Question 1

Once a complaint has been filed with the court, the court will issue a ________, directing the defendant to appear in court.

Accepted Answer

A)  answer 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  summons 
D)  judicial restraint 
A)  answer 
B)  rejoinder 
C)  summons 
D)  judicial restraint C

Question 2

In a litigation process, the party who files a complaint is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bailiff 
B)  plaintiff 
C)  prosecutor 
D)  defendant 
A)  bailiff 
B)  plaintiff 
C)  prosecutor 
D)  defendant B

Question 3

A deposition is oral testimony given by a party or witness during the trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The act of other interested parties joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intervention 
B)  consolidation 
C)  class action 
D)  arbitration 
A)  intervention 
B)  consolidation 
C)  class action 
D)  arbitration

Question 5

A trial is conducted with a jury only when the defendant requests a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In which of the following cases is a default judgment entered?

Accepted Answer

A)  A defendant admits all the allegations in the complaint. 
B)  There is insufficient evidence to resolve the dispute. 
C)  The court believes that the lawsuit can be settled before/without trial. 
D)  A defendant does not file a written response to a plaintiff's complaint. 
A)  A defendant admits all the allegations in the complaint. 
B)  There is insufficient evidence to resolve the dispute. 
C)  The court believes that the lawsuit can be settled before/without trial. 
D)  A defendant does not file a written response to a plaintiff's complaint.

Question 7

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the defendant's attorney 
B)  The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
C)  The defendant's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
D)  The defendant's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
A)  The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the defendant's attorney 
B)  The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
C)  The defendant's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
D)  The defendant's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the plaintiff's attorney.

Question 8

After a witness is sworn in, he or she is cross-examined by the plaintiff's attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interventions are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to the other party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)________ is a document filed by the original plaintiff to answer the defendant's cross-complaint.

Accepted Answer

A)  rejoinder 
B)  answer 
C)  reply 
D)  plea 
A)  rejoinder 
B)  answer 
C)  reply 
D)  plea

Question 11

The state of Idaho has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions. Graham was injured by Alice in a car accident on January 1, 2011. If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15, 2013, which of the following is most likely to be the outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Graham is allowed to sue Alice after appealing for an extension of the statute of limitations. 
B)  Graham is not allowed to sue Alice, having lost his right to sue her. 
C)  Graham can sue Alice but will not receive damages. 
D)  Graham can sue Alice but is not entitled to a jury trial. 
A)  Graham is allowed to sue Alice after appealing for an extension of the statute of limitations. 
B)  Graham is not allowed to sue Alice, having lost his right to sue her. 
C)  Graham can sue Alice but will not receive damages. 
D)  Graham can sue Alice but is not entitled to a jury trial.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court. 
B)  If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgment is entered against him or her. 
C)  A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages. 
D)  A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability. 
A)  To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court. 
B)  If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgment is entered against him or her. 
C)  A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages. 
D)  A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The deposition of a(n)________ can be given voluntarily or pursuant to a court order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deposition of a(n)________ can be given...

Question 15

The act of a court to combine two or more separate lawsuits into one lawsuit is termed as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act of a court to combine...

Question 16

A(n)________ is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a voluntary private proceeding in...

Question 17

The paperwork that is filed with the court to initiate and respond to a lawsuit is referred to as the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The appealing party in an appeal is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  appellate 
B)  appellee 
C)  respondent 
D)  petitioner 
A)  appellate 
B)  appellee 
C)  respondent 
D)  petitioner

Question 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Once a complaint has been filed with the court, the court will issue a ________, directing the defendant to appear in court.

In a litigation process, the party who files a complaint is called the ________.

A deposition is oral testimony given by a party or witness during the trial.

The act of other interested parties joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.

A trial is conducted with a jury only when the defendant requests a jury trial.

In which of the following cases is a default judgment entered?

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

After a witness is sworn in, he or she is cross-examined by the plaintiff's attorney.

Interventions are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to the other party.

A(n)________ is a document filed by the original plaintiff to answer the defendant's cross-complaint.

The state of Idaho has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury actions. Graham was injured by Alice in a car accident on January 1, 2011. If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15, 2013, which of the following is most likely to be the outcome?

Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?

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

The deposition of a(n)________ can be given voluntarily or pursuant to a court order.

The act of a court to combine two or more separate lawsuits into one lawsuit is termed as ________.

A(n)________ is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.

The paperwork that is filed with the court to initiate and respond to a lawsuit is referred to as the pleadings.

The appealing party in an appeal is called a(n)________.

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 of a lawsuit?

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