mabel's claim is

A) a contrary charge.
B) a counterclaim.
C) a counterpoint.
D) a cross complaint.

Question 34

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) a counterclaim.
B) a motion for judgment on the pleadings.
C) a motion for summary judgment.
D) a motion to dismiss.

Question 35

Excel Products Company files a suit against Flying Distribution, Inc., over a contract. Before the trial, Excel can obtain from Flying

A) all documents in Flying's possession relating to the contract.
B) any documents in Flying's possession.
C) no documents in Flying's possession.
D) only those documents that Flying agrees to release.

Question 36

During a trial in Gene's suit against Homer over the use of Gene's lakeside cabin, Gene's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Illya. This is

A) a cross-examination.
B) a deposition.
C) a direct examination.
D) an interrogatory.

Question 37

Opal files a complaint in a suit against Phil, and he files an answer. The case may now be

A) dismissed only after a trial begins.
B) dismissed or settled at this point.
C) resolved only after a trial ends.
D) settled only during a trial.

Question 38

Refer to Fact Pattern 3-A3. If Liz decides to appeal to a state appellate court, Liz's attorney must file, with the clerk of the appellate court within a pre?scribed period of time

A) a demand to be heard.
B) a motion for a judgment n.o.v.
C) a notice of appeal.
D) a request for affirmance, remand, or reversal.

Question 39

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

A) a brief including the arguments of both parties.
B) a copy of the record on appeal.
C) an explanation for the verdict.
D) a statement of the grounds for reversal.

Question 40

Ridgeline Trucking wants to initiate a suit against Valley Farms by filing a complaint. The complaint should include

A) an explanation to refute any defense the defendant might assert.
B) a motion for summary judgment.
C) a motion to dismiss.
D) a statement alleging the facts establishing Ridgeline's basis for relief.

Question 41

National Trucking Corporation files a suit in a state court against Odell's Service Company (OSC), and wins. OSC appeals the court's decision, as?serting that the evidence presented at trial to support National's claim was so scanty that no reasonable jury could have found for the plaintiff. There?fore, argues OSC, the appellate court should reverse the trial court's de?ci?sion. Is the appellate court likely to reverse the trial court's findings with re?spect to the facts? If not, why not? What are an appellate court's options after reviewing a case?

Question 42

Delta Stores, Inc., files a suit in a state court against Eagle Computer Corporation, alleging that Eagle breached a contract to sell 500 notebook computers to Delta. During the course of the suit, Delta files a motion for judgment on the pleadings, Eagle files a motion for a directed verdict, and both parties file motions for summary judgment. When and for what purpose are each of these motions made?