Ch 3 - LEB

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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


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