Question 1

A motion for a directed verdict occurs immediately after the last pleading is filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A probate court is an example of a general trial court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The mediator in a mediation has the power to force the parties to come to a settlement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When testifying at trial,the witness for the plaintiff will undergo _______ by the plaintiff's attorney,and a(n) _______ by defense counsel.

Accepted Answer

A)   a background check, cross-examination
B)   direct examination, recross-examination
C)   redirect examination, cross-examination
D)   direct examination, cross-examinationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Arbitration procedures occur in a court of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A court that can only hear disputes involving damages of $5,000 or less has a limited jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A summary jury trial is a mock trial before a judge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The answer to the complaint is filed by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   defendant.
B)   prosecutor.
C)   plaintiff.
D)   judge.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The _____ rule(s) on the admissibility of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A)   Judge
B)   Jury
C)   Attorneys
D)   court clerkE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

State supreme courts primarily have ______ jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)   appellate
B)   limited
C)   general
D)   originalE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Mediation tends to keep discussions between parties proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To initiate a lawsuit,both parties must appear in person and state their claims and defenses in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A summary jury trial is:

Accepted Answer

A)   binding on the parties.
B)   a mock trial.
C)   a full and complete hearing of all evidence pertaining to the case.
D)   a shortcut to establishing judicial precedent.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Garnishment is a method for satisfying a judgment against a defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Service of process refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)   a demand letter sent by the plaintiff to the defendant.
B)   a reply sent to the plaintiff by the defendant.
C)   giving the defendant proper notice that a legal action is pending.
D)   a record of the court's preliminary hearing.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

A family law court is an example of a small claims court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is not considered an alternate means of dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)   civil lawsuit
B)   arbitration
C)   association tribunals
D)   minitrialE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Billy has a dispute with Sleepdigit Bedspring Company over a number of beds Billy recently purchased from Sleepdigit for use in his hotel.Billy needs to decide whether to pursue litigation or employ an alternative means of dispute resolution.What advantages are most often associated with alternative dispute resolution? Which choice would be most appropriate in this case?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

The U.S.Courts of Appeals consists of ______federal judicial districts.

Accepted Answer

A)   Ten (10) 
B)   Fifteen (15) 
C)   Thirteen (13) 
D)   Nine (9) E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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The defendant in a civil case is the party who is suing.

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State supreme courts primarily have ______ jurisdiction.

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The answer to the complaint is filed by the:

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The _____ rule(s) on the admissibility of evidence.

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