Deck 19: Correspondence

Question 1

A paralegal or a law clerk may sign an opinion letter.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

A demand letter may be designed to persuade someone to take action favorable to the interests of the client.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

In full block style,everything is flush with the left margin.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Although an opinion letter provides a legal opinion,it does not constitute the practice of law.

Question 5

The initials of the typist are usually included with the initials of the drafter in legal correspondence.

Question 6

The reference line may include the case name and number if the correspondence concerns a pending lawsuit.

Question 7

A header contains the full name and address of the law firm.

Question 8

An information letter may include a summary of the law involved in a client's case.

Question 9

Other than documents submitted to courts,correspondence is the primary form of writing designed for an audience outside the law office.

Question 10

The closing of legal correspondence usually includes the conclusion.

Question 11

A paralegal or a law clerk may sign an information letter.

Question 12

A letter that provides general legal information to a client is referred to as an instruction letter.

Question 13

An opinion letter is often referred to as an advocacy letter.

Question 14

An opinion letter is like an information letter in that it provides information concerning the law.

Question 15

The body of legal correspondence is usually composed of four parts.

Question 16

The body of an opinion letter usually includes a facts section.

Question 17

In modified block style,the signature can be just right of the center of the page or flush left.

Question 18

The letterhead of legal correspondence usually includes the law firm's fax number.

Question 19

The body of a demand letter may include a facts section.

Question 20

In modified block style,the date is centered.

Question 21

In a demand letter,the reader is a

A)judge.
B)nonlawyer.
C)lawyer.
D)All of the above.

Question 22

The body of legal correspondence usually consists of:

A)An introduction
B)A main body
C)Requests/instructions
D)A closing
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,b,and c above
G)Answers a,b,and d above

Question 23

The body of an opinion letter usually includes which of the following components?

A)Facts
B)An answer
C)A table of authorities
D)A preliminary statement
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and b above
G)Answers a,b,and d above

Question 24

The letterhead of legal correspondence usually:

A)Is placed at the left margin
B)Is repeated at the top left of every page of the correspondence
C)Does not include the law firm's Web site
D)Does not include the law firm's fax number
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and b above
G)None of the above

Question 25

In full block style:

A)The date is flush with the left margin
B)The letterhead is flush with the left margin
C)The first line of each paragraph is indented
D)The date is centered
E)Answers a,b,and c above
F)Answers a and c above
G)Answers c and d above

Question 26

In an opinion letter,the closing is

A)usually a separate section.
B)usually not a separate section.
C)usually the last paragraph of the explanation section.
D)usually not the last paragraph of the explanation section.
E)All of the above.
F)Answers a and d.
G)Answers b and c.

Question 27

The recipient's address block should include:

A)The name of the person to whom the letter is addressed
B)The recipient's title (if any)
C)The name of the business (if applicable)
D)The recipient's address
E)All of the above
F)Answers a and c above
G)Answers a,b,and c above

Question 28

A letter that provides the reader with a legal opinion and legal advice is referred to as:

A)An instruction letter
B)An information letter
C)An opinion letter
D)A demand letter

Question 29

In modified block style:

A)The date is flush with the left margin
B)The letterhead is flush with the left margin
C)The first line of each paragraph is indented
D)The date is centered
E)Answers a,b,and c above
F)Answers a and c above
G)Answers c and d above

Question 30

Which of the following is a type of legal correspondence mentioned in the text?

A)Letters that confirm an appointment
B)Letters that present a law firm's bill
C)Letters that provide general legal information
D)Letters that provide a legal opinion
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,c,and d above
G)Answers b,c,and d above

Question 31

Which of the following is a main category of legal correspondence that includes legal research?

A)Information letters
B)Instruction letters
C)Opinion letters
D)Demand letters
E)All of the above
F)Answers a,c,and d above
G)Answers b,c,and d above

Question 32

A letter that is intended to persuade someone to take action is referred to as:

A)An instruction letter
B)An information letter
C)An opinion letter
D)A demand letter

Question 33

Legal correspondence usually includes:

A)The initials of the drafter
B)A reference line
C)A salutation
D)A method of delivery
E)All of the above
F)Answers b,c,and d above
G)Answers b and c above

Question 34

A demand letter:

A)May be signed by a paralegal or law clerk
B)May include a facts section
C)Usually includes an answer/conclusion section
D)Is designed to persuade someone to take action or refrain from action
E)All of the above
F)Answers b,c,and d above
G)Answers b and d above

Question 35

An information letter

A)gives legal advice
B)does not give legal advice.
C)communicates basic information.
D)presents a summary of the law.
E)All of the above.
F)Answers b,c,and d.
G)Answers b and c.