Question 1

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. D

Question 2

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n)________ against the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

A)  injunction
B)  cross-complaint
C)  rejoinder
D)  rebuttal B

Question 3

What is direct examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  inspection and verification of all documents related to a trial by the judge
B)  inspection and verification of all documents related to a trial by the jurors
C)  witnesses being questioned by the plaintiff's attorney
D)  prospective jurors being questioned by the judge or lawyers of each party C

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  motion for judgment on the pleadings
B)  motion for summary judgment
C)  motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict
D)  motion to set aside judgment

Question 5

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 1,2013.If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15,2015,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.

Question 6

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n)________ against the plaintiff.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defendant who believes that he or...

Question 7

A(n)________ asserts that based on supporting evidence outside the pleadings,there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury,and the judge should apply the relevant law to the undisputed facts and decide the case.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ asserts that based on supporting evidence...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why are pretrial hearings necessary,especially if both...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

A class action lawsuit is certified only if there is commonality among the plaintiffs' claims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A plaintiff who believes that he or she has been injured by the defendant can file a cross-complaint against the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Electronic technologies have made it possible to settle disputes online.However,arbitration is not possible in electronic dispute resolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

After the defendant's attorney has finished calling witnesses,the plaintiff's attorney can call witnesses and put forth evidence to disprove the defendant's case.This is called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rebuttal
B)  rejoinder
C)  closing argument
D)  deliberation

Question 18

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 19

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

Question 20

Upon request,a plaintiff typically receives at least one judicial extension of the applicable statute of limitations period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n) ________ against the plaintiff.

What is direct examination?

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.

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 1,2013.If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15,2015,which of the following is most likely to be the outcome?

A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n)________ against the plaintiff.

A(n)________ asserts that based on supporting evidence outside the pleadings,there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury,and the judge should apply the relevant law to the undisputed facts and decide the case.

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

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

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

A class action lawsuit is certified only if there is commonality among the plaintiffs' claims.

A plaintiff who believes that he or she has been injured by the defendant can file a cross-complaint against the defendant.

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

Electronic technologies have made it possible to settle disputes online.However,arbitration is not possible in electronic dispute resolution.

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

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

After the defendant's attorney has finished calling witnesses,the plaintiff's attorney can call witnesses and put forth evidence to disprove the defendant's case.This is called a ________.

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

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

Upon request,a plaintiff typically receives at least one judicial extension of the applicable statute of limitations period.