Deck 11: Pleadings

Question 1

Generally, the answer contains

A) a caption
B) the defendant's defenses
C) the defendant's affirmative defenses and counterclaims, if any
D) a and b
E) all of the above

Answer 1

E

Question 2

The complaint

A) is the initial pleading in a civil action
B) alleges the plaintiff's cause of action
C) requests the court to remedy the wrong done to the plaintiff
D) b and c
E) all of the above

Answer 2

E

Question 3

The following writing tips should be followed in drafting the complaint:

A) Combine evidentiary facts, ultimate facts, and conclusions of law
B) Use plain English
C) Place only one or two sentences in each numbered paragraph
D) b and c
E) all of the above

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Pleadings

A) include the complaint
B) include the answer
C) must conform to applicable court rules and statutes
D) a and b
E) all of the above

Question 5

The following writing tips should be followed in drafting the complaint:

A) A. Use descriptive words for allegations favorable to the plaintiff; use abstract words for allegations adverse to plaintiff
B) Use objective rather than subjective language
C) State facts precisely
D) b and c
E) all of the above