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PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 1 Quiz

Question 1 A paralegal is entitled to do all those things a lawyer may do as long as:

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the paralegal is working under the supervision of a lawyer.                 

the paralegal takes full responsibility for his or her actions.               

the paralegal is certified.                     

none of the above

Question 2 An example of a wrongful act that will not give rise to a cause of action:

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the breach of a contractual duty.

the breach of a statutory duty.

the breach of a duty established by common law.

the breach of an ethical duty.

Question 3 A lawyer must disclose a potential conflict of interest to the client where the opposing party is a former client.

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                True

                False

Question 4 A lawyer need not comply with a client’s request that the lawyer:

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commence a groundless lawsuit.

not assert a claim.

settle a lawsuit.

dismiss a lawsuit.

Question 5 Insofar as a statute is inconsistent with a common law rule, the common law rule is abrogated.

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                True

                False

Question 6 A lawyer may not withdraw from a pending case if the withdrawal would prejudice the client’s legal interests and burden the court.

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                True

                False

Question 7 Lower courts may not ignore the rule of stare decisis even if they find the result to be terribly unfair to the injured party.

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                True

                False

Question 8 A judgment obtained in one jurisdiction cannot be enforced in another jurisdiction.

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                True

                False

Question 9 Who does not have to provide a reason for terminating the lawyer-client relationship?

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the lawyer

the client

the judge

none of the above

Question 10 A lawyer may be disbarred for committing an act involving moral turpitude.

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                True

                False

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 2 Quiz

Question 1 Which of the following cases would NOT have jurisdiction under the federal judicial system?

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civil lawsuits that arise under federal laws.                 

cases between two or more states.                

cases between a citizen of one state and the citizen of another state where the amount in controversy is $40,000.

civil lawsuits that arise under the United States Constitution.

Question 2 The absence of personal jurisdiction is an affirmative defense that may be waived either intentionally or inadvertently.

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                True

                False

Question 3 In determining whether there is a diversity of citizenship between the plaintiff and defendant so that the case may be litigated in a federal district court, the court looks to the parties’ citizenship at the time of the occurrence (accident) that gave rise to the action.

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                True

                False

Question 4 State legislatures may change the structure and functions of state courts through legislation.

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                True

                False

Question 5 As long as the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant the action may proceed against the defendant even though the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction.

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                True

                False

Question 6 The federal judicial system will:

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hear and decide civil lawsuits that arise under the United States Constitution, federal laws, and treaties.

adjudicate cases between two or more states.

adjudicate all cases between a citizen of one state and the citizen of another state.

(a) and (b).

all of the above.

Question 7 During an interview, an investigator may need to provide a witness with an overview of the known facts in the case.

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                True

                False

Question 8 Telephone interviews are always just as effective as in-person interviews.

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                True

                False

Question 9 What type of jurisdiction involves the court’s jurisdiction or authority over a person obtained through due process?

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Subject matter jurisdiction                  

Personal jurisdiction

Territorial jurisdiction

All of the above                                       

Question 10 When may subject matter jurisdiction be challenged?

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only in the defendant’s answer to the complaint.                    

only in a motion before the court.                   

only in an appeal.                    

at any time, even after entry of judgment.

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 3 Quiz                       

Question 1 Even though a defendant’s negligence is not the proximate cause of the accident, the defendant may be liable if the defendant’s conduct was particularly egregious.

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                True

                False

Question 2 In a product liability case, the plaintiff’s claim may be based upon:

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negligence.

breach of warranty.

strict liability in tort.

all of the above.

none of the above.

Question 3 The clerk of court assigns a file number to the action when the complaint is filed, but all subsequent pleadings, motions, orders, affidavits, and depositions must be given a new and separate number.

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                True

                False

Question 4 Each cause of action is limited in the kinds of remedies a court can grant.

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                True

                False

Question 5 Consent is a complete defense to an action in trespass.

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                True

                False

Question 6 Which rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure requires lawyers and parties to believe there is good basis in law and fact for any cause of action asserted in a complaint?

