Question 1

The answers to interrogatories must be made under oath.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A party cannot be compelled by the courts to disclose evidence that is adverse to that party's position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Name three advantages that an investigation has over discovery procedures.

Accepted Answer

(1) Investigation activities are more ec

Question 4

Is it proper to inform a witness to an accident that the witness is mistaken about matters which the witness believes he or she observed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is proper to educate a witness a

Question 5

What is the primary consideration in determining whether an inquiry is within the scope of discovery?

Accepted Answer

The primary consideration is w

Question 6

Paralegals may not:

Accepted Answer

A)  handle any aspect of an investigation. 
B)  prepare written interrogatories, subject to a lawyer's supervision. 
C)  prepare requests for admissions, subject to a lawyer's supervision. 
D)  take a discovery deposition. 
A)  handle any aspect of an investigation. 
B)  prepare written interrogatories, subject to a lawyer's supervision. 
C)  prepare requests for admissions, subject to a lawyer's supervision. 
D)  take a discovery deposition.

Question 7

A party's investigation is strictly limited by the court's discovery plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A lawyer has legal and ethical duty to present all of the evidence he or she gathers in a case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What penalty, if any, might a court assess against a party who wrongfully refuses to make admissions pursuant to Rule 36?

Accepted Answer

The only penalty that a court may impose

The answers to interrogatories must be made under oath.

A party cannot be compelled by the courts to disclose evidence that is adverse to that party's position.

Name three advantages that an investigation has over discovery procedures.

Is it proper to inform a witness to an accident that the witness is mistaken about matters which the witness believes he or she observed?

What is the primary consideration in determining whether an inquiry is within the scope of discovery?

Paralegals may not:

A party's investigation is strictly limited by the court's discovery plan.

A lawyer has legal and ethical duty to present all of the evidence he or she gathers in a case.

What penalty, if any, might a court assess against a party who wrongfully refuses to make admissions pursuant to Rule 36?

Litigation Principles

Lawyer and Client Relationship and Ethics

Court Organization

Causes of Action and Remedies

Affirmative Defenses

Introduction to Federal Procedure

Evidence

Conducting an Investigation

Expert Witnesses

Interrogatories

Oral Depositions

Preparing Client for Deposition

Medical Examinations and Records

Inspection of Property, Documents, and Things

Requests for Admissions

Motions

Preparation for Trial

Structure of a Civil Trial

Judgments

Appeals

Settlements, Releases, and Dismissals

Arbitration and Mediation Glossary

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Exam 7: Gathering Evidence

The answers to interrogatories must be made under oath.

A party cannot be compelled by the courts to disclose evidence that is adverse to that party's position.

Name three advantages that an investigation has over discovery procedures.

Is it proper to inform a witness to an accident that the witness is mistaken about matters which the witness believes he or she observed?

What is the primary consideration in determining whether an inquiry is within the scope of discovery?

Paralegals may not:

A party's investigation is strictly limited by the court's discovery plan.

A lawyer has legal and ethical duty to present all of the evidence he or she gathers in a case.

What penalty, if any, might a court assess against a party who wrongfully refuses to make admissions pursuant to Rule 36?

Litigation Principles

Lawyer and Client Relationship and Ethics

Court Organization

Causes of Action and Remedies

Affirmative Defenses

Introduction to Federal Procedure

Evidence

Conducting an Investigation

Expert Witnesses

Interrogatories

Oral Depositions

Preparing Client for Deposition

Medical Examinations and Records

Inspection of Property, Documents, and Things

Requests for Admissions

Motions

Preparation for Trial

Structure of a Civil Trial

Judgments

Appeals

Settlements, Releases, and Dismissals

Arbitration and Mediation Glossary

Filters