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Q:
In which of the following methods of alternative dispute resolution must parties to a case employ a neutral third party to settle their dispute?
A) negotiation
B) mini-trial
C) e-court
D) mediation
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Which of the following statements is true about the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) of 1925?
A) The FAA restricts parties from obtaining a court order to compel arbitration with an arbitration agreement.
B) The FAA restricts federal courts from hearing issues of law that have been decided by an arbitrator.
C) The FAA provides that arbitration agreements involving commerce are revocable contracts under ordinary circumstances.
D) Breach of contract cases and tort claims are not candidates for arbitration as per the FAA.
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Which of the following statements best represents the distinction between binding and nonbinding arbitration?
A) Unlike nonbinding arbitration, binding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of a judge.
B) If the arbitration is nonbinding, the decision and award of the arbitrator can be appealed to the courts.
C) A nonbinding arbitration takes place at a court, in the presence of the jury.
D) A nonbinding arbitration implies that the arbitrator's decision must be reinforced by the courts.
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Rita Fuller and Robert Morgan are contending parties to a lawsuit involving the division of the inheritance from their grandmother. They wish to settle their case out of court. Rita and Robert engage in discussions and bargaining in the presence of their attorneys and finally conclude that Robert keeps 60 percent of the inheritance and Rita gets the remainder. In this scenario, the ________ method of alternative dispute resolution is used.
A) negotiation
B) arbitration
C) mini-trial
D) mediation
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Which of the following is a form of alternative dispute resolution?
A) pretrial hearing
B) settlement conference
C) appeal
D) mediation
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What can a party to a lawsuit do if he or she is displeased with the trial court's judgment?
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Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.
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Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?
A) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of factmade by the jury.
B) Appellate courts cannot reverse a finding of factmade by the judge.
C) Appellate courts permit brief oral arguments between attorneys.
D) Appellate courts cannot reverse decisions of lower courts.
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The appealing party in an appeal is called a(n) ________.
A) appellate
B) appellee
C) respondent
D) petitioner
Q:
Differentiate between trials with and without jury.
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The process whereby the judge and attorneys ask prospective jurors questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions is called ________.
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In a rejoinder, the defendant's attorney can call additional witnesses and introduce other evidence to counter the plaintiff's rebuttal.
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After a witness is sworn in, he or she is immediately cross-examined by the plaintiff's attorney.
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A trial is conducted with a jury only when the defendant requests a jury trial.
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Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.
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In the civil caseJane Doe v. John Deer, the judge learns that the jury was swayed by the fact that Jane Doe was a woman. The jury entered its verdict in her favor. Owing to this, the judge reduces the damages awarded to Jane by $20,000. This act is called ________.
A) remittitur
B) judgment notwithstanding the verdict
C) motion for summary judgment
D) motion for judgment on the pleadings
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Which of the following terms refers to the overturn of verdict when jury misconduct is detected?
A) remittitur
B) judgment notwithstanding the verdict
C) motion for summary judgment
D) motion for judgment on the pleadings
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What is jury deliberation?
A) jurors re-questioning a particular witness from one of the parties
B) jurors considering the evidence and attempting to reach a decision
C) jury and the judge disagreeing on the outcome of the case
D) jurors being replaced in case of illness or disqualification
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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 ________.
A) rebuttal
B) rejoinder
C) closing argument
D) deliberation
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Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?
A) The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination.
B) The defendant's attorney examines the witnesses during re-direct examination.
C) The defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination.
D) Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination.
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Which of the following statements best describes re-direct examination?
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.
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What is cross-examination?
A) inspection of evidence by the trier of facts
B) prospective jurors being questioned by the judge or lawyers of each party
C) witnesses being questioned by the judge
D) witnesses being questioned by the defendant's attorney
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What is direct examination?
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
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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.
A) Consolidation
B) Trial of fact
C) Voir dire
D) Intervention
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Which of the following statements is true of a court trial?
A) All civil cases are tried with a jury.
B) The judge is the trier of fact in a jury trial.
C) A jury is not required in a trial unless both parties request one.
D) Prospective jurors are questioned by lawyers for each party.
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Why are pretrial hearings necessary, especially if both parties have pursued the lawsuit with full knowledge?
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Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.
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Only the ________ can appeal in a criminal case.
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A(n) ________ is a hearing before a trial in order to facilitate the settlement of a case.
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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.
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A(n) ________ 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.
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The deposition of a(n) ________ can be given voluntarily or pursuant to a court order.
