Question 1

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Either party may appeal a jury's verdict but only the plaintiff may appeal a judge's ruling.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

There is one uniform set of rules of procedure for all courts.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The use of evidence outside the pleadings distinguishes the motion for summary judgment from the motion for judgment on the pleadings.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the trial phase of Sof' Drink Corporation's suit against TimeOut Stores, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an assessment of the arguments on the issues. 
B)  ​the determination of the issues to be argued. 
C)  ​the testimony by a party to the lawsuit or by any witness, recorded by an authorized court official. 
D)  ​the selection of jurors. 
A)  ​an assessment of the arguments on the issues. 
B)  ​the determination of the issues to be argued. 
C)  ​the testimony by a party to the lawsuit or by any witness, recorded by an authorized court official. 
D)  ​the selection of jurors.

Question 6

A summary judgment is issued only if there is no genuine question of fact.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In Fuel Injection Products & Service Corporation's suit against Gears & Cylinders, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Fuel Injection's favor. Gears & Cylinders files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a motion for​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a judgment in accordance with the verdict. 
B)  ​a judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a new trial. 
D)  ​judgment n.o.v. 
A)  ​a judgment in accordance with the verdict. 
B)  ​a judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a new trial. 
D)  ​judgment n.o.v.

Question 9

Lyn files a suit against Karl. Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach. Karl's claim is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a counterclaim. 
B)  ​a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​a motion to dismiss. 
A)  ​a counterclaim. 
B)  ​a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​a motion to dismiss.

Question 10

No party can appeal a judge's ruling on a pretrial motion.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Kent's witness Lois is not an expert in the matter about which she is being questioned. Lois can​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​testify about any of the facts in the case. 
B)  ​testify only about what she personally observed. 
C)  ​offer her opinion about any of the evidence. 
D)  ​offer her conclusion with regard to the case. 
A)  ​testify about any of the facts in the case. 
B)  ​testify only about what she personally observed. 
C)  ​offer her opinion about any of the evidence. 
D)  ​offer her conclusion with regard to the case.

Question 12

Gabrielle files a suit against Hard 'n Fast Adhesives, Inc. Hard 'n Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, according to the law Hard n' Fast is not liable. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a counterclaim. 
B)  ​a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​a motion to dismiss. 
A)  ​a counterclaim. 
B)  ​a motion for judgment on the pleadings. 
C)  ​a motion for summary judgment. 
D)  ​a motion to dismiss.

Question 13

When a defendant finishes introducing evidence, the trial is concluded.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a discovery request involves confidential business information, the scope of the request can be limited.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Garvey files a suit in a state court against Hi-Rise Apartments. At the conclusion of Garvey's case, Hi-Rise files a motion asking the judge to direct a verdict for the defendant on the ground that Garvey has presented no evidence to support his claim. This is a motion for​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a judgment in accordance with the verdict. 
B)  ​a judgment as matter of law. 
C)  ​a new trial. 
D)  ​judgment n.o.v. 
A)  ​a judgment in accordance with the verdict. 
B)  ​a judgment as matter of law. 
C)  ​a new trial. 
D)  ​judgment n.o.v.

Question 16

Tech Performance, Inc., completes programming and other tech services for Uno IT Products Corporation. When Uno's computer system crashes, it loses $500,000 worth of business and pays $100,000 to have the system reprogrammed. Uno IT announces to the media that the crash was due to Tech Performance's incompetence and files a complaint in a federal court against the firm. What are Tech Performance's options in response?

Accepted Answer

In response to the complaint, Tech Perfo

Question 17

A case is remanded when it is sent back to a trial court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the appellate court.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sara brings a lawsuit against Tucci over a sale of 1,500 acres of ranchland. During the trial, Tucci's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Ulysses. This is​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a cross-examination. 
B)  ​a direct examination. 
C)  ​voir dire. 
D)  ​hearsay. 
A)  ​a cross-examination. 
B)  ​a direct examination. 
C)  ​voir dire. 
D)  ​hearsay.

