Question 1

Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly explain the steps involved in the...

Question 2

When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant,it is known as consolidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a rejoinder,the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the plaintiff's rebuttal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Accepted Answer

A) Depositions 
B) Rejoinders 
C) Interrogatories 
D) Summons

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the jury. 
B) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the judge. 
C) Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys. 
D) Appellate courts cannot reverse decisions of lower courts.

Question 7

What is jury deliberation?

Accepted Answer

A) jurors re-questioning a particular witness from one of the parties 
B) jurors considering the evidence and attempting to reach a decision 
C) jury and the judge disagreeing on the outcome of the case 
D) jurors being replaced in case of illness or disqualification

Question 8

The process whereby the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions is called ________.

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The answer of The process whereby the judge and attorneys...

Question 9

Negotiation is a procedure whereby the parties choose an impartial third party to hear and decide the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is a form of negotiation in which a neutral third party assists the disputing parties in reaching a settlement of their dispute.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a form of negotiation in...

Question 11

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B) The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C) A group of plaintiffs collectively brings a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint.

Question 12

In a mediation,the neutral third party is called a(n)________.

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The answer of In a mediation,the neutral third party is...

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)of 1925?

Accepted Answer

A) The FAA restricts parties from obtaining a court order to compel arbitration with an arbitration agreement. 
B) The FAA restricts federal courts from hearing issues of law that have been decided by an arbitrator. 
C) The FAA provides that arbitration agreements involving commerce are revocable contracts under ordinary circumstances. 
D) Breach of contract cases and tort claims are not candidates for arbitration as per the FAA.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of a deposition?

Accepted Answer

A) A deposition has to be a written statement. 
B) A witness's deposition is voluntary and not required pursuant to a court order. 
C) A deposition is given post-trial. 
D) A deponent is allowed to correct his or her answers before signing the deposition.

Question 15

An answer is the defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A class action is a court order directing the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following can be filed by the defendant in a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A) complaint 
B) answer 
C) reply 
D) injunction

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of a court trial?

Accepted Answer

A) All civil cases are tried with a jury. 
B) The judge is the trier of fact in a jury trial. 
C) A jury is not required in a trial unless both parties request one. 
D) Prospective jurors are questioned by lawyers for each party.

Question 19

Rita Fuller and Robert Morgan are contending parties to a lawsuit involving the division of the inheritance from their grandmother.They wish to settle their case out of court.Rita and Robert engage in discussions and bargaining in the presence of their attorneys and finally conclude that Robert keeps 60 percent of the inheritance and Rita gets the remainder.In this scenario,the ________ method of alternative dispute resolution is used.

Accepted Answer

A) negotiation 
B) arbitration 
C) mini-trial 
D) mediation

Question 20

In which of the following methods of alternative dispute resolution must parties to a case employ a neutral third party to settle their dispute?

Accepted Answer

A) negotiation 
B) mini-trial 
C) e-court 
D) mediation

Exam 4: Alternative, Judicial, and E-Dispute Resolution

Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.

When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant,it is known as consolidation.

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

In a rejoinder,the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the plaintiff's rebuttal.

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

What is jury deliberation?

The process whereby the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions is called ________.

Negotiation is a procedure whereby the parties choose an impartial third party to hear and decide the dispute.

________ is a form of negotiation in which a neutral third party assists the disputing parties in reaching a settlement of their dispute.

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

In a mediation,the neutral third party is called a(n)________.

Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) of 1925?

Which of the following statements is true of a deposition?

An answer is the defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff.

A class action is a court order directing the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint.

Which of the following can be filed by the defendant in a lawsuit?

Which of the following statements is true of a court trial?

In which of the following methods of alternative dispute resolution must parties to a case employ a neutral third party to settle their dispute?