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A(n) ________ is oral testimony given by a party or witness prior to trial.
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A(n) ________ establishes the period during which a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant.
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A lawsuit where a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively brings a lawsuit against a defendant is known as a(n) ________.
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The act of a court combining two or more separate lawsuits into one lawsuit is called ________.
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The act of others joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is called ________.
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A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n) ________ against the plaintiff.
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The ________ is the party who files a complaint.
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The process of bringing, maintaining, and defending a lawsuit is called ________.
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A pretrial hearing is also known as a settlement conference.
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In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge also considers facts outside the pleadings.
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Motions for summary judgment are supported by evidence outside of the pleadings.
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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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Interventionsare written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to the other party.
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A depositionis oral testimony given by a party or witness during the trial.
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Upon request, a plaintiff typically receives at least one judicial extension of the applicable statute of limitations period.
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In a case of personal injury due to an accident, the statute of limitations begins to "run" at the time the accident occurs.
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A class action lawsuit is certified only if there is commonality among the plaintiffs' claims.
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When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant, it is known as consolidation.
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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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A defendant can answer a complaint and file a cross-complaint at the same time.
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A reply is a document filed by the original plaintiff in response to the defendant's cross-complaint.
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A plaintiff who believes that he or she has been injured by the defendant can file a cross-complaintagainst the defendant.
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Once a default judgment is established, the plaintiff only has to prove damages.
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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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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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A class actionis a court order directing the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint.
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The paperwork that is filed with the court to initiate and respond to a lawsuit is referred to as the pleadings.
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What is the purpose of a pretrial hearing?
A) requesting the other party to produce all documents relevant to the case
B) assessing the factual accuracy of the deposition of witnesses
C) instructing the judge to decide the case without a jury
D) facilitating the settlement of a case before it goes to trial
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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.
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
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Which of the following motions asserts that based on supporting evidence outside the pleadings, there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury, and the judge can apply the proper law to the undisputed facts and decide the case without a jury?
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
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________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.
A) Depositions
B) Rejoinders
C) Interrogatories
D) Summons
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Which of the following statements is true of a deposition?
A) A deposition has to be a written statement.
B) A witness's deposition is voluntary and not required pursuant to a court order.
C) A deposition is given post-trial.
D) A deponent is allowed to correct his or her answers before signing the deposition.
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The term ________ refers to the oral testimony given by a party or witness prior to trial.
A) class action
B) deposition
C) interrogatory
D) intervention
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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) 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.
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The statute of limitations establishes the period within which a ________.
A) plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant
B) defendant must file a written answer against a plaintiff's complaint
C) defendant can file a cross-complaint against the plaintiff
D) motion for judgment on the pleadingscan be made by either party
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Which of the following statements is true about the pretrial litigation process?
A) To initiate a lawsuit, the plaintiff must file an appeal in the proper court.
B) If the plaintiff does not answer a complaint, a default judgmentis entered against him or her.
C) A plaintiff files a cross-complaint against the defendant to seek damages.
D) A default judgment establishes the defendant's liability.
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In which of the following cases does a class action occur?
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 brings a lawsuit against a defendant.
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint.
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Which of the following can be filed by the defendant in a lawsuit?
A) complaint
B) answer
C) reply
D) injunction
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The act of other interested parties joining as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.
A) intervention
B) consolidation
C) class action
D) arbitration
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A(n) ________ is a document filed by the original plaintiff to answer the defendant's cross-complaint.
A) rejoinder
B) answer
C) reply
D) plea
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A defendant who believes that he or she has been injured by the plaintiff can file a(n)________ against the plaintiff.
A) injunction
B) cross-complaint
C) rejoinder
D) rebuttal
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In which of the following cases is a default judgment entered?
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.
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Once a complaint has been filed with the court, the court will issue a(n) ________, directing the defendant to appear in court.
A) answer
B) rejoinder
C) summons
D) judicial restraint
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In a litigation process, the party who files a complaint is called the ________.
A) bailiff
B) plaintiff
C) prosecutor
D) defendant
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Appellate court decisions are final and cannot be appealed to any higher courts.
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Intermediate appellate courts review new evidence or testimony that was not seen or heard in the lower courts.
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The decisions handed down by the general jurisdiction trial courts are appealable to an intermediate appellate court or the state supreme court.
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In general jurisdiction trial courts, the testimony and evidence at trial are recorded and stored for future reference.