AR Bar Civil Procedure

Question 1

Under the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the general statute of limitations for filing a written contract claim?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

7 years

Question 2

In Arkansas, which court has general original jurisdiction over civil matters exceeding $25,000?

Accepted Answer

Circuit Court

Answer

District Court

Answer

Small Claims Court

Answer

Probate Court

Question 3

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b), a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim must be filed:

Accepted Answer

Within the time allowed for filing an answer or by motion before pleading

Answer

Before any discovery

Answer

Only after summary judgment is denied

Answer

Any time before trial

Question 4

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 56, summary judgment is appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

There is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

Answer

The plaintiff has a strong case

Answer

Both parties agree to it

Answer

The defendant fails to appear

Question 5

In an Arkansas civil case, a defendant must file an answer within how many days of being served, absent extension?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

20 days

Answer

45 days

Question 6

Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 23, a class action requires a finding that common questions of law or fact:

Accepted Answer

Predominate over individual questions and a class action is the superior method

Answer

Are unique to each plaintiff

Answer

Need not exist

Answer

Are resolved by statute