Assume that Jerry has been convicted of a serious crime where he can be punished

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Assume that Jerry has been convicted of a serious crime where he can be punished by more than one year in prison. Does he have the right to a jury trial? It is up to the court to determine if he is entitled to a jury trial. Yes. He can only be tried by a jury since he has been convicted of a serious crime. Jerry has a right to a jury trial, however, he can waive the right to a jury trial. There is no rule regarding this issue. None of the above.



Joseph was injured in a car accident. He wishes to initiate a lawsuit against the driver of the other car involved in the accident. Which document should he file? Complaint Interrogatory Deposition Motion for Summary Judgment None of the choices are correct.


A defendant must owe a duty of care to be liable for negligence. True False Assume that Jerry has been convicted of a serious crime where he can be punished by more than one year in prison. Does he have the right to a jury trial? It is up to the court to determine if he is entitled to a jury trial. Yes. He can only be tried by a jury since he has been convicted of a serious crime. Jerry has a right to a jury trial, however, he can waive the right to a jury trial. There is no rule regarding this issue. None of the above.



Joseph was injured in a car accident. He wishes to initiate a lawsuit against the driver of the other car involved in the accident. Which document should he file? Complaint Interrogatory Deposition Motion for Summary Judgment None of the choices are correct.


A defendant must owe a duty of care to be liable for negligence. True False Assume that Jerry has been convicted of a serious crime where he can be punished by more than one year in prison. Does he have the right to a jury trial? It is up to the court to determine if he is entitled to a jury trial. Yes. He can only be tried by a jury since he has been convicted of a serious crime. Jerry has a right to a jury trial, however, he can waive the right to a jury trial. There is no rule regarding this issue. None of the above.



Joseph was injured in a car accident. He wishes to initiate a lawsuit against the driver of the other car involved in the accident. Which document should he file? Complaint Interrogatory Deposition Motion for Summary Judgment None of the choices are correct. Joseph was injured in a car accident. He wishes to initiate a lawsuit against the driver of the other car involved in the accident. Which document should he file? Complaint Interrogatory Deposition Motion for Summary Judgment None of the choices are correct.


A defendant must owe a duty of care to be liable for negligence. True False A defendant must owe a duty of care to be liable for negligence. True False

Explanation / Answer

1. Jerry has a right to a jury trial, however, he can waive the right to a jury trial.

Sixth amendment right to jury trial is applicable for serious crimes, which require a penalty of more than six months in prison. Therefore, Jerry has right to a jury trial.

2. Motion for Summary Judgment

3. True

As per tort of negligence, the plaintiff must first establish that the defendant owed a duty of care towards the plaintiff in order to establish a liability.

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