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Dig LLC files a suit in a state court against Excavate Inc., claiming that the defendant leased and failed to return a bulldozer. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. Excavate appeals to, and files a brief with, a state appellate court. Dig's attorney may file within a prescribed period of time


A) an advisory interrogatory.
B) an answering brief.
C) a request for a deposition.
D) a responding motion for judgment on the brief.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Loni files a civil suit against Meme's Bridal Shop, seeking to recover the amount of a refund for an undelivered wedding dress. To succeed, the plaintiff must prove her case


A) beyond a reasonable doubt.
B) by a preponderance of the evidence.
C) through a scintilla of evidence.
D) to the extent promised in his attorney's opening statement.

E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Bess files a suit against Chet over the sale of Dairy Farm. During the trial, after the plaintiff's attorney is finished questioning the first witness, the witness is subject to


A) cross-examination.
B) direct examination.
C) a closing statement.
D) a preponderance of the evidence.

E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Storage Facilities Inc. files a suit in a state court against TransShip LLC, seeking allegedly unpaid rent for a warehouse. TransShip losses the suit and decides to appeal. TransShip's attorney must file, with the clerk of the trial court, within a prescribed period of time


A) a formal refusal to abide by the verdict.
B) a notice of appeal.
C) a transcript of the trial and copies of the exhibits.
D) the judgment order from which the appeal is taken.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Sportsfield Inc. files a suit against Tailgate Services. Before the trial, during the jury selection process, Sportsfield's attorney asks, without providing any reason, that one of the potential jurors not be sworn in. This is


A) an affirmative defense.
B) a motion to dismiss.
C) a challenge for cause.
D) a peremptory challenge.

E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

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In considering a trial court's judgment, an appellate court bases its opinion on its de novo review of the evidence.

A) True
B) False

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Sanctions for spoliation of e-evidence can include the entire cost for restorative recovery efforts.

A) True
B) False

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In some jurisdictions, defendants who agree to waive formal service of process receive a reduction in the amount of an ultimate finding of liability.

A) True
B) False

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Misconduct by the participants in a trial can cause the judge to grant a motion for a new trial.

A) True
B) False

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To meet the standard of proof of preponderance of the evidence, a party must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

A) True
B) False

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A default judgment is a judgment entered by a court in a case in which neither party prevails.

A) True
B) False

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Chase is injured in an accident while driving an off-road vehicle made by Drivers Edge Inc., an out-of-state corporation. Chase files a suit against Drivers Edge, alleging negligence, and mails a summons and a copy of the complaint to the firm by certified mail, return receipt requested. The envelope is addressed in part to "Elvin, President, Drivers Edge, Inc." The receipt is returned with the signature of "Francine," a Drivers Edge employee. A U.S. Postal employee later testifies that Francine usually receives mail on Drivers Edge's behalf. Drivers Edge does not respond to the suit. In a default judgment, Chase is awarded damages of $500,000. Later, Elvin claims that he was not notified of the suit and asks the court to set aside the judgment. What is the issue in this set of facts? What rule applies? What should be the result on the application of the rule? Why?

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Shippers Warehouse initiates a suit against Trucking Company by filing a complaint. Trucking Company files a motion to dismiss, which asserts that


A) even if the facts in the complaint are true, the defendant is not liable.
B) the facts in the complaint are not true.
C) even if the defendant is liable, the plaintiff cannot prove it.
D) if the facts are true, the plaintiff has a right to judicial relief.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Attempts to settle a case must be concluded before the litigation process begins.

A) True
B) False

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In response to a discovery request by Bakery LLC, the plaintiff in a pending suit against Cinnamon Rolls Inc., the defendant delays a response to gain time to alter some of the data. Subject to possible sanctions, this is


A) hearsay.
B) spoliation.
C) a brief.
D) voir dire.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Voir dire refers to the jury selection process.

A) True
B) False

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In a suit by Fuel Products Corporation against Gears Inc., the jury returns a verdict in the plaintiff's favor. The defendant files a motion asking the judge to set aside the verdict and begin new proceedings. This is a motion for


A) a judgment in accordance with the verdict.
B) a judgment on the pleadings.
C) a new trial.
D) judgment n.o.v.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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To prepare for a trial between Sky Quest Inc. and Telescope Company, the plaintiff's attorney places the defendant's chief executive officer (CEO) under oath. A court official makes a record of the attorney's questions and the CEO's answers. This is


A) a cross-examination.
B) a deposition.
C) voir dire.
D) hearsay.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Cuisine Café files a suit in a state court against Dining Tables Inc., alleging a breach of contract. The case proceeds to trial, after which the court renders a verdict. Cuisine decides to appeal to a state appellate court. Its attorney must make sure that the clerk of the trial court sends to the clerk of the appellate court, within a prescribed period of time


A) a brief including the arguments of both parties.
B) a copy of the record on appeal.
C) an explanation for the verdict.
D) a statement of the grounds for reversal.

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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Testimony by a party in court in support of a statement made by someone else who testified is referred to as gainsay evidence.

A) True
B) False

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