Civil Litigation

In some states the initial pleading in a lawsuit is called a petition, instead of a complaint.

True

Litigation paralegals often rely on form books and forms files.

True

The most common method of resolving civil disputes is settlement and not jury trial.

True

The rules of civil procedure differ substantially from the rules of criminal procedure.

True

A litigation paralegal often appears in court, arguing cases.

False

Case law, the opinions of judges in past cases, has little, if any, relevance to civil procedure.

False

Most aspects of civil litigation occur in the courtroom such as the exchange of discovery materials and depositions.

False

Rules and procedures of civil litigation are consistent from state to state, just like traffic laws and gun laws.

False

Arbitration is a form of settlement, used to avoid jury trials.

True

Continuing legal education is important for a litigation paralegal.

True