Question 1

Define discovery,and identify and explain five of the most important forms of discovery.

Accepted Answer

Discovery is the pre-trial opportunity f...

Question 2

Generally,mandatory arbitration provisions in a contract are valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A _______ is a ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because there are no essential facts in dispute.

Accepted Answer

A)  default judgment
B)  long-arm statute
C)  federal question
D)  summary judgment

Question 4

The fastest-growing method of dispute resolution in the United States is

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration.
B)  negotiation.
C)  mediation.
D)  litigation.

Question 5

What is the primary trial court in the federal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Municipal Court
B)  U.S.Supreme Court
C)  U.S.Claims Court
D)  U.S.District Court

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding appellate courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Appellate courts often hear new evidence and testimony.
B)  Appellate courts generally accept the factual findings of the trial court.
C)  Only the federal court system has appellate courts.
D)  Appellate courts hear only criminal cases. B

Question 7

Jurisdiction can be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the study of law.
B)  the authority of a court to decide a particular type of case.
C)  court cases involving the U.S.Constitution or a federal statute.
D)  the burden of proof.

Question 8

Emails and their attachments are not subject to pretrial discovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In reaching its verdicts,appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

In a civil case,the plaintiff must prove the case

Accepted Answer

A)  by a preponderance of the evidence.
B)  by clear and convincing evidence.
C)  beyond a reasonable doubt.
D)  None of these;the burden of proof is on the defendant.

Question 11

If Lorenzo is seeking an injunction against Brenda to prevent her from selling materials that infringe his copyright,he is entitled to a jury trial if the value of the materials is over $100.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Holt and Collins decide to have their dispute arbitrated by Corrales.Which of the following will NOT be a result of the arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corrales will render a binding decision.
B)  Holt and Collins retain the right to a class action.
C)  Holt and Collins give up the right to discovery.
D)  Corrales need not give reasons for the decision.

Question 13

Small claims courts have jurisdiction over settling the estates of deceased persons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order for a federal court to have jurisdiction,there must be a federal question involved and at least $75,000 in dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Jones v.Clinton,the court held that

Accepted Answer

A)  Paula Jones did not demonstrate the essential elements for her claim.
B)  Paula Jones was entitled to a summary judgment.
C)  the case be dismissed because of the President's governmental position.
D)  President Clinton failed to comply with a discovery order. A

Question 16

Judge Zellar was asked to decide if a plaintiff could see the interrogatories procured by the defendant.The judge viewed the documents alone and decided that they should be made available to the plaintiff.The judge made

Accepted Answer

A)  an in camera inspection.
B)  a motion to compel answers to interrogatories.
C)  a request for admission.
D)  a request for the production of documents.

Question 17

The Supreme Court will not grant a writ of certiorari unless

Accepted Answer

A)  the case began in a federal court.
B)  two or more U.S.courts of appeals have decided the legal issue differently.
C)  four of the nine justices vote in favor of hearing the case.
D)  it finds that it has diversity jurisdiction over the case.

Question 18

Primary methods of alternative dispute resolution include litigation and mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the correct order in which a jury trial is conducted?

Accepted Answer

A)  opening statements--jury selection--defendant's case--plaintiff's case--closing arguments and instructions--verdict
B)  jury selection--opening statements--defendant's case--plaintiff's case--closing arguments and instructions--verdict
C)  opening statements--jury selection--plaintiff's case--defendant's case--closing arguments and instructions--verdict
D)  jury selection--opening statements--plaintiff's case--defendant's case--closing arguments and instructions--verdict

Question 20

A summons is a paper ordering a defendant to appear in court at a certain time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Dispute Resolution

Define discovery,and identify and explain five of the most important forms of discovery.

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Generally,mandatory arbitration provisions in a contract are valid.

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A _______ is a ruling by the court that no trial is necessary because there are no essential facts in dispute.

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The fastest-growing method of dispute resolution in the United States is

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What is the primary trial court in the federal system?

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding appellate courts?

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Jurisdiction can be described as

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Emails and their attachments are not subject to pretrial discovery.

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In reaching its verdicts,appellate courts conduct trials and rehear all evidence.

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In a civil case,the plaintiff must prove the case

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If Lorenzo is seeking an injunction against Brenda to prevent her from selling materials that infringe his copyright,he is entitled to a jury trial if the value of the materials is over $100.

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Holt and Collins decide to have their dispute arbitrated by Corrales.Which of the following will NOT be a result of the arbitration?

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Small claims courts have jurisdiction over settling the estates of deceased persons.

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In order for a federal court to have jurisdiction,there must be a federal question involved and at least $75,000 in dispute.

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In Jones v.Clinton,the court held that

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Judge Zellar was asked to decide if a plaintiff could see the interrogatories procured by the defendant.The judge viewed the documents alone and decided that they should be made available to the plaintiff.The judge made

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The Supreme Court will not grant a writ of certiorari unless

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Primary methods of alternative dispute resolution include litigation and mediation.

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What is the correct order in which a jury trial is conducted?

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A summons is a paper ordering a defendant to appear in court at a certain time.

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