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Rule 8

Rule 11

Rule 26

Rule 33

Question 7 What a plaintiff must prove is largely determined by:

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the geographical jurisdiction of the court.

the dollar value of the claim.

the cause of action asserted in the complaint.

the doctrine of res judicata.

Question 8 The place of the occurrence may determine:

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whether the court has jurisdiction.

which state’s laws apply in determining the parties’ substantive rights.

whether the parties have complied with all notice requirements.

(a) and (b) only.

all of the above.

Question 9 A claim for relief must have a legal theory to support it or a court will disallow it.

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                True

                False

Question 10 The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow courts discretion to try a case although the plaintiff’s complaint does not assert a cause of action.

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                True

                False

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 4 Quiz

Question 1 A statute of limitations ordinarily begins to run against a cause of action at the time the cause of action accrues.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The plaintiff is required to prove all allegations that the defendant admits in the answer are true.

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                True

                False

Question 3 Under the Rule 13 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a compulsory counterclaim arising from the same transaction or occurrence as the plaintiff’s claim must be asserted in the answer.

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                True

                False

Question 4 Most affirmative defenses must be proven:

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by clear and convincing evidence.

beyond a reasonable doubt.

by a preponderance of the evidence.

by prima facie evidence.

Question 5 The time period for filing the answer begins the day after the summons and complaint are served.

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                True

                False

Question 6 An affirmative defense that is not raised in the defendant’s answer or in a motion is waived.

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                True

                False

Question 7 The defense of contributory negligence has been abolished by those states that have adopted:

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stricter requirements for proving negligence.

no-fault reform statutes.

assumption of risk as an affirmative defense.

the comparative fault doctrine.

Question 8 Consent is an affirmative defense to a claim based upon trespass to the plaintiff’s real estate.

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                True

                False

Question 9 Every cause of action is subject to a particular statute of limitations.

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                True

                False

Question 10 An award received through arbitration may be enforced through a court by having the award confirmed by the court.

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                True

                False

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 6 Quiz

Question 1 Federal rules require the notice of taking deposition to specify how the testimony will be recorded.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The notice for taking the non-party’s deposition should be signed by:

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a lawyer.

a party.

a paralegal.

any of the above.

Question 3 A deposition transcript of the deponent’s testimony may not be presented to the jury in place of the deponent’s live testimony even if the deponent is not available to testify at trial.

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                True

                False

Question 4 The deponent need not give a reason or an explanation for each change he or she makes to his or her deposition transcript.

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                True

                False

Question 5 The court reporter makes a verbatim record of the entire proceeding at an oral deposition.

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                True

                False

Question 6 Which rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs interrogatories?

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Rule 11

Rule 33

Rule 34

Rule 35

Question 7 The rules governing oral deposition make the scope of permissible inquiry in discovery depositions:

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less than that permitted in court.

the same as that permitted in court.

greater than that permitted in court.

none of the above.

Question 8 No subpoena is necessary when a party serves a notice for taking deposition of another party.

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                True

                False

Question 9 Depositions may be used at trial for impeachment purposes.

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                True

                False

Question 10 The oral deposition is the discovery procedure that permits one to obtain the most detailed information from an adverse party or witness.

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                True

                False

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 7 Quiz

Question 1 For whatever reason, if the plaintiff does not like the defendant’s choice of independent medical examiner, the defendant will have to select an alternative examiner.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The respondent must produce business records in the same form and condition as they are used in the respondent’s business.

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                True

                False

Question 3 The defendant must ordinarily pay the expenses the plaintiff incurs in traveling to and from the place of the examination.

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                True

                False

Question 4 Which rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure authorizes an independent medical exam if the medical condition of the plaintiff is at issue in the case?

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Rule 26

Rule 34

Rule 35

Rule 37

Question 5

The plaintiff’s lawyer does not have an automatic right to interview the independent medical examiner selected by the defendant.

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                True

                False

Question 6 A treating physician has a responsibility to prove or establish a patient’s claim.

