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

Question 1

In a case of personal injury due to an accident, the statute of limitations begins to "run" at the time the accident occurs.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

When a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant, it is known as consolidation.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

A class action is a court order directing the defendant to appear in court and answer the complaint.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

A defendant can answer a complaint and file a cross-complaint at the same time.

Question 10

A plaintiff can appeal for the extension of the statute of limitations and sue the defendant.

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

Voir dire is the process whereby the jurors ask prospective judges questions to determine whether they would be biased in their decisions.

Question 14

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

Question 15

A pretrial hearing is also known as a settlement conference.

Question 16

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

Question 17

A reply is a document filed by the original plaintiff in response to the defendant's cross-complaint.

Question 18

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

Question 19

In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge also considers facts outside the pleadings.

Question 20

A deposition is oral testimony given by a party or witness during the trial.

Question 21

A trial is conducted with a jury only when the defendant requests a jury trial.

Question 22

________ are written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

A) Depositions
B) Rejoinders
C) Interrogatories
D) Summons

Question 23

Negotiation is a procedure whereby the parties choose an impartial third party to hear and decide the dispute.

Question 24

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?

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 25

Only the defendant can appeal in a criminal case.

Question 26

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 judgment is 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.

Question 27

The statute of limitations establishes the period within which ________.

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 28

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 bring a lawsuit against a defendant.
D) The plaintiff does not reply to the defender's cross-complaint.

Question 29

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

Question 30

Which of the following statements is true of deposition?

A) A deposition has to be a written statement.
B) A witness' deposition is voluntary and not pursuant to a court order.
C) Deposition is given post trial.
D) A deponent is given a chance to correct his or her deposition.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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, 2011. If Graham wants to bring a lawsuit against Alice on January 15, 2013, 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.

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

A) bailiff
B) plaintiff
C) prosecutor
D) defendant

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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.

Question 41

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

Question 42

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 plaintiff's attorney
D) witnesses being questioned by the defendant's attorney

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

A(n)________ is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.

A) pretrial hearing
B) arbitration
C) mini-trial
D) appeal

Question 45

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

Question 46

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.

Question 47

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 ________.

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

Question 48

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.

Question 49

Which of the following is a method of alternative dispute resolution?

A) pretrial hearing
B) settlement conference
C) appeal
D) fact- finding

Question 50

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

Question 51

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.

Question 52

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

Question 53

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.

Question 54

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.

Question 55

Which of the following statements is true about appellate courts?

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 56

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) fact-finding

Question 57

Rita Fuller and Robert Morgan are contending parties to a lawsuit involving the division of their inheritance from their grandmother. They wish to settle their case out of court. Rita and Robert engage in discussions and bargaining with the presence of their attorneys and finally conclude that Robert keeps 60 percent of the inheritance while Rita gets the remainder. In this scenario, the ________ method of alternative dispute resolution is used.

A) negotiation
B) arbitration
C) mini-trial
D) mediation

Question 58

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

Question 59

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

Question 60

________ 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

Question 61

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

Question 62

A lawsuit where a group of plaintiffs with common claims collectively bring a lawsuit against a defendant is known as ________.

Question 63

A(n)________ is oral testimony given by a party or witness prior to trial.

Question 64

Differentiate between trials with and without jury.

Question 65

________ is a form of negotiation in which a neutral third party assists the disputing parties in reaching a settlement of their dispute.

Question 66

A(n)________ is a hearing before a trial in order to facilitate the settlement of a case.

Question 67

A(n)________ establishes the period during which a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant.

Question 68

Only the ________ can appeal in a criminal case.

Question 69

If two parties to a lawsuit can afford the finances to conduct a mini-trial, would it not be beneficial for them to conduct a complete court trial instead?

Question 70

The process of bringing, maintaining, and defending a lawsuit is called ________.

Question 71

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

Question 72

The ________ is the party who files a complaint.

Question 73

The act of a court to combine two or more separate lawsuits into one lawsuit is termed as ________.

Question 74

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

Question 75

Briefly explain the steps involved in the pretrial litigation process.

Question 76

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

Question 77

________ 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.

Question 78

The act of others to join as parties to an existing lawsuit is termed as ________.

Question 79

________ asserts that there are no factual disputes to be decided by the jury and that the judge should apply the relevant law to the undisputed facts and decide the case.

Question 80

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