NALA Civil Litigation & Trial Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a complaint in civil litigation?

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To notify the defendant of the legal action being taken

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To settle the case immediately.

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To avoid trial entirely.

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To issue a subpoena.

Question 2

What is discovery in civil litigation?

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A method for collecting evidence from opposing parties

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A type of appeal.

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The jury selection process.

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A formal court ruling.

Question 3

What is a deposition?

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Sworn testimony given outside of court

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A final judgment.

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An objection to evidence.

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The opening statement in a trial.

Question 4

What is the function of a motion to dismiss?

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To end a case due to procedural or legal flaws

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To compel a witness to testify.

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To grant summary judgment.

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To subpoena evidence.

Question 5

What is interrogatory in legal proceedings?

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Written questions answered under oath

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A type of oral examination.

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A judicial opinion.

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A motion hearing.

Question 6

Which document responds to a complaint?

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An answer

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A motion to compel.

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An injunction.

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A verdict.

Question 7

What is the role of the jury in a civil trial?

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To determine the facts and deliver a verdict

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To rule on motions.

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To oversee the discovery process.

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To write appellate opinions.

Question 8

What is a pretrial conference?

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A meeting to plan the trial and narrow issues

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A formal appeal.

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A final settlement hearing.

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Jury deliberation.

Question 9

What is a summary judgment?

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A ruling by the judge without a trial

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A verdict by a jury.

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A mediation outcome.

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An appeal decision.