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                True

                False

Question 7 An independent examiner may be expected to be more skeptical about the plaintiff’s accident history, prior medical history, subjective complaints, and symptoms than is a treating physician.

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                True

                False

Question 8 A party who wants to inspect another party’s property must make a motion and show “good cause” as a prerequisite.

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                True

                False

Question 9 A paralegal may prepare, sign, and serve the demand for inspection.

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                True

                False

Question 10 Unless the plaintiff places his or her medical condition into issue, the defendant does not have a right to an independent examination of the plaintiff.

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                True

                False

 

PA110 Civil Litigation         

Unit 8 Quiz

Question 1 In federal court, a losing party may simply appeal from the judgment; a motion for a new trial is not necessary.

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                True

                False

Question 2 The party who opposes a summary judgment has the burden of showing there is no dispute concerning any material fact.

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                True

                False

Question 3 Parties may submit oral testimony from witnesses during a summary judgment hearing.

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                True

                False

Question 4 A party may offer live testimony to support or oppose a motion for summary judgment.

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                True

                False

Question 5 Which rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs summary judgment?

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Rule 12

Rule 45

Rule 56

Rule 60

Question 6 Posttrial motions may be combined with one another and may be made in the alternative.

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                True

                False

Question 7 If the case was tried to a judge without a jury, the moving party may move the court for:

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amended findings of fact.                     

amended conclusions of law.                            

both (a) and (b).

neither (a) nor (b).                                  

Question 8 Affidavits in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment must be made on personal knowledge and show the affiant is competent to testify concerning the facts.

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                True

                False

Question 9 A dispute over some facts does not preclude a summary judgment if the disputed facts are not material to the legal issue.

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                True

                False

Question 10  Which of the following is ordinarily considered to be a motion, as opposed to a form of legal action?

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a summary judgment.

a declaratory judgment.                       

both of the above.                   

neither of the above.                                            

 

PA110 Civil Litigation

Unit 9 Quiz

Question 1 A lawyer may be disbarred for committing an act involving moral turpitude.

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                True

                False

Question 2 As long as the court has personal jurisdiction over the defendant the action may proceed against the defendant even though the court lacks subject matter jurisdiction.

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                True

                False

Question 3 A statement not made under oath cannot be used to impeach the witness if the witness changes his or her version of the facts.

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                True

                False

Question 4 An appellate court will not “second guess” the trial court’s resolution of disputed fact issues if there is some evidence to support the trial court’s conclusion.

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                True

                False

Question 5 It is not necessary to have a witness sign a transcription of a stenographic statement since witnesses are always under oath to tell the truth.

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                True

                False

Question 6 During an interview, an investigator may need to provide a witness with an overview of the known facts in the case.

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                True

                False

Question 7 A judgment obtained in one jurisdiction cannot be enforced in another jurisdiction.

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                True

                False

Question 8 Which Rule under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure governs summary judgment?

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Rule 26

Rule 33

Rule 34

Rule 56

Question 9 There may be instances when an investigator may choose not to identify the client for whom the investigation is being conducted.

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                True

                False

Question 10 While a paralegal may inform the witness that the witness’s recollections do not agree with the physical facts, a paralegal cannot try to get the witness to change his or her version by reasoning with the witness and showing the witness the essential factors that indicate the witness is mistaken.

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                True

                False

Question 11 A foreign corporation will not necessarily be subject to personal jurisdiction:

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in the state to which the plaintiff moves after the injury, unless the corporation happens to do business in the state to which the plaintiff moved.

in states in which it conducts its business at the time of service.

in states in which its activities or products have caused an injury.

in the state where it has its principal place of business.

Question 12 State legislatures may change the structure and functions of state courts through legislation.

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                True

                False

Question 13 A lawyer owes his or her highest duty to the client.

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                True

                False

Question 14 Who does not have to provide a reason for terminating the lawyer-client relationship?

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the lawyer

the client

the judge

none of the above

Question 15 A photograph taken of physical damage to a car that w