Question 19

Only a defendant can file a motion to dismiss.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Calvert files a suit in a state court against Denny, seeking an amount of allegedly unpaid rent for an office that Denny leased and later vacated. If Denny losses the suit and decides to appeal, his attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court, within a prescribed period of time​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a formal refusal to abide by the verdict. 
B)  ​a notice of appeal. 
C)  ​a transcript of the trial and copies of the exhibits. 
D)  ​the judgment order from which the appeal is taken. 
A)  ​a formal refusal to abide by the verdict. 
B)  ​a notice of appeal. 
C)  ​a transcript of the trial and copies of the exhibits. 
D)  ​the judgment order from which the appeal is taken.

Exam 3: Court Procedures

A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.​

Either party may appeal a jury's verdict but only the plaintiff may appeal a judge's ruling.​

There is one uniform set of rules of procedure for all courts.​

The use of evidence outside the pleadings distinguishes the motion for summary judgment from the motion for judgment on the pleadings.​

During the trial phase of Sof' Drink Corporation's suit against TimeOut Stores, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is​

A summary judgment is issued only if there is no genuine question of fact.​

Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.​

In Fuel Injection Products & Service Corporation's suit against Gears & Cylinders, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Fuel Injection's favor. Gears & Cylinders files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a motion for​

Lyn files a suit against Karl. Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach. Karl's claim is​

No party can appeal a judge's ruling on a pretrial motion.​

Kent's witness Lois is not an expert in the matter about which she is being questioned. Lois can​

Gabrielle files a suit against Hard 'n Fast Adhesives, Inc. Hard 'n Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, according to the law Hard n' Fast is not liable. This is​

When a defendant finishes introducing evidence, the trial is concluded.​

If a discovery request involves confidential business information, the scope of the request can be limited.​

Garvey files a suit in a state court against Hi-Rise Apartments. At the conclusion of Garvey's case, Hi-Rise files a motion asking the judge to direct a verdict for the defendant on the ground that Garvey has presented no evidence to support his claim. This is a motion for​

A case is remanded when it is sent back to a trial court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the appellate court.​

Sara brings a lawsuit against Tucci over a sale of 1,500 acres of ranchland. During the trial, Tucci's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Ulysses. This is​

Only a defendant can file a motion to dismiss.​

Calvert files a suit in a state court against Denny, seeking an amount of allegedly unpaid rent for an office that Denny leased and later vacated. If Denny losses the suit and decides to appeal, his attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court, within a prescribed period of time​

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A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.

Either party may appeal a jury's verdict but only the plaintiff may appeal a judge's ruling.

There is one uniform set of rules of procedure for all courts.

The use of evidence outside the pleadings distinguishes the motion for summary judgment from the motion for judgment on the pleadings.

During the trial phase of Sof' Drink Corporation's suit against TimeOut Stores, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is

A summary judgment is issued only if there is no genuine question of fact.

Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.

In Fuel Injection Products & Service Corporation's suit against Gears & Cylinders, Inc., the jury returns a verdict in Fuel Injection's favor. Gears & Cylinders files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a motion for

Lyn files a suit against Karl. Karl denies Lyn's charges and sets forth his own claim that Lyn breached their contract and owes Karl money for the breach. Karl's claim is

No party can appeal a judge's ruling on a pretrial motion.

Kent's witness Lois is not an expert in the matter about which she is being questioned. Lois can

Gabrielle files a suit against Hard 'n Fast Adhesives, Inc. Hard 'n Fast responds that even if Gabrielle's statement of the facts is true, according to the law Hard n' Fast is not liable. This is

When a defendant finishes introducing evidence, the trial is concluded.

If a discovery request involves confidential business information, the scope of the request can be limited.

Garvey files a suit in a state court against Hi-Rise Apartments. At the conclusion of Garvey's case, Hi-Rise files a motion asking the judge to direct a verdict for the defendant on the ground that Garvey has presented no evidence to support his claim. This is a motion for

A case is remanded when it is sent back to a trial court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the appellate court.

Sara brings a lawsuit against Tucci over a sale of 1,500 acres of ranchland. During the trial, Tucci's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Ulysses. This is

Only a defendant can file a motion to dismiss.

Calvert files a suit in a state court against Denny, seeking an amount of allegedly unpaid rent for an office that Denny leased and later vacated. If Denny losses the suit and decides to appeal, his attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court, within a prescribed period of time