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

Alaska uses a combined system where the judge conducts initial voir dire and attorneys may conduct additional questioning.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

Alaska civil juries consist of six jurors, and a five-sixths verdict (five of six) is sufficient for judgment.

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

Rule 54 provides that a judgment is final and appeal time runs from when the written judgment is entered on the court's docket.

Question 4

What rule governs class action lawsuits in Alaska state courts?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Rule 23

Answer

Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 23 governs class actions, largely mirroring its federal counterpart.

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

AS 09.30.070 sets post-judgment interest at 3.75% per year or the rate established by applicable court rule.

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