Question 1

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 2

The statute of limitations establishes the period within which ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant 
B) a defendant must file a written answer against a plaintiff's complaint 
C) a defendant can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff 
D) a motion for judgment on the pleadings can be made by either party

Question 3

________ refers to the document a plaintiff files with the court that serves on the defendant to initiate a lawsuit.

Accepted Answer

A) Complaint 
B) Order 
C) Appeal 
D) Rejoinder

Question 4

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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.

Question 7

The act of other interested parties joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) intervention 
B) consolidation 
C) class action 
D) arbitration

Question 8

Which of the following motions asserts that there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury,and that the judge can apply the proper law to the undisputed facts and decide the case without a jury?

Accepted Answer

A) motion for summary judgment 
B) motion for judgment on the pleadings 
C) motion for a directed verdict 
D) motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict

Question 9

The motion for summary judgment alleges that if all the facts presented in the pleadings are taken as true,the party making the motion would win the lawsuit when the proper law is applied to these asserted facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What can a party to a lawsuit do if he or she is displeased with the trial court's judgment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What can a party to a lawsuit...

Question 12

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury. 
B) The defendant has multiple grounds for appeal. 
C) A group of plaintiffs collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant. 
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint.

Question 13

In a rejoinder,the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the rebuttal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________,a pretrial litigation process,serves several functions,including preventing surprises,allowing parties to prepare thoroughly for trial,preserving evidence,saving court time,and promoting the settlement of cases.

Accepted Answer

A) Pretrial motions 
B) Discovery 
C) Pleadings 
D) Settlement conference

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

Accepted Answer

A) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
B) The plaintiff's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the defendant's attorney. 
C) The defendant's attorney questions the witness who was questioned by the plaintiff's attorney. 
D) The defendant's attorney questions the witness before he or she is questioned by the plaintiff's attorney.

Question 16

Which of the following can be filed by the defendant of a lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

A) complaint 
B) answer 
C) reply 
D) injunction

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the jury. 
B) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of fact made by the judge. 
C) Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys. 
D) An appellate court cannot reverse a decision of a lower court.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 3: Judicial, alternative, and Online Dispute Resolution

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

The statute of limitations establishes the period within which ________.

________ refers to the document a plaintiff files with the court that serves on the defendant to initiate a lawsuit.

Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.

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

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

The act of other interested parties joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.

Which of the following motions asserts that there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury,and that the judge can apply the proper law to the undisputed facts and decide the case without a jury?

The motion for summary judgment alleges that if all the facts presented in the pleadings are taken as true,the party making the motion would win the lawsuit when the proper law is applied to these asserted facts.

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

What can a party to a lawsuit do if he or she is displeased with the trial court's judgment?

In which of the following cases does a class action occur?

In a rejoinder,the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the rebuttal.

________,a pretrial litigation process,serves several functions,including preventing surprises,allowing parties to prepare thoroughly for trial,preserving evidence,saving court time,and promoting the settlement of cases.

Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?

Which of the following can be filed by the defendant of a lawsuit?

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

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

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 ________.

Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.