A jury cannot be sequestered in important cases. True False 10 points QUESTION 2

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A jury cannot be sequestered in important cases.

True

False

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QUESTION 2

Which of the following statements is true about pretrial motions?

In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge cannot consider any facts outside the pleadings.

In deciding the motion for summary judgment, the case cannot be decided before trial by a judge.

If a judge finds that a factual dispute exists, the motion for summary judgment will be approved.

If a judge finds that a factual dispute exists, the case will not go to trial.

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QUESTION 3

Once a complaint has been filed with the court, the court will issue a ________, directing the defendant to appear in court.

answer

rejoinder

summons

judicial restraint

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QUESTION 4

________ refer to written questions submitted by one party to a lawsuit to another party.

Depositions

Rejoinders

Interrogatories

Summons

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QUESTION 5

An appellate court will reverse a lower court decision if it finds an error of law in the record.

True

False

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QUESTION 6

A ________ must be filed within a prescribed time, usually within 60 or 90 days, after judgment is entered.

declaratory verdict

summary judgment

notice of appeal

stay of execution

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QUESTION 7

Which of the following statements is true of the plaintiff's case?

The plaintiff's attorney examines the witnesses during cross-examination.

After the defendant's attorney examines the witnesses the plaintiff can conduct the re-direct examination.

During cross-examination, the defendant's attorney can ask questions only about the subjects that were brought up during the direct examination.

Documents and other evidence have to be introduced before the first witness is subject to direct examination.

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QUESTION 8

The trial court usually issues a ________ that sets forth the reasons for a judgment.

remittitur

written memorandum

delegation doctrine

rebuttal

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QUESTION 9

Where an enabling statute does not provide for judicial review of administrative agency actions, the Administrative Procedure Act authorizes judicial review of federal administrative agency actions.

True

False

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QUESTION 10

Appellate courts usually permit a brief oral argument at which each party's attorney is heard.

True

False

In deciding the motion for judgment on the pleadings, the judge cannot consider any facts outside the pleadings.

In deciding the motion for summary judgment, the case cannot be decided before trial by a judge.

If a judge finds that a factual dispute exists, the motion for summary judgment will be approved.

If a judge finds that a factual dispute exists, the case will not go to trial.

Explanation / Answer

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summons

summons

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