AK Bar Alaska Civil Procedure 3

Question 1

Alaska uses which system for selecting jurors for civil trials?

Accepted Answer

Combination of court and attorney voir dire

Answer

Only attorney voir dire

Answer

Judge-only selection

Answer

Lottery without voir dire

Question 2

What is the minimum number of jurors required for a civil jury verdict in Alaska?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

9

Answer

10

Answer

12

Question 3

Under Alaska Rule 54, a judgment is final for appeal purposes when?

Accepted Answer

When a written judgment is entered on the docket

Answer

When the jury returns a verdict

Answer

When the judge announces the decision orally

Answer

When the losing party receives notice

Question 4

What rule governs class action lawsuits in Alaska state courts?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Rule 23

Answer

Alaska Rule 42

Answer

Alaska Rule 19

Answer

Alaska Rule 20

Question 5

In Alaska, post-judgment interest on civil judgments accrues at what rate?

Accepted Answer

3.75% per annum or rate set by court rule

Answer

Federal funds rate

Answer

Prime rate plus 3%

Answer

10% per annum

Question 6

What is Alaska's discovery rule for statutes of limitations in latent injury cases?

Accepted Answer

The clock runs when the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should discover the injury

Answer

The clock runs from the date of the negligent act

Answer

The clock runs from the date of diagnosis only

Answer

There is no discovery rule in Alaska