Question 1

A well-drafted complaint contains the information needed to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A well-drafted complaint should include information on any administrative prerequisites that had to be satisfied before filing, the legal claims made by the plaintiff, the reason the suit is being filed in a particular court, and what the plaintiff is asking for in terms of relief or damages.

Question 2

A court clerk files the complaint by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Filing a complaint involves several administrative steps to officially enter the case into the court system, including stamping the date on all documents, assigning a case file number, and assigning the case to a specific judge.

Question 3

A well-drafted complaint contains the information needed to answer which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A well-drafted complaint includes details about the plaintiff and defendant, the reason for filing in a particular court, and whether the claim is filed within the applicable statute of limitations, thus answering all the listed questions.

Question 4

A request for which of the following may be included in the prayer for relief in a complaint?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct because a prayer for relief in a complaint can include requests for monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees and costs. These are common forms of relief sought in legal complaints to address the plaintiff's grievances.

Question 5

Before a court can exercise jurisdiction over a defendant, the court must have proof that the defendant was properly notified of the lawsuit. Delivering the summons and complaint to the defendant is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Service of process is the procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives an appropriate notice of initial legal action to another party (such as a defendant), court, or administrative body in an effort to exercise jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to respond to the proceeding before the court, body, or other tribunal.

Question 6

The purpose of a complaint is to

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a complaint is to initiate a lawsuit. It is the initial document filed by the plaintiff in a court of law to state the basic facts of the case, the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant, and the legal basis for holding the defendant liable.

Question 7

Traditionally, a person filing a complaint delivers the complaint to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, a person filing a complaint delivers the complaint to the clerk of the court, who then files it officially to initiate a legal case.

Question 8

In a civil case, if the threshold requirement as to the amount in controversy has been met, the_________ may request a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

In a civil case, both the plaintiff and the defendant have the right to request a jury trial separately, as long as the threshold requirement as to the amount in controversy has been met. This ensures that either party can seek a jury's judgment on the facts of the case.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of e-filing a complaint?

Accepted Answer

All the statements provided about e-filing a complaint are true, making D the correct choice as it states that none of the choices is incorrect.

Question 10

The _______identifies the parties to the lawsuit, as well as the court in which the case will be heard, and directs the defendant to respond to the complaint within a specified period of time.

Accepted Answer

The summons is the legal document that identifies the parties involved in a lawsuit, specifies the court that will hear the case, and instructs the defendant on how and when to respond to the complaint.

Question 11

Which of the following is not true of e-filing a complaint?

Accepted Answer

E-filing is generally considered secure, utilizing various security measures such as encryption and secure user authentication processes to protect sensitive information.

Question 12

For civil suits in federal court, ______of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets out the required elements of the complaint.

Accepted Answer

Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure outlines the general rules of pleading, including the requirement for a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief.

Question 13

The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal courts in all "suits at common law" when the amount in controversy exceeds

Accepted Answer

The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal courts in civil cases (suits at common law) when the amount in controversy exceeds $20.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a step that the court clerk takes when filing the complaint?

Accepted Answer

The court clerk is responsible for administrative tasks such as stamping the date on documents, assigning a file number, and sometimes assigning the case to a judge. However, filling in the plaintiff's name and address is typically the responsibility of the plaintiff or their legal representative when preparing the complaint, not the court clerk's.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a step that the court clerk takes when filing the complaint?

Accepted Answer

Assigning the case to a particular judge is typically not a step taken by the court clerk when filing the complaint; this is usually done according to the court's own system or rules, which may involve a random assignment or a decision by a higher authority within the court system. However, since the correct answer is that none of these choices is correct, it implies that all listed actions (including assigning the case to a particular judge) are considered steps the court clerk might take, contradicting common procedures. This suggests a misunderstanding or a trick question, but based on standard procedures, assigning a judge is not typically a clerk's responsibility.

Question 16

A summons is used to

Accepted Answer

A summons is a legal document issued by a court (or related legal authority) that notifies the defendant of the lawsuit filed against them and compels their response, thus ensuring they are aware of the legal action and can prepare a defense.

Question 17

Items attached to a summons include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A summons is typically accompanied by a complaint, which outlines the plaintiff's allegations against the defendant.

Question 18

A complaint should be filed with a court

Accepted Answer

The correct way to file a complaint with a court is by following the specific means or procedures outlined in that court's rules, which can vary by jurisdiction and court type.

Question 19

Generally, the________ will cover the typeface, type and size of paper, and other such matters, for documents to be filed with the federal court.

Accepted Answer

The local rules of a federal court typically specify the requirements for documents filed with the court, including details like typeface, type and size of paper. These rules can vary from one jurisdiction to another, hence the designation as "local rules."

Question 20

Which of the following is true of e-filing a complaint?

Accepted Answer

E-filing a complaint typically involves a registered party having a unique user ID and password for security and identification purposes. It is generally cheaper than traditional paper filing due to reduced material and handling costs. Additionally, e-filing systems often require documents to be submitted in a specific format, such as PDF, to ensure compatibility and readability across different systems.

Quiz 10: Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

A well-drafted complaint contains the information needed to answer which of the following questions?

A court clerk files the complaint by doing which of the following?

A well-drafted complaint contains the information needed to answer which of the following questions?

A request for which of the following may be included in the prayer for relief in a complaint?

Before a court can exercise jurisdiction over a defendant, the court must have proof that the defendant was properly notified of the lawsuit. Delivering the summons and complaint to the defendant is referred to as

The purpose of a complaint is to

Traditionally, a person filing a complaint delivers the complaint to which of the following?

In a civil case, if the threshold requirement as to the amount in controversy has been met, the_________ may request a jury trial.

Which of the following is not true of e-filing a complaint?

The _______identifies the parties to the lawsuit, as well as the court in which the case will be heard, and directs the defendant to respond to the complaint within a specified period of time.

Which of the following is not true of e-filing a complaint?

For civil suits in federal court, ______of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets out the required elements of the complaint.

The Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a jury trial in federal courts in all "suits at common law" when the amount in controversy exceeds

Which of the following is not a step that the court clerk takes when filing the complaint?

Which of the following is not a step that the court clerk takes when filing the complaint?

A summons is used to

Items attached to a summons include which of the following?

A complaint should be filed with a court

Generally, the________ will cover the typeface, type and size of paper, and other such matters, for documents to be filed with the federal court.

Which of the following is true of e-filing a complaint?