Chapter Two: Worksheet Two

Which one of the following is NOT involved in the two basic pleadings of a lawsuit?

A default judgement

Baker loses the trial. Baker's attorney can make a motion for

A judgement not withstanding the verdict.

Your attorney prepares a ______ to present to the appellate court when you decide to appeal the trial court's decision.

Brief.

At the conclusion of the plaintiff's case, the defendant's attorney may ask for a

Directed verdict.

The appellate court does not hear _______. The appellate court may ______ or _______ the trial court's judgment or ______ the case for further proceedings.

Evidence, affirm, reverse, remand.

As part of Baker's affirmative defense, he can argue that Li is lying about the auto accident.

False

Attorneys may file pretrial motions. Two common motions are a motion for an early trial and a motion to change judges.

False

In preparation for the trial between Baker and Li subsequent to the auto accident, Li's attorney places Baker under oath and asks Baker questions that are recorded by a court reporter. This is known as an interrogatory.

False.

_______ selection: During the process of ______ prospective jurors can be challenged.

Jury, voir dire.

The public has access to electronic court filings through a system called _______.

PACER

______ conference: A pretrial _______ after _______. The goal is ________.

Pretrial, hearing, discovery, settlement.

Which of the following is NOT part of the discovery process?

Requesting another trial.

The appealing party files a notice of appeal with the clerk of the _______.

Trial court.

The appealing party files a notice of appeal with the clerk of the _________.

Trial court.

When a jury reaches its decision, it typically issues a verdict in favor of one party.

True.

Under what circumstances will a judge grant a motion for a new trial?

When the jury clearly misapplied the law or misunderstood the evidence

Baker runs into the back of Li's car. Baker appears to be at fault. Baker will be the ________ and will probably receive a __________.

defendant, summons.

Litigation is:

the process of resolving a dispute through the court system.