LEGL CH 3

Interrogatories are written questions for which written answers are prepared by a judge. T/F

FALSE

It is guaranteed that any judgment will be enforceable. T/F

FALSE

Procedural law does not have a significant impact on a person's ability to pursue a legal claim. T/F

FALSE

The litigation process has three phases: filing, answering, and appealing. T/F

FALSE

A court of appeals does not consider new evidence. T/F

TRUE

Any written material, including information stored electronically, can be the object of a discovery request. T/F

TRUE

1. 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 a. information that is relevant to the case. b. private information about Sunrich's operations. c. public information about energy generation. d. irrelevant data that can be eliminated from consideration.

a. information that is relevant to the case.

1. 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 a. a cross-examination. b. a deposition. c. voir dire. d. an interrogatory.

b. a deposition.

1. Neville files a suit against Olina. If Olina fails to respond, a. Neville must appeal the case to a different court. b. Olina's failure to respond will be considered to be a denial. c. Neville will not be awarded the remedy sought. d. Olina might have a default judgment entered against her.

d. Olina might have a default judgment entered against her.

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

d. the selection of jurors.