BLAW372 - Chapter 3 Quiz

a

In case 3.2, Blankenship v. Collier, in regard to which type of witness had Collier missed two court-imposed deadlines that required him to disclose who his witness was? Answers: a. expert b. eye c. recalling d. hearsay

d

During the trial phase of Sof' Drink Soda Corporation's suit against TimeOut Convenience Stores, Inc., their attorneys engage in voir dire. This is Answers: a. the determination of the issues to be argued. b. the testimony by a party to the lawsuit or by any witness, recorded by an authorized court official. c. an assessment of the arguments on the issues. d. the selection of jurors.

c

In court case 3.1, Espresso Disposition Corp. 1 v. Santana Sales & Marketing Group, Inc., which state was selected in the mandatory forum selection clause? Answers: a. Florida b. No state c. Illinois d. Indiana

a

Jenna files a civil suit against Keshia. To succeed, Jenna must prove her case a. by a preponderance of the evidence. b. by indisputable proof. c. beyond a reasonable doubt. d. to the extent promised in her attorney's opening statement.

d

Renewable Resources, Inc., files a suit against Sunrich Utility Company and seeks to examine certain documents in Sunrich's possession. A legitimate reason for this examination is that the documents contain Answers: a. private information about Sunrich's operations. b. irrelevant data that can be eliminated from consideration. c. public information about energy generation. d. information that is relevant to the case.

a

To prepare for a trial between SmartPhones, Inc., and TechApps Company, TechApps' attorney places SmartPhones' chief executive officer (CEO) under oath. A court official makes a record of the attorney's questions and the CEO's answers. This is Answers: a. a deposition. b. a cross-examination. c. an interrogatory. d. voir dire.

false

True or False: A reviewing court may reverse a trial court's judgment only in a case in which the plaintiff lost.

true

True or False: Before a lawsuit begins, the court must have proof that the defendant was notified of the lawsuit.

true

True or False: In most states, if neither party requests a jury, the court presumes the parties waive this right.

false

True or False: Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared by a judge.