Exam 3: Judicial, alternative, and Online Dispute Resolution

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

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An answer is the defendant's written response to a plaintiff's complaint that is filed with the court and served on the plaintiff.

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To initiate a lawsuit,the plaintiff must file a complaint in the proper court.

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

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Describe in brief the concepts of electronic dispute resolution,electronic arbitration,and electronic mediation.

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After the defendant's attorney completes his or her questions,the plaintiff's attorney can question the witness in a re-direct examination.

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Why are pretrial hearings necessary,especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?

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In a civil case John Deer vs.Jane Doe,the judge finds that the jury was swayed by the fact that Jane Doe was a woman when passing the verdict in her favor.Owing to this,the judge reduces the damages awarded to Jane by $20,000.This act is called ________.

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A ________ alleges that if all the facts presented in the paperwork filed with the court to initiate or respond to the lawsuit are true,the party making the motion would win the lawsuit when the proper law is applied to these facts.

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If the defendant does not answer the complaint,a default judgment is entered against him or her.

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The complaint and summons are served on the plaintiff.

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Despite their interest in a lawsuit,third parties may not become parties to the lawsuit.

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Once a default judgment is established,the plaintiff only has to prove damages.

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A pretrial motion is made to try and dispose of all or part of a lawsuit prior to trial.

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________ is the process whereby the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

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The process of bringing,maintaining,and defending a lawsuit is generally referred to as litigation.

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What are jury instructions?

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What is the purpose of a pretrial hearing?

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The act of people interested in the lawsuit joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called arbitration.

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

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