Question 1

If a person is called to serve for jury duty, before that person will be selected to actually sit on a jury during a trial, that potential juror must go through a process of juror questioning called

Accepted Answer

Voir dire is the process during which potential jurors are questioned by either the judge or the lawyers in order to determine their suitability for serving on a jury. This process is designed to identify any biases or preconceptions that might affect a juror's impartiality.

Question 2

The burden of proof required in a civil trial is preponderance of the evidence which means

Accepted Answer

In a civil trial, the standard of proof "preponderance of the evidence" means that the jury (or judge, in a bench trial) finds it more likely than not that the defendant is liable. This is a lower standard of proof compared to "beyond a reasonable doubt," which is used in criminal trials.

Question 3

During an arbitration proceeding, which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

Arbitration is less formal than court proceedings, and typically, the strict rules of evidence and discovery do not apply.

Question 4

According to the FAA, decisions of an arbitrator may be overruled for all of the reasons listed below except

Accepted Answer

The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) allows for the overruling of an arbitrator's decision on grounds such as corruption, fraud, evident partiality, or misconduct, including refusal to hear evidence pertinent and material to the dispute. However, simply not liking the outcome of the arbitration is not a valid reason under the FAA to overrule an arbitrator's decision.

Question 5

In the "deflategate" case involving Tom Brady, National Football League Management Council v. Brady, the court ruled that the union negotiated arbitration award

Accepted Answer

The court ruled that the arbitration award was enforceable because it met the minimum legal standards, which is a common basis for upholding arbitration decisions under U.S. law, especially in the context of labor disputes and collective bargaining agreements.

Quiz 5: Resolving Disputes: Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

If a person is called to serve for jury duty, before that person will be selected to actually sit on a jury during a trial, that potential juror must go through a process of juror questioning called

The burden of proof required in a civil trial is preponderance of the evidence which means

During an arbitration proceeding, which statement is true?

According to the FAA, decisions of an arbitrator may be overruled for all of the reasons listed below except

In the "deflategate" case involving Tom Brady, National Football League Management Council v. Brady, the court ruled that the union negotiated arbitration award