Question 1

What is the time limitation for setting aside a judgment on the grounds that the court that granted the judgment lacked jurisdiction over the subject matter?

Accepted Answer

There is no time limit.

Question 2

What may a judgment creditor do if a third person is indebted to the judgment debtor or holds monies or properties of the debtor?

Accepted Answer

The judgment creditor may claim and recover such monies and properties through a garnishment action.

Question 3

On what basis may a party obtain a default judgment against another party?

Accepted Answer

A party may obtain a default judgment if the opposing party fails to appear in the action and defend. Also, a default judgment may be obtained against a party who fails to comply with a court order, such as a Rule 37 discovery order.

Question 4

An offer of judgment must be made at least days before trial is to begin, and the offer must remain open for at least days after it is made.

Accepted Answer

A)  3; 10 
B)  10; 3 
C)  10; 10 
D)  10; 30 
E)  30; 10 
A)  3; 10 
B)  10; 3 
C)  10; 10 
D)  10; 30 
E)  30; 10

Question 5

State law determines the length of time during which a judgment remains enforceable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Define
-garnishment

Accepted Answer

A procedure by which a judgmen

Question 7

What are the consequences to the parties if the plaintiff rejects the defendant's offer to have judgment entered against himself or herself, yet the plaintiff fails to obtain a judgment for more than the offer?

Accepted Answer

In that case, the offeror is e

Question 8

A judgment for money may be assigned or transferred to another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Rule 60 does not limit the time in which a judgment may be challenged on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction in the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define
-writ of execution

Accepted Answer

A writ that directs the sherif

Question 11

What value is a judgment for money damages if the judgment debtor will not voluntarily pay the obligation?

Accepted Answer

A judgment is a lien against the judgmen

Question 12

Rule 62 prevents the successful judgment creditor from enforcing his or her judgment for days following entry of the judgment.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  60 
E)  none of the above 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  60 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The parties to a federal civil action are subject to the posttrial remedies provided by the laws of the state in which the federal district court functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Define
-judgment debtor

Accepted Answer

A person against whom a judgme

Question 15

How does a judgment creditor initiate a garnishment action?

Accepted Answer

The judgment creditor does thi

Question 16

To what penalty is a judgment debtor subject if the debtor refuses to answer questions about the nature and extent of his properties and financial condition?

Accepted Answer

He may be held in contempt of

Question 17

Define
-judgment creditor

Accepted Answer

The party who has ob

Question 18

Define
-attachment

Accepted Answer

A proceeding by which a judgment debtor'

Question 19

Define
-redeem

Accepted Answer

To regain possession

Question 20

A judge and the parties must approve the form of the judgment before it is officially filed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Judgments

What is the time limitation for setting aside a judgment on the grounds that the court that granted the judgment lacked jurisdiction over the subject matter?

What may a judgment creditor do if a third person is indebted to the judgment debtor or holds monies or properties of the debtor?

On what basis may a party obtain a default judgment against another party?

An offer of judgment must be made at least days before trial is to begin, and the offer must remain open for at least days after it is made.

State law determines the length of time during which a judgment remains enforceable.

Define -garnishment

What are the consequences to the parties if the plaintiff rejects the defendant's offer to have judgment entered against himself or herself, yet the plaintiff fails to obtain a judgment for more than the offer?

A judgment for money may be assigned or transferred to another person.

Rule 60 does not limit the time in which a judgment may be challenged on the grounds that the court lacked jurisdiction in the case.

Define -writ of execution

What value is a judgment for money damages if the judgment debtor will not voluntarily pay the obligation?

Rule 62 prevents the successful judgment creditor from enforcing his or her judgment for days following entry of the judgment.

The parties to a federal civil action are subject to the posttrial remedies provided by the laws of the state in which the federal district court functions.

Define -judgment debtor

How does a judgment creditor initiate a garnishment action?

To what penalty is a judgment debtor subject if the debtor refuses to answer questions about the nature and extent of his properties and financial condition?

Define -judgment creditor

Define -attachment

Define -redeem

A judge and the parties must approve the form of the judgment before it is officially filed.

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