NALA Civil Litigation Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

In a civil lawsuit, which of the following is a discovery device that consists of written questions submitted to an opposing party that must be answered in writing under oath?

Accepted Answer

Interrogatories

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A deposition

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A request for production

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A request for admission

Question 2

A plaintiff files a lawsuit against a defendant. After discovery is complete, the defendant's attorney believes that there are no genuine disputes of material fact and that the defendant is entitled to a favorable ruling on all claims without proceeding to a full trial. Which motion should the attorney file?

Accepted Answer

A motion for summary judgment

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A motion to dismiss

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A motion to compel

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A motion in limine

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a pretrial conference in a civil case?

Accepted Answer

To narrow the issues for trial, facilitate settlement, and manage the course of the litigation.

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To select the jury for the upcoming trial.

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To present opening statements to the judge.

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To argue the final points of the case before a verdict is rendered.

Question 4

The process by which attorneys question prospective jurors to determine their suitability and potential biases before a trial is known as:

Accepted Answer

Voir dire

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Habeas corpus

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Stare decisis

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Res judicata

Question 5

Which of the following are the initial documents filed with the court that set forth the parties' claims and defenses at the beginning of a civil lawsuit?

Accepted Answer

Pleadings

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Motions

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Discovery Requests

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Subpoenas

Question 6

A plaintiff loses a breach of contract case. A year later, the plaintiff attempts to sue the same defendant again based on the exact same facts and contract, hoping for a different outcome. Which legal doctrine would the defendant most likely use to have the second lawsuit dismissed?

Accepted Answer

Res Judicata

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Collateral Estoppel

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Stare Decisis

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Laches