Ch 3 - LEB
If a discovery request involves confidential business information, the scope of the request can be limited.
True
To prepare for a trial between Fones, Inc., and G-Bytes Company, G-Bytes's attorney places Fones'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 deposition
Faye files a suit in a state court against Gas Station Stop, claiming employment discrimination. Gas Station loses the suit and appeals. After the state's highest court's review of Faye v. Gas Station Stop, either party can appeal the decision to the United States Supreme Court if
a federal question is involved.
Daniel files a suit against Ava, alleging that she failed to pay him for two months' labor at her Choice Cheese Factory. Ava denies the charge and claims that Daniel breached their contract to produce a certain quantity of cheeses and owes Ava damages for the breach. Ava's claim is a
counterclaim
Sara brings a lawsuit against Tucci over a sale of 1,500 acres of ranchland. During the trial, Tucci's attorney asks questions of the plaintiff's witness Ulysses. This is
cross-examination
Bibi brings a lawsuit against Cocteau over an allegedly defective shipment of machine parts. During the trial, Bibi's attorney asks questions of Bibi's witness Drummond. This is
direct examination
Madison files a complaint in a suit against Christopher, and he files an answer. The case may now be
dismissed or settled
In Research & Development Company's suit against Structural Engineers, Inc., Research & Development wants to introduce evidence that it claims is relevant. Relevant evidence is evidence that
tends to disprove a fact in question, establishes the degree of probability of a fact or action, and tends to prove a fact in question.
A court of appeals re-hears all of the evidence introduced at trial.
False
A reviewing court may reverse a trial court's judgment only in a case in which the plaintiff lost.
False
Either party may appeal a jury's verdict but only the plaintiff may appeal a judge's ruling.
False
It is guaranteed that any judgment will be enforceable.
False
No party can appeal a judge's ruling on a pretrial motion.
False
Only a defendant may file a motion for summary judgment.
False
Service of process is the process of obtaining information from an opposing party before trial.
False
There is one uniform set of rules of procedure for all courts.
False
When a defendant finishes introducing evidence, the trial is concluded.
False
A case is remanded when it is sent back to a trial court for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the appellate court.
True
A motion for a directed verdict is also known as a motion for judgment as a matter of law.
True
Before a trial, the plaintiff can file a motion to dismiss